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AI-augmented cyber threats and defenses

15 clusters · 63 sources · last updated

Latest: Cybersecurity threats escalate with Cl0p leak site takeover and AI assistant vulnerabilities

Since early July 2026, AI has accelerated both cyber-offense and defense. Polymorphic AI malware, automated vulnerability scanning, and AI-enabled phishing—which saw a 55% increase over two years—have driven shifts towar

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PAYLOAD ransomware encryptionless extortion tactics

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Kaspersky identifies ransomware tactic using network administration

Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) has identified a new ransomware tactic involving the PAYLOAD malware family that focuses on “encryptionless extortion.” During an investigation into an April 2026 inciden

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Escalating global ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats

19 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Canada experiences ransomware rates double the global average

Cyber activity and ransomware attacks saw significant acceleration through mid-2026. While earlier reports noted a rise in malicious domain registrations and AI-assisted exploitation, new data from Q2 2026 highlights a 4