Ransomware

A ransomware attack hit the Canvas learning platform on Thursday, forcing schools and colleges across the US to postpone or reschedule final exams. The disruption came just as students prepared for year-end testing.

13. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

As the April 14 ransom deadline approaches, ShinyHunters has reiterated threats to release breached Rockstar Games data obtained via third-party Anodot, following the studio's confirmation of limited non-material access with no player impact. This updates coverage of the initial breach claim reported earlier this week.

The ransomware group RansomHouse has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Fulgar, a major fabric supplier to brands like H&M and Adidas. Confidential files exposing the company's finances, client lists, and global operations have appeared online. The breach highlights ongoing risks in the supply chain for fashion giants.

14. November 2025 Von KI berichtet

Cisco Talos researchers have identified Kraken, a Russian-speaking ransomware group that emerged in early 2025 from the HelloKitty cartel, conducting big-game-hunting and double-extortion attacks. The group now targets enterprise environments with cross-platform encryptors for Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems. Attacks observed in August 2025 exploited SMB vulnerabilities for initial access.

Security experts have raised alarms about vulnerabilities in VPN software from Cisco, Citrix, and SonicWall, linking them to increased ransomware threats. Users of these tools face heightened risks of infection, according to a recent analysis. The warning highlights ongoing concerns in enterprise cybersecurity.

29. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a tactic by the Qilin ransomware group that exploits Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to execute Linux-based encryption tools on Windows machines. This method allows attackers to bypass many endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems by operating in a Linux sandbox environment that traditional tools often overlook. The technique highlights the growing sophistication of ransomware operations blending operating systems.