DigitalMint: Ransomware Payment Facilitation and Legal Consequences
DigitalMint is a company that facilitated ransomware payments, employing individuals like Angelo Martino and Kevin Martin. Its involvement in aiding BlackCat attacks…
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GigaWiper: Destructive Backdoor with Disk-Wiping Capabilities
GigaWiper is a post-compromise backdoor detailed by Microsoft that can wipe disks, overwrite Windows drives, or run fake ransomware. It also includes…
ThreatsDay: Cloud Bucket Hijacking, Windows LPE Chain, Global Fraud Bust + 17 More Stories
ThreatsDay: Cloud Bucket Hijacking, Windows LPE Chain, Global Fraud Bust + 17 More Stories Ravie LakshmananJul 09, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity News…
GodDamn Ransomware: New Variant Using PoisonX Driver
GodDamn is a ransomware family first observed in May 2026, rebranded from Beast ransomware. It uses the PoisonX kernel driver to disable…
Beast Ransomware: Predecessor to GodDamn
Beast ransomware is an enhanced version of the Monster ransomware, which emerged in March 2022. It was later rebranded as GodDamn, with…
Monster Ransomware: Delphi-Based Precursor
Monster is a Delphi-based ransomware that first appeared in March 2022. It served as the foundation for Beast and subsequently GodDamn ransomware,…
CYFIRMA: Threat Intelligence Firm on Ransomware Trends
CYFIRMA is a threat intelligence firm that noted ransomware campaigns are shifting toward pre-positioned access operations and abusing trusted enterprise infrastructure.
NirSoft-Based Credential Harvester in GodDamn Attack
A NirSoft-based credential harvesting toolkit was used to extract sensitive data from browsers, Windows Credential Manager, and other sources during the GodDamn…
qTox Encrypted Messaging App Used in Ransom Note
The GodDamn ransom note instructs victims to contact attackers via the qTox encrypted messaging app, in addition to email.
GodDamn Ransomware Deploys PoisonX Driver to Bypass Endpoint Security
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new ransomware family named GodDamn, which leverages the PoisonX kernel driver to disable endpoint defenses. First observed…