VECT 2.0 Ransomware Bug Wipes Files Instead of Encrypting
A flaw in VECT 2.0 ransomware’s encryption nonce handling permanently destroys large files. Experts confirm it acts as a data wiper. April 29, 2026.
A flaw in VECT 2.0 ransomware’s encryption nonce handling permanently destroys large files. Experts confirm it acts as a data wiper. April 29, 2026.
Over 70 cloned Open VSX extensions are distributing GlassWorm malware—sleeper payloads targeting developers. Here’s what builders need to know.
ShinyHunters claims to have stolen 300 million Vimeo user records and is demanding a ransom. The breach impacts creators, businesses, and developers relying on Vimeo’s platform. Details emerged on April 29, 2026.
Attackers abused Robinhood systems to send convincing phishing emails on April 29, 2026. Users were directed to fake sites mimicking official login pages. Details from SecurityWeek.
Vidar has overtaken the infostealer market after 2025’s Lumma and Rhadamanthys takedowns. Operators exploit gaps left by law enforcement. Cybersecurity teams face rising data theft risks.
Vimeo confirms a data breach by hacker group ShinyHunters, who are demanding ransom for stolen user and customer data. Details emerged April 29, 2026. Full analysis inside.
ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data from 60 million Vimeo users and is demanding a ransom. The company has confirmed the breach. Details emerged April 29, 2026.
VECT 2.0 ransomware permanently destroys large files due to a fatal flaw—recovery is impossible, even for attackers. More details April 28, 2026.
Xu Zewei, tied to Silk Typhoon, was extradited to the US on April 28, 2026, accused of cyberattacks on American universities. Details from the SecurityWeek report.
A deep dive into Dort, the alleged Canadian teen behind the Kimwolf botnet, their cybercrime ties, and the 2026 attacks on Krebs and a security researcher. Details on aliases, infrastructure, and criminal partnerships. Period.