Ransomware combines encryption-based extortion with data theft to pressure victims into payment. Coverage of major ransomware groups, double extortion economics, ransomware-as-a-service operations, leak site activity, negotiation realities, and the prevention and recovery strategies that determine whether organizations survive an attack.
Three credentialed cybersecurity professionals secretly fed ransomware victims' insurance limits and negotiation strategies to BlackCat/ALPHV — the same gang attacking their clients. The case is an identity and access story, not just a crime story.
February 2026 marked a turning point in ransomware tactics — attackers pivoted from simple data theft to operational extortion targeting payment systems and healthcare. Seven major breaches reviewed with lessons for defenders.
Server crime includes every attack targeting the systems that power business operations — from ransomware and data theft to unauthorized access and DDoS. This guide covers the major threat categories and actionable prevention strategies for IT teams.
January 2026 set a record pace with 2,090 cyberattacks per week — a 17% year-over-year increase. Nike's 1.4TB IP leak, Match Group vishing, and Trust Wallet's supply chain attack defined a month where intellectual property became the new target.
December 2025 closed the year with a third-party pandemic — where supply chain trust became the primary attack vector. Coupang insider breach, Oracle EBS zero-day exploit, and holiday ransomware timing defined the month's cyber landscape.
November 2025 delivered a wave of high-profile incidents: Harvard's identity breach, Okta's support system disclosure, ClickFix infostealers, a Fortinet remote code execution flaw, and alleged Anthropic AI espionage — plus $35B in cargo theft and the Eternidade WhatsApp stealer.
Cybercrime is projected to cost $23 trillion by 2027, and the average data breach now exceeds $4.88M. This guide breaks down why cyberattacks keep rising — from AI-powered threats to supply chain vulnerabilities — and how organizations can strengthen their defenses.
Scattered Spider (UNC3944) explained — how this threat group uses social engineering, Okta attacks, and identity exploitation instead of technical exploits.
Double extortion, leverageware, and identity-based ransomware entry paths — why modern ransomware is about control and pressure, not just encrypting files.
