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How a ransomware attacker thinks

“It’s Whac-a-Mole, or a game of cat and mouse, between defenders and attackers,” one cybersecurity leader says.

Eoin Higgins, Caroline Nihill

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Even ransomware actors tire of complicated encryption

They’re switching to exfil-only attacks.

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The not-so-fun facts to know about ransomware for 2026

Even ransomware groups celebrate Black Friday.

Brianna Monsanto

Google announces AI-powered ransomware ‘trap’ for Drive

Google Drive for Desktop will watch for malicious changes common to ransomware attacks.

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Halcyon launches public–private coalition to combat ransomware

Halcyon’s Ransomware Research Center SVP says the industry currently puts out information on ransomware in a “piecemeal” fashion.

Brianna Monsanto

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Ransomware actors pitch automated chatbots

We spoke with ransomware defenders about how automation impacts negotiations.

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As the Trump administration pushes crypto, what does that mean for ransomware?

Two security pros envision crypto regulations disrupting adversaries.

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