Report: Ransomware Attacks Surged Globally in October

Ransomware attacks spiked in October 2025, with more than 700 organizations sustaining attacks, according to a new report from Cyfirma.

Report: Organizations Are Struggling to Keep Up With AI-Powered Attacks

76% of organizations are struggling to keep up with the sophistication of AI-powered attacks, according to CrowdStrike’s latest State of Ransomware Survey.

Minimizing Liability Is Not The Same as Security: Lessons from Recent Airport Cyber Disruptions

Blog post updated for clarity. In late September 2025, several European airports reported significant delays and flight cancellations due to disruptions with their check-in and passenger ...

[Cybersecurity Awareness Month]: Keeping Enkryptor at Bay: How We All Can Help Beat Back Ransomware

Ransomware is the gift that keeps on giving… and taking.

How Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams in Social Engineering Attacks

Attackers are using Microsoft Teams calls to trick users into installing the Matanbuchus malware loader, which frequently precedes ransomware deployment, according to researchers at ...

Warning: Ransomware Attacks Surged by 63% Last Quarter

Ransomware attacks increased by 63% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, with a total of 276 publicly disclosed incidents, according to a new report from BlackFog.

Ransomware Trends in 2025

I’ve been following ransomware since the first one, the AIDS Cop Trojan, was released in December 1989.

New Unrestricted AI Tool Can Assist in Cybercrime

Researchers at Certo warn that a new AI chatbot called “Venice[.]ai” can allow cybercriminals to easily generate phishing messages or malware code.

Impersonating Meta, Powered by AppSheet: A Rising Phishing Campaign Exploits Trusted Platforms to Evade Detection

Since March 2025, the KnowBe4 Threat Labs team has observed a surge in phishing attacks that exploit Google’s AppSheet platform to launch a highly targeted, sophisticated campaign ...

The Ransomware Threat: Still Alive and Kicking

Many organizations, after a period of relative quiet, might believe the ransomware bubble has burst. The headlines may have shifted, and other emerging cyber threats might seem to ...