Nitrogen ransomware’s ESXi encryptor corrupts its own public key, making file recovery impossible, even if victims pay.

Ten years ago, ransom demands cost under $1000. Now ransomware attacks cost millions and are more disruptive than ever.

Ransomware has always been more than a technical risk—it’s a business, a weapon, and a psychological warfare tool. In my previous Forbes article titled “Ransomware on a Rampage; a New Wake-Up Call,” I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, March 26, 2025: This story, originally published March ...

New AI-powered capabilities in Google Drive aim to block ransomware from spreading after a malicious change to a file is detected. Google unveiled what it’s calling a new approach to combating ...

Security researchers warn of active attacks on SolarWinds Web Help Desk. Malicious actors are exploiting vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems and then ...

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Ransomware payments have reached a historic low of 23%. Dropping success rates could lead to more targeted attacks with higher payouts. Large enterprises could have an increased risk of becoming ...

The ransomware evolution: Rise of EDR killers, AI-powered malware By Christopher Tredger, Technology Portals editor, ITWebJohannesburg, 06 Feb 2026Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET. The ...