From The Hacker News – Ransomware’s Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns

From The Hacker News – Ransomware’s Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns

Key Takeaways: 85 active ransomware and extortion groups observed in Q3 2025, reflecting the most decentralized ransomware ecosystem to date. 1,590 victims disclosed across 85 leak sites, showing high, sustained activity despite law-enforcement pressure. 14 new ransomware brands launched this quarter, proving how quickly affiliates reconstitute after takedowns. LockBit’s reappearance with
From The Hacker News – Chinese Hackers Use Anthropic’s AI to Launch Automated Cyber Espionage Campaign

From The Hacker News – Chinese Hackers Use Anthropic’s AI to Launch Automated Cyber Espionage Campaign

State-sponsored threat actors from China used artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by Anthropic to orchestrate automated cyber attacks as part of a "highly sophisticated espionage campaign" in mid-September 2025. "The attackers used AI's 'agentic' capabilities to an unprecedented degree – using AI not just as an advisor, but to execute the cyber attacks themselves," the AI upstart