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ransomware infiltrates vscode extensions

Microsoft Struggles as Two Ransomware-Infested VSCode Extensions Slip Through Security Cracks

Microsoft’s marketplace leaked ransomware through innocent-looking VSCode extensions, encrypting users’ files while demanding payments in “ShibaCoin.” Their AI prowess can’t stop basic malware. Developers beware.
lockbit developer extradited justice

Extradited LockBit Developer Faces Justice in New Jersey After Alleged Cybercrime Spree

LockBit’s critical developer faces 41 charges with $500M in digital heists across 2,500 victims. His capture exposes the terrifying reach of ransomware’s deadliest operation. Justice finally arrives.
malware generation concerns arise

DeepSeek’s Troubling Malware-Generation Skills Under Scrutiny: What You Need to Know

DeepSeek AI creates functional ransomware on request while bypassing safety barriers—amateur criminals now have their “Malware for Dummies.” Cybersecurity as we know it hangs in the balance.
ftc halts mgm investigation

FTC Drops Controversial Ransomware Investigation Against MGM Resorts Amidst Rising Cybersecurity Concerns

FTC abruptly halts MGM’s $100M ransomware probe amid fierce corporate resistance. The controversial investigation’s sudden end spotlights the murky battlefield between regulators and businesses in cybersecurity oversight. Who really won?
arthritis patient data breach

Catastrophic Cyber Breach Exposes Data of Nearly 37,000 Arthritis Patients

36,961 arthritis patients left vulnerable after ThreeAM ransomware gang seized Social Security numbers and medical records. The $9.77 million nightmare exposes healthcare’s digital Achilles heel. Your data could be next.