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🏴‍☠️ Stealth and Speed: Investigating BQTLock and GREENBLOOD Ransomware

12 Feb 2026 news

BQTLock and GREENBLOOD are the latest ransomware threats targeting organizations with advanced stealth and rapid attack tactics. Explore how these malware variants operate, why traditional defenses are failing, and what security teams must do to stay protected.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Data Theft

Stolen in Silence: How Infostealers Power Modern Cybercrime

12 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Infostealer malware operates quietly, stealing credentials and fueling major cyber attacks. The ACN’s first dedicated report reveals how these threats work and what can be done to stop them.

#Infostealer | #Cybercrime | #Data Theft

🏴‍☠️ Coinbase Cartel: The Ransomware Gang That Steals Data First and Extorts Later

12 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

Coinbase Cartel is redefining ransomware: skipping encryption, stealing sensitive data, and extorting victims with the threat of public leaks. Their rapid rise and targeted attacks on high-value sectors signal a dangerous new trend in cybercrime.

#Coinbase Cartel | #data theft | #ransomware

🏴‍☠️ Coinbase Cartel’s Data-First Ransomware: Industries on Edge

11 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

A new breed of ransomware actors, led by the Coinbase Cartel, is skipping file encryption and focusing on data theft and extortion. Their rapid rise, especially in healthcare and technology, is reshaping cybercrime—and putting organizations’ secrets at risk.

#Coinbase Cartel | #data theft | #ransomware

Hackers Weaponize SolarWinds Web Help Desk Flaws in Stealth Malware Campaign

09 Feb 2026 news

Attackers are exploiting SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerabilities to deploy custom malware, using trusted IT tools as backdoors and C2 hubs. Their advanced tactics include disabling security protections and exfiltrating data via legitimate cloud services. Immediate patching is essential.

#SolarWinds | #Cyberattack | #Data Theft

Odyssey Stealer Mac Malware: Global Surge Targets Apple Users

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A new variant of Odyssey Stealer is sweeping across macOS systems, targeting users in over a dozen countries and outsmarting built-in Apple defenses. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

#Odyssey Stealer | #macOS malware | #data theft

Fake RTO Challan Scam: Inside India’s Advanced Android Malware Threat

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new multi-stage Android malware scam in India uses fake RTO challan notifications to steal personal and financial data, mine cryptocurrency, and evade detection—impacting thousands of users and raising the stakes for digital security.

#Android Malware | #Cybercrime | #Data Theft

Phantom Fines: How Fake Traffic Ticket Portals Are Stealing Canadians’ Data

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A new wave of cybercrime targets Canadian drivers with fake traffic ticket portals, using search engine manipulation and real-time tactics to steal personal and financial data.

#Traffic Ticket Scam | #Cybercrime | #Data Theft

Digital Wolves in Government Clothing: India’s RTO Malware Scandal Exposed

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A sophisticated Android malware campaign is impersonating India’s Regional Transport Office, tricking users into installing malicious apps and stealing sensitive data. Learn how the attack works, its impact, and how to stay safe.

#RTO malware | #cybercrime | #data theft

Hundreds of Malicious ClawHub Skills Found Hijacking OpenClaw AI Users’ Data

03 Feb 2026 news

A major supply chain attack has hit OpenClaw’s AI assistant ecosystem: over 340 fake ClawHub skills were found stealing passwords, crypto keys, and more from users. Here’s how the scam works and what it means for open-source AI security.

#AI Security | #Data Theft | #Open-Source