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Blog WIRTE: Covert Espionage Actor Targeting the Middle East and Beyond WIRTE is a Hamas-linked cyber espionage group that leverages phishing, PowerShell malware, and cloud-based command-and-control infrastructure to conduct long-term intelligence operations across the Middle East. 
Reports Ransomware Trends Report | Q2 2026 The Brandefense Ransomware Trends Report Q2 2026 analyzes 2,509 confirmed ransomware incidents across 91 active threat groups, revealing the latest attacker trends, industry targeting, and strategic… 
APT Groups GC01 (Golden Chickens): Inside the Arsenal of a Premier E-Crime MaaS Provider Golden Chickens (GC01) is a top-tier Malware-as-a-Service provider enabling cybercriminal operations worldwide. Discover its tools, tactics, and impact. 
Blog ShadyPanda: What Is Known About the Browser Extension Campaign ShadyPanda is a name from a single vendor report about malicious browser extensions. This page covers what MITRE ATT&CK confirms about extension abuse and how to… 
APT Groups BlackTech BlackTech is a China-aligned APT group specializing in long-term cyber espionage through network infrastructure compromise, targeting telecom, government, and tech sectors. 
APT Groups UAC-0194: Inside a Rapidly Evolving NTLM-Exploiting Espionage Operation UAC-0194 is a high-risk, Russian-affiliated threat actor leveraging NTLM vulnerabilities for stealthy credential theft and cyber espionage across Eastern Europe. 
Reports Ransomware Trends Report | Q1 2026 A data-driven analysis of ransomware activity in Q1 2026, including threat actor rankings, sector targeting, and Q2 outlook. 
Malware Analysis Reports Fog Ransomware Technical Analysis Fog ransomware technical analysis report: how it is believed to gain access, how it disrupts systems, plus detections, IoCs and response advice. 
APT Groups UAC-0102: Inside a Covert Espionage Operation Targeting Ukraine and Beyond UAC-0102 is a stealth-focused cyber espionage group targeting Ukrainian government and infrastructure entities using spearphishing and cloud-based C2 techniques. 
APT Groups Inside the Operations of Crazy Evil: The Rise of a Global Crypto-Focused Cybercrime Network An in-depth analysis of Crazy Evil, a financially motivated cybercrime group targeting Web3, crypto platforms, and digital identities through advanced social engineering and malware campaigns. 
APT Groups Konni (Vedalia / TA406 / Opal Sleet): North Korea’s Steady Hand in Espionage Operations Konni is a North Korea-aligned APT group focused on long-term cyber espionage through spearphishing, credential harvesting, and lightweight malware campaigns. 
APT Groups Warlock Group: The Rise of GOLD SALEM (Storm-2603) in the Ransomware Landscape Warlock Group (GOLD SALEM / Storm-2603) is an emerging ransomware actor exploiting SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities to target global enterprises with double extortion tactics. All 14 pages
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Last updated June 9, 2026-
Articles on ransomware, APT groups, the dark web, digital risk protection, fraud, sector analysis and VIP security, written for security teams.
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