LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited from Israel to the US

The US extradites LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, from Israel. Learn how his arrest impacts the fight against…...

Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime Charges

A 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national who is alleged to be a developer of the LockBit ransomware group has been extradited to the United States, nearly three months after he was formally charged in connection with the e-crime scheme. Rostislav Panev was previously arrested in Israel in...

Live Ransomware Demo: See How Hackers Breach Networks and Demand a Ransom

Cyber threats evolve daily. In this live webinar, learn exactly how ransomware attacks unfold—from the initial breach to the moment hackers demand payment. Join Joseph Carson, Delinea's Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO, who brings 25 years of enterprise security expertise. Through a liv...

AI Chatbot DeepSeek R1 Can Be Manipulated to Create Malware

Tenable Research reveals that AI chatbot DeepSeek R1 can be manipulated to generate keyloggers and ransomware code. While…...

SocGholish’s Intrusion Techniques Facilitate Distribution of RansomHub Ransomware

Trend Research analyzed SocGholish’s MaaS framework and its role in deploying RansomHub ransomware through compromised websites, using highly obfuscated JavaScript loaders to evade detection and execute various malicious tasks...

FBI and CISA Urge Enabling 2FA to Counter Medusa Ransomware

FBI and CISA warn of Medusa ransomware attacks impacting critical infrastructure. Learn about Medusa's tactics, prevention tips, and…...

Ransomware Hits Record High: 126% Surge in Attacks in February 2025

February 2025 saw a record 126% surge in ransomware attacks, with Cl0p leading the charge. Hackers exploited file…...

CISA and Partners Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Medusa Ransomware

Today, CISA—in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center MS-ISAC—released joint Cybersecurity Advisory, StopRansomware: Medusa Ransomware. This advisory provides tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs, indicators of compromi...

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact

Cyber threats today don't just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape become...

A week in security (March 3 – March 9)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: TikTok: Major investigation launched into platform’s use of children’s data PayPal scam abuses Docusign API to spread phishy emails Android zero-day vulnerabilities actively abused. Update as soon as you can I spoke to a task scammer. Here’s how it went Android...

Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets

Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks...

FIN7, FIN8, and Others Use Ragnar Loader for Persistent Access and Ransomware Operations

Threat hunters have shed light on a "sophisticated and evolving malware toolkit" called Ragnar Loader that's used by various cybercrime and ransomware groups like Ragnar Locker aka Monstrous Mantis, FIN7, FIN8, and Ruthless Mantis ex-REvil. "Ragnar Loader plays a key role in keeping access to...

Tata Technologies Hit by Hunters International Ransomware, 1.4TB Data at Risk

Tata Technologies hit by Hunters International ransomware attack. The group threatened to leak 1.4TB of data. Learn about…...

Ransomware threat mailed in letters to business owners

Business owners and CEOs across the United States received customized ransomware threats this month from the most unusual of places—letters in the mail. The letters, which were first reported by multiple cybersecurity researchers, claim to come from a ransomware group called BianLian. But since...

EncryptHub Deploys Ransomware and Stealer via Trojanized Apps, PPI Services, and Phishing

The financially motivated threat actor known as EncryptHub has been observed orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns to deploy information stealers and ransomware, while also working on a new product called EncryptRAT. "EncryptHub has been observed targeting users of popular applications, ...

Medusa Ransomware Hits 40+ Victims in 2025, Demands $100K–$15M Ransom

The threat actors behind the Medusa ransomware have claimed nearly 400 victims since it first emerged in January 2023, with the financially motivated attacks witnessing a 42% increase between 2023 and 2024. In the first two months of 2025 alone, the group has claimed over 40 attacks, according to...

Jasmin Ransomware SQL Injection / Authenticaton Bypass Vulnerability

Exploit Title: Jasmin Ransomware SQL Injection Login Bypass Exploit Author: Buğra Enis Dönmez n3c1 Vendor Homepage: https://github.com/codesiddhant/Jasmin-Ransomware Software Link: https://github.com/codesiddhant/Jasmin-Ransomware Version: N/A Tested on: Windows How to exploit : -- Open Admin Pan...

Jasmin Ransomware SQL Injection / Authenticaton Bypass

Jasmin Ransomware suffers from a remote SQL injection vulnerability that allows for authentication bypass. Exploit Title: Jasmin Ransomware SQL Injection Login Bypass Google Dork: N/A Date: 05-03-2025 Exploit Author: Buğra Enis Dönmez n3c1 Vendor Homepage:...

Scammers Mailing Ransom Letters While Posing as BianLian Ransomware

Scammers are impersonating BianLian ransomware, and mailing fake ransom letters to businesses. Learn the red flags and how…...

Researchers Link CACTUS Ransomware Tactics to Former Black Basta Affiliates

Threat actors deploying the Black Basta and CACTUS ransomware families have been found to rely on the same BackConnect BC module for maintaining persistent control over infected hosts, a sign that affiliates previously associated with Black Basta may have transitioned to CACTUS. "Once infiltrated...