Two US Security Experts Jailed for Ransomware Aid
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin each sentenced to four years for assisting a ransomware gang, marking a sharp turn in insider threats within cybersecurity. Details from the May 02, 2026, sentencing.
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin each sentenced to four years for assisting a ransomware gang, marking a sharp turn in insider threats within cybersecurity. Details from the May 02, 2026, sentencing.
Vect 2.0 ransomware contains a fatal flaw that turns it into a wiper—victims can’t decrypt data even if they pay. Details from April 30, 2026.
On April 29, 2026, the infighting between 0APT and KryBit led to leaked command servers and decryption keys—giving defenders an unprecedented edge. Details from Dark Reading and BleepingComputer.
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.
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.
German authorities identify Daniil Shchukin as UNKN, the Russian hacker behind REvil and GandCrab. $35M in damages, 130 attacks. Full breakdown. April 27, 2026.
ADT confirms a data breach after ShinyHunters threatened to leak customer data. Up to 2.5 million users may be affected. Full details inside.