Low-Skilled Cybercriminals Use AI to Perform "Vibe Extortion" Attacks
Unit 42 researchers observed a low-skilled threat actor using an LLM to script a professional extortion strategy, complete with deadlines and pressure tactics
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World Leaks Ransomware Group Adds Stealthy, Custom Malware ‘RustyRocket’ to Attacks
Accenture Cybersecurity warns over difficult to detect, “sophisticated toolset” being deployed as part of extortion campaigns
“Digital Parasite” Warning as Attackers Favor Stealth for Extortion
Picus Security warns of the increasingly sophisticated ways malicious activity is staying hidden
Guidance from the Frontlines: Proactive Defense Against ShinyHunters-Branded Data Theft Targeting SaaS
Introduction Mandiant is tracking a significant expansion and escalation in the operations of threat clusters associated with ShinyHunters-branded extortion.
Ransomware Victim Numbers Rise, Despite Drop in Active Extortion Groups
Ransomware victims surged in Q4 2025 despite fewer active extortion groups, with data leaks rising 50%, ReliaQuest researchers report
Hackers Increasingly Shun Encryption in Favour of Pure Data Theft and Extortion
While ‘traditional’ ransomware attacks remain stable, some gangs are shifting towards exploiting zero-days and supply chains to go straight to stealing data