Nitrogen ransomware’s ESXi encryptor corrupts its own public key, making file recovery impossible, even if victims pay.

Ten years ago, ransom demands cost under $1000. Now ransomware attacks cost millions and are more disruptive than ever.

Ransomware has always been more than a technical risk—it’s a business, a weapon, and a psychological warfare tool. In my previous Forbes article titled “Ransomware on a Rampage; a New Wake-Up Call,” I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, March 26, 2025: This story, originally published March ...

Google is adding ransomware detection to its Drive for desktop utility. The feature uses AI to detect likely attacks and stop syncing encrypted files. It's available as a beta release today for ...

Google has a new ransomware detection tool for Google Drive for desktop. Credit: Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images But, Google's newest feature is hoping to deal with the ...

Mike Tyson’s punchy (pun intended) adage rings all too true for organizations reeling from a ransomware attack. In recent years, ransomware has proven capable of bringing even a thriving business to ...

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The ransomware evolution: Rise of EDR killers, AI-powered malware By Christopher Tredger, Technology Portals editor, ITWebJohannesburg, 06 Feb 2026Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET. The ...

A new ransomware operator has emerged that relies on open source malware to launch double-extortion attacks that have claimed several victims. However, its ransomware has a flaw that gives victims a ...

Security researchers warn of active attacks on SolarWinds Web Help Desk. Malicious actors are exploiting vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems and then ...

Ransomware payments have reached a historic low of 23%. Dropping success rates could lead to more targeted attacks with higher payouts. Large enterprises could have an increased risk of becoming ...