When cybercriminals hijack your data or website and demand a ransom, you become a victim of cyber extortion. These attacks — and the subsequent ransom payments they require — are on the rise, with ...

You open your inbox and see a message that instantly makes your stomach drop. Someone claims they have your passwords, your files, your credit card details and your ...

In February 2026, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) fell victim to a ransomware attack. The incident took the Epic electronic health record system offline across 35 clinics and more ...

The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation is shutting down and rebranding with plans to switch to data theft and extortion-only attacks. As threat intelligence firm Group-IB ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Mexico ranks among the world’s top five nations for extortion, which is often called ‘the invisible crime.’ An ...