Ransomware attacks continue to evolve in sophistication, disrupting operations and commanding the urgent attention of regulators, law enforcement ...

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim's data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or ...

Threat researchers discovered the first AI-powered ransomware, called PromptLock, that uses Lua scripts to steal and encrypt data on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The malware uses OpenAI’s ...

In 2022, the ALPHV Ransomware as a Service group attacked the city of Alexandria, La., with its malware. Two years later, LockBit ransomware bandits attacked Wichita, Kans. Once novel RaaS gangs are ...

Connecting the dots: Ransomware has become one of the most devastating threats in the digital era, locking away critical files and demanding costly payouts. When combined with AI and cloud computing, ...

Ransomware can hit businesses of any size. Here's how to keep your enterprise safe.

Abstract "Double-extortion" ransomware attacks not only encrypt systems but also steal sensitive data. Traditional backups ...

Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models, double extortion tactics, and increasing adoption of AI characterize the evolving ransomware threat landscape. Law enforcement takedowns of groups such as ...

Ransomware has evolved significantly over the past decade, transforming from crude DIY tool kits to sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models and, more recently, to AI-assisted attacks. This ...

As cybercrime surges around the world, new research increasingly shows that ransomware is evolving as a result of widely available generative AI tools. In some cases, attackers are using AI to draft ...

Zscaler ThreatLabz research team has revealed critical insights and predictions on ransomware trends for 2025. The latest Ransomware Report uncovered a surge in sophisticated tactics and extortion ...