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Microsoft says more ransomware stopped before reaching encryption: Volume of attacks still surging though, according to Digital Defense Report
theregister.com/2024/10/15/microsoft_ransomware_attacks/

Would banning ransomware insurance stop the scourge?: White House official makes case for ending extortion reimbursements
theregister.com/2024/10/14/ransomware_insurance_ban/

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CISA: SafePay ransomware hit over 600 critical infrastructure orgs: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says the SafePay ransomware gang ...
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Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' for old account: The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ...
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Hackers used AI in most ransomware attacks and threatened staff, Semperis report found
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AI Ransomware Wiped 100 Azure Accounts in 7 Minutes: Only Pre-Configured Locks Survived
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Ransomware uses AI agents to specifically devastate Azure environments: A ransomware group has begun to specifically devastate Azure environments with AI-powered ...
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CISA: Windows BlueHammer flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs: CISA confirmed on Monday that ransomware gangs are now exploiting a Microsoft Defender privilege ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-windows-bluehammer-flaw-now-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/

Microsoft disrupts alleged malware-signing operation used by ransomware gangs: 'Thousands' of US victims, including 12+ machines owned and operated by Redmond
theregister.com/security/2026/05/19/microsoft-disrupts-alleged-malware-signing-operation-used-by-ransomware-gangs/5243013

Microsoft disrupts ransomware attacks targeting Teams users: Microsoft has disrupted a wave of Rhysida ransomware attacks in early October by revoking over 200 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-disrupts-ransomware-attacks-targeting-teams-users/

Microsoft: Romania ranks 52nd globally in terms of impact of cyberattacks in the first half of 2025
romania-insider.com/microsoft-romania-cyberattacks-first-half-2025

Israel, UAE and US among top cyber targets for Iran, Microsoft report says: Tehran shows no sign of slowing cyber attack efforts, according to analysis
thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/10/16/iran-cyberattacks-israel-us-uae/

New HybridPetya ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot: A recently discovered ransomware strain called HybridPetya can bypass the UEFI Secure Boot feature to ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-hybridpetya-ransomware-can-bypass-uefi-secure-boot/

'Microsoft has become like an arsonist selling firefighting services to their victims' says US senator, referring it to the FTC for a cybersecurity ...
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Senator urges FTC to probe Microsoft for "gross cybersecurity negligence"
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158-year-old company forced to close after ransomware attack precipitated by a single guessed password — 700 jobs lost after hackers demand unpayable sum
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/158-year-old-company-forced-to-close-after-ransomware-attack-precipitated-by-a-single-guessed-password-700-jobs-lost-after-hackers-demand-unpayable-sum

Microsoft SharePoint Flaw Is Being Abused to Spread Ransomware: It's not just data theft. A China-based hacking group is using a flaw in vulnerable SharePoint ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/159288/microsoft-sharepoint-flaw-is-being-abused-to-spread-ransomware

‘Octo Tempest’ hacking group now targeting aviation industry, Microsoft says: The group, also known as 'Scattered Spider' and linked to high-profile cyberattacks ...
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Microsoft: Vanilla Tempest hackers hit healthcare with INC ransomware: Microsoft says a ransomware affiliate it tracks as Vanilla Tempest now targets U.S ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-vanilla-tempest-hackers-hit-healthcare-with-inc-ransomware/

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