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Interlock

The Interlock ransomware group is an emerging threat actor that surfaced in 2024, quickly gaining attention for targeted, financially motivated attacks. Interlock appears to operate under a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) or affiliate-based model and primarily targets mid-sized to large organizations, particularly those with complex enterprise networks. Interlock employs double extortion tactics, stealing sensitive data before [...]

2025-12-16T10:55:47+00:00December 16th, 2025|

IP Address

An Internet Protocol address, or IP address, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to the Internet or a network. Computers use IP addresses to allow information to be sent between two devices on a network, on the Internet or on other networks.

2023-07-05T15:02:33+01:00July 5th, 2023|

Kairos

The Kairos ransomware group is a new and relatively obscure threat actor that emerged in 2024, adding to the growing list of short-lived ransomware brands. Public reporting on Kairos remains limited. Kairos follows the now-standard double extortion model, encrypting victim systems while exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening to leak the information if ransom demands [...]

2025-12-16T10:57:12+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Keylogger

Keyloggers are malicious software that tracks and records every keystroke entry made on a computer or mobile keyboard, without the permission or knowledge of the user, and sends it to the attacker(s).

2023-07-05T15:28:55+01:00July 5th, 2023|

Kill

The Kill ransomware group is a threat actor that has surfaced intermittently in 2023–2024. Public information about the group is limited. Kill uses data encryption and extortion tactics, with some indications of double extortion, where stolen data is leveraged alongside system disruption to pressure victims. Targets are typically small to mid-sized organizations, often those [...]

2025-12-16T10:58:34+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Kill Ransomware Group

The Kill ransomware group, also known as KillSec or KillSecurity, is a cybercriminal organization. They employ a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, allowing affiliates to execute attacks using their malware infrastructure. KillSec is known for targeting various industries, including manufacturing and wholesale sectors. KillSec's ransomware variants, such as KillSecurity 2.0 and KillSecurity 3.0, are designed to [...]

2025-02-13T16:37:51+00:00February 13th, 2025|

LockBit

The LockBit ransomware group is one of the most prolific and impactful ransomware operations to date, first emerging in 2019 and evolving into a highly organized ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem. LockBit has targeted organizations of all sizes worldwide, across sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, education, and government. Its scale and consistency made it a [...]

2025-12-16T10:59:48+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Lynx

The Lynx ransomware group is a relatively new threat actor that emerged in 2024, operating as part of the expanding ecosystem of modern ransomware operations. Lynx appears to be financially motivated and follows patterns consistent with a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) or affiliate-based model, targeting organizations across multiple industries. Lynx employs double extortion tactics, exfiltrating sensitive [...]

2025-12-16T11:01:05+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Malvertising

Malvertising, also known as malicious advertising, refers to an attack in which cybercriminals inject malicious code into legitimate online advertising networks, redirecting users to malicious websites, with the goal of spreading malware. These malicious ads can exploit vulnerabilities in the user’s browser, operating system, or even in plugins like Flash or Java, leading to [...]

2024-11-14T14:29:59+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Malware

Malware is a term for any type of program, file or malicious software designed to infect, damage, exploit or gain access to a device, network or server.

2023-03-07T16:54:11+00:00March 7th, 2023|