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Stories from across the site that focus on ransomware.
Instructure CEO Apologizes After Canvas Data Breach, Reveals Ransom Payment to Hackers
Following a significant Canvas platform hack, Instructure's CEO apologized and disclosed the company paid the attackers to retrieve stolen data, raising security and ethical concerns.
May 12, 2026
How Iranian Hackers Use Ransomware and Microsoft Teams to Steal Data
Understand the new ransomware campaign by Iranian hackers that exploits Microsoft Teams to steal sensitive information, combining espionage with cybercrime tactics.
May 7, 2026
VECT Malware Explained: Why This 'Ransomware' Acts Like a Wiper
VECT is reportedly being sold as ransomware, but its behavior is closer to a data wiper. Here’s what that means for recovery, backups, and protection.
Apr 29, 2026
Ransomware Rivalry: What It Means for Victims and Security
Explore the unusual conflict between ransomware gangs and how it impacts data recovery for victims.
Apr 22, 2026
Impact of BlackCat Ransomware Negotiator's Guilty Plea
A ransomware negotiator's guilty plea highlights the legal consequences of cybercrime and its implications for cybersecurity efforts.
Apr 22, 2026
Ransomware Attacks and Homicide Charges: What You Need to Know
Exploring the implications of felony murder laws on ransomware attacks leading to deaths.
Apr 22, 2026
UK Ransomware Trends: Why Targeted Attacks Are on the Rise
Explore the shift in UK ransomware tactics, focusing on targeted attacks against larger organizations and what this means for cybersecurity.
Apr 22, 2026
How Hackers Use QEMU to Bypass Security and Deploy Ransomware
Explore how cybercriminals exploit QEMU virtual machines to deploy ransomware undetected, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity.
Apr 20, 2026
Why Cyber Recovery Strategies Matter in Today's Threat Landscape
Explore why traditional backup solutions are insufficient against modern cyber threats and how recovery strategies are essential.
Apr 15, 2026
Understanding China's Rapid Attack Ransomware Threats
Microsoft highlights the rising threat of China-based hackers using rapid attack zero-days for ransomware. Learn how this impacts cybersecurity.
Apr 8, 2026
FBI Report Highlights Rising Cyber Threats to Schools and Hospitals
The FBI's IC3 report reveals alarming trends in cybercrime, particularly ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2026
Identification of Major Cybercrime Figures: What It Means for Ransomware
German authorities may have identified key players behind GandCrab and REvil ransomware, impacting cybersecurity efforts.
Apr 7, 2026