Ransomware, also known as ransomware, is one of the most feared cyber threats of our digital age. This malicious malware infects and encrypts user data, preventing access unless a ransom is paid, often in the form of cryptocurrency, to the attacker.
The consequences of a ransomware attack can be devastating, ranging from the irreversible loss of valuable data to major disruptions to business operations and huge financial costs. For individuals, businesses and institutions, the best defense against ransomware lies in prevention, notably through regular data backups and ongoing cybersecurity training.
Figures published at the end of February 2026 by Chainalysis paint a paradoxical picture of the ransomware economy in 2025: global payments have fallen, the
The cybercriminal group Nitrogen has just suffered an embarrassing mishap that turns their ransomware into a tool for outright destruction. A programming error in their
A massive identity theft campaign is currently hitting over 100 leading companies worldwide. Behind this offensive is the cybercriminal alliance Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters (SLSH), which
A major international alert On November 13, 2025, an unprecedented coalition of international cybersecurity agencies issued a joint alert update on the Akira ransomware. This
Michelin, Mazda, Canon, Logitech, Harvard University… A hundred international organizations have just discovered that their most sensitive data has been exfiltrated for months. Behind this
In August 2023, the Akira ransomware group reportedly compromised the IT systems of KNP Logistics, a historic British transport company founded in 1865. An intrusion
Cybercriminals are redoubling their ingenuity to bypass conventional protections, and the adoption of the FileFix technique by ransomware group Interlock perfectly illustrates this worrying trend.
RETEX: from the failure of the Akira decryptor to a tailor-made solution Background to the attack We were recently contacted on an urgent basis by
More than 40,000 new computer vulnerabilities were discovered in 2024, a spectacular 38% increase on the previous year. Behind every CVE lies a potential entry
When ransomware strikes, the impact is immediate: locked files, interrupted activity and a daunting ransom message on your screens… This worrying situation nevertheless offers several
A Colombian architect recently contacted us after a particularly destructive attack on his Synology storage system. The attackers had not only encrypted his data, as
ShadowProtect is a disk-to-disk backup and recovery solution from Arcserve (formerly StorageCraft). It stands out for its speed, flexibility and reliability, but it is not
