Ransomware

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‘GodDamn’ ransomware deploys PoisonX driver to kill EDR

Laura FrenchJuly 10, 2026

GodDamn, a rebrand of Beast and Monster ransomware, leverages AnyDesk for remote access.

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Vulnerability Management

Borg, GitLost, ColdFusion, GodDamn, GhostApproval, OWA, Epaphroditus, Josh Marpet,.. – SWN #597

July 10, 2026

Borg, GitLost, ColdFusion, GodDamn, GhostApproval, OWA, Epaphroditus, Locutus, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News.

Ransomware

1st ‘agentic ransomware’ JADEPUFFER invades database at machine speed

Laura FrenchJuly 2, 2026

The LLM fixed a failed login attempt within 31 seconds, demonstrating real-time adaptability.

Ransomware

‘Interpol’ emails spread custom ransomware with decryption key left inside

Laura FrenchJuly 2, 2026

The campaign targets small businesses with fearmongering emails.

Malware

Attack exploiting SimpleHelp vulnerability deploys novel loader, infostealer

Laura FrenchJune 30, 2026

The TaskWeaver loader delivers Djinn Stealer, which targets dev credentials and AI tokens.

Phishing

New ‘Blacksite’ phishing kit bundles AiTM with scanner evasion

Laura FrenchJune 25, 2026

The kit includes Cloaked.gg, which displays benign sites to detected scanners and sandboxes.

Malware

StealC infrastructure takedown assisted by AI analysis, C2 infiltration

Laura FrenchJune 25, 2026

Microsoft, Proofpoint, IBM, Europol and other partners took aim the StealC and Amadey “assembly line.”

Ransomware

LLMS, Identity, EDR, JiGong, QiLin, Warlock, with Rob Allen from Threatlocker… – Rob Allen – SWN #591

June 19, 2026

Doug and Rob Allen talk about Identity, EDR, Your Great Aunt Ida Meets some hot firefighters, and more. Segment Resources: Qilin and Warlock Ransomware Use Vulnerable Drivers to Disable 300+ EDR Tools: https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/qilin-and-warlock-ransomware-use.html. This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com...