Old attack patterns such as ransomware are evolving as well. Yet the basic premise of ransomware has remained the same: A ...

Ransomware was the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.

Cybercriminals regularly target small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with ransomware attacks. If they’re successful, they can lock you out of your networks and prevent you from accessing your ...

WannaCry ransomware is a cyberattack that spread by exploiting vulnerabilities in earlier and unpatched versions of the Windows operating system (OS). At its peak in May 2017, WannaCry became a global ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Best ransomware protection in 2026: 5 tools tested for default settings, file recovery and false alerts. Norton 360 takes ...

We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.

It's no secret that cybercriminals use artificial intelligence and large language models to raise their ransomware game. AI and LLMs can aid the crafting of more convincing phishing emails, enable ...

Ransomware isn’t an isolated, potential cyber threat—it’s like a living organism that can shapeshift with multiple strains, tactics, and targets. The cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks run these ...

While you might think, as many people do, that ransomware attacks are a worldwide problem, a new report reveals hackers are targeting specific countries, and the United States is one of the top ...

Microsoft says a new Defender capability isolated a compromised device and stopped a ransomware attack in 128 seconds. Security experts explain what it means—and its limits.

Ransomware volume rose 22% month-on-month, with 894 cases recorded in July 2026.