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NYU team behind AI-powered malware dubbed ‘PromptLock’ 

Cyber Scoop September 5, 2025

NYU team behind AI-powered malware dubbed ‘PromptLock’  | CyberScoop...

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Prolific Russian ransomware operator living in California enjoys rare leniency awaiting trial

Cyber Scoop September 2, 2025

Prolific Russian ransomware operator living in California enjoys rare...

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Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry weigh going heavier on offense

Cyber Scoop August 27, 2025

Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry...

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Microsoft details Storm-0501’s focus on ransomware in the cloud

Cyber Scoop August 27, 2025

Microsoft details Storm-0501’s focus on ransomware in the cloud...

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Researchers flag code that uses AI systems to carry out ransomware attacks

Cyber Scoop August 26, 2025

Researchers flag code that uses AI systems to carry...

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Data I/O reports business disruptions in wake of ransomware attack

Cyber Scoop August 25, 2025

Data I/O reports business disruptions in wake of ransomware...

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Interpol-led crackdown disrupts cybercrime networks in Africa that caused $485 million in losses

Cyber Scoop August 22, 2025

Interpol-led crackdown disrupts cybercrime networks in Africa that caused...

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US widens sanctions on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, its successor and affiliate firms

Cyber Scoop August 14, 2025

US widens sanctions on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, its...

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SonicWall pins firewall attack spree on year-old vulnerability

Cyber Scoop August 11, 2025

SonicWall pins firewall attack spree on year-old vulnerability |...

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BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims before last month’s takedown

Cyber Scoop August 7, 2025

BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims...

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