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Ransomware attack cripples Autovista’s vehicle data systems across Europe

16. April, 2026 - 16:36

Market data specialist Autovista is battling a major ransomware attack that has knocked out critical IT systems across Europe and Australia, causing widespread disruption to vehicle valuations and identification services.

Opportunity makes a thief

Ransomware groups don’t choose their victims as carefully as you might think

29. January, 2026 - 09:44

Anyone who believes ransomware groups meticulously select their targets based on industry, location, or strategic importance is usually mistaken.

Much ado about nothing?

PromptLocker: AI-powered ransomware is a research project

08. September, 2025 - 14:43

Security researchers at New York University have demonstrated how cost-effectively AI-based blackmail software can be developed. Security experts initially mistook the project for real malware.

Ransom demand

Ransomware attack hits Sweden: 200 municipalities paralyzed

31. August, 2025 - 10:02

A devastating ransomware attack on the IT service provider Miljödata paralyzed around 200 municipalities and regions at the weekend. The attackers gained access to highly sensitive health data and are now extorting a Bitcoin ransom.

A new quality of malware

PromptLock: First AI-driven ransomware discovered

27. August, 2025 - 11:48

Researchers from security company ESET have discovered an unusual malware that uses artificial intelligence in a new way.

2.7 million patient data compromised

Ransomware attack on healthcare giant DaVita

25. August, 2025 - 15:05

The dialysis provider DaVita has confirmed the consequences of a serious security incident: Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to company systems in April, compromising the data of around 2.7 million people.

Data offered for sale

Ransomware attack hits British telecom provider Colt

18. August, 2025 - 07:37

The British telecommunications company Colt Technology Services has been struggling with the consequences of a ransomware attack since this week. The cyber criminals from the WarLock group claim to have stolen over one million internal documents.

New wave of attacks discovered

Akira ransomware targets SonicWall VPNs

04. August, 2025 - 10:18

Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm. The Akira ransomware is apparently once again exploiting vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPNs to gain access to networks. Even patched systems and MFA do not currently offer reliable protection.

Pressure on IT distributor

Ingram Micro hack: SafePay threatens with 3.5 TB data leak

01. August, 2025 - 10:30

The cyber criminals behind the ransomware attack on Ingram Micro have issued an ultimatum: 3.5 TB of company data is to be released by today, August 1.

Hacker Group

Investigators dismantle Blacksuit ransomware infrastructure

29. July, 2025 - 06:35

A group of criminals is causing almost half a billion euros in damage worldwide with online extortion. Investigators have now succeeded in striking a major blow against the cyber criminals.