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Every Ransomware Attack Has a Backstory
Ransomware attacks don't begin with encryption — they start long before, often with access brokers selling stolen credentials or network entry points to attackers. Criminals then use legitimate tools already present in the environment to move quietly through systems, avoiding detection. By the time ransomware deploys, attackers may have been inside for weeks. Stopping them requires catching intrusions early, before the final stage.
5 Modern Threats You Need to Watch
Cybersecurity threats increasingly bypass traditional malware, instead starting with legitimate-looking logins. Key patterns to watch include ransomware, business email compromise, and social engineering attacks. IT and security teams are urged to recognize these threats early, focusing on detecting suspicious access attempts rather than relying solely on conventional malware-detection approaches.
CitrixBleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777) 7Steps to Dragonforce Ransomware | Huntress
Huntress identified attacks exploiting CitrixBleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777) that follow a consistent seven-step pattern leading to DragonForce ransomware deployment. The intrusions involve novel local privilege escalation techniques. The similarity across incidents suggests a coordinated threat actor or shared playbook, and organizations using vulnerable Citrix systems are urged to patch immediately.
Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’
A ransomware group called The Gentlemen has quickly become the second most active such gang, luring hackers with a 90% affiliate payout. An investigation into the group's administrator reveals clues pointing to a real-world identity behind the operation, though the group's rapid rise and recruitment success make it a significant emerging cybercrime threat.