The rise of AI-powered ransomware marks a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, with 80% of ransomware attacks now utilizing artificial intelligence. This new category of ransomware not only encrypts files but also learns and adapts to maximize damage, posing unprecedented challenges for organizations worldwide.

A sophisticated text message phishing campaign, attributed to the Smishing Triad, is targeting users globally, affecting over 121 countries. The operation utilizes advanced social engineering tactics and operates through a Phishing-as-a-Service ecosystem.

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a Vietnamese cybercriminal campaign that uses fake job postings to compromise digital marketing professionals. The campaign, tracked as UNC6229, employs social engineering and malware tactics to hijack corporate advertising accounts.

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Clickfix social engineering tactics and AI in Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, leading to a 500% surge in Clickfix attacks in early 2025. Mimecast's latest report reveals a shift in tactics that focus on the human element, making phishing and scams harder to detect.

Mimecast's latest report reveals a staggering 500% increase in AI-driven phishing and ClickFix schemes as cybercriminals exploit trusted services to bypass email security. The report highlights that phishing now accounts for 77% of all attacks, marking a significant evolution in attacker behavior.

Researchers have uncovered a large-scale phishing operation known as Smishing Triad, which utilizes text messages to deceive victims. The campaign involves thousands of malicious actors and has registered approximately 195,000 domains since January 2024, primarily targeting sensitive personal information.

The latest version of Vidar Stealer, known as Vidar 2.0, employs advanced memory injection techniques to bypass browser encryption and steal login credentials. This update marks a significant evolution in its capabilities, allowing it to efficiently extract sensitive information from multiple browsers.

Russian state-backed hacking group Coldriver has introduced three new malware strains, NOROBOT, YESROBOT, and MAYBEROBOT, following the exposure of their previous tool, LostKeys. These new tools are designed to evade detection and target high-value data.

A recent study by MIT reveals that 80% of ransomware attacks utilize artificial intelligence, highlighting the need for a multi-layered defense approach. The research outlines three essential pillars for effective AI defense in cybersecurity.