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Security Point Break tracks the ransomware attacks, extortion groups and tactics shaping enterprise security. Our coverage follows major incidents, threat actors, exploited vulnerabilities and emerging ransomware techniques, with an emphasis on what defenders need to know next. Find the latest ransomware news, threat intelligence and analysis for CISOs, security teams and business leaders.
Novel PoC Attack Dodges AppLocker, Sysmon, EDR Defenses
A documented Windows file-virtualization feature can hide malware from antivirus, AppLocker and Sysmon without a vulnerable driver or a single line of code on disk.
AI Model Invents Working Browser-Based Ransomware Technique
Check Point says DeepSeek paired a hallucinated malware request with a real Chrome API.
No, Interpol isn’t Investigating You: That ‘Evidence’ is Ransomware
Bitdefender researchers say the malware is unsophisticated. The social engineering isn't.
UPDATE: Researchers Revised Eastern Europe Malware Report After Questions Over C2 Labeling
Hunt.io originally attributed a striking concentration of Eastern European command-and-control infrastructure to Bulgarian provider Friendhosting. After the provider reviewed the underlying data, the researchers revised their findings and said the presence of traffic-distribution software did not establish C2 activity.
FulcrumSec Hackers Take Credit for Novo Nordisk Data Heist
A hacking group claims responsibility for a breach at Novo Nordisk, demanding $25 million and stealing sensitive data.
FIFA World Cup Sparks Cybercrime Palooza
The FBI warns soccer fans about scams involving fake FIFA websites targeting ticket purchasers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, urging caution.
The 5 Biggest Shifts in Verizon’s 2026 DBIR: Security Teams Worked Harder and Still Lost Ground
Vulnerability exploitation overtook stolen credentials, third-party exposure climbed and security teams struggled to keep pace with growing attack volume.
Hacked Ransomware Crew Uses Breach as Recruitment Tool
A leaked backend database of RaaS criminals sheds rare light on affiliate structure, exploit playbook and operations.
Canvas Maker Reaches Secretive Deal with ShinyHunters After Data Theft
The company says stolen Canvas data was returned and destroyed, but it refuses to disclose what was exchanged in the deal.
Iran-linked Hackers Used Ransomware Panic as Cover for Espionage
A Rapid7 report reveals suspected Iranian hackers, MuddyWater, utilized Chaos ransomware tactics for espionage, emphasizing social engineering and stealthy data exfiltration methods.