CrashStealer macOS malware steals credentials by impersonating Apple’s crash reporter
A macOS malware variant tricks users with fake crash dialogs to steal login credentials, exploiting trust in Apple’s own interface design.
Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware incidents and attacks
Ransomware negotiator sentenced to 70 months prison for aiding BlackCat attackers
A ransomware negotiator’s 70-month sentence expands U.S. law enforcement’s push to prosecute the entire criminal supply chain.
Criminal Sentenced: 70 Months Prison for Ransomware and Malware Distribution Scheme
A federal defendant’s 70-month sentence underscores harsh punishment for supplying the tools that enable ransomware attacks on hospitals and businesses.
New macOS Malware Trojan Impersonates Apple Crash Reporter to Steal Data
macOS malware now tricks users through Apple’s own crash reporter interface, exploiting trust to steal sensitive data and permissions.
Ryuk Ransomware Operator Convicted to 15 Year Prison Sentence
Federal authorities secured a major conviction against a Ryuk ransomware operator, imposing a 15-year prison sentence for attacks that cost victims hundreds of millions.
Argentine Football Association Hit by Infostealer Malware Cyber Attack 2026
The Argentine Football Association’s systems fell to infostealer malware on a developer’s machine, exposing databases and compromising institutional email accounts during the 2026 World Cup.
Ransomware Negotiator Charged With Secretly Helping Hackers Against Victims
A ransomware negotiator secretly provided attacker intelligence to hackers, helping them extort $75 million from victims.
Ransomware Targeting Schools Up 16 Percent: Generative AI Security Risks Blamed
Education sector faces 16% surge in ransomware as AI automates attacks—making sophisticated operations accessible to less-skilled actors.
GigaWiper Malware: Windows Backdoor Combining Ransomware and Destructive Wiper Tools
A Windows backdoor that can deploy either ransomware encryption or data-destroying wiper payloads gives attackers unprecedented flexibility in deciding your organization’s fate.
Complete Cybersecurity Bundle Sale: VPN Antivirus Storage ID Protection 75 Off
NordVPN’s security bundle drops to $4.49/month during a 75% off flash sale, covering VPN, antivirus, cloud storage, ID protection, and password management for $121.23 over 27 months.