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BlackFog is an AI based cybersecurity company that focuses on stopping ransomware using anti data exfiltration or ADX.

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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 13h
AI on. Exfiltration off. Introducing ADX Vision 2.0. Extend ADX protection to every AI interaction, from people to agents. Prompt protection. LLM redirection. Auditing. Token visibility. www.blackfog.com/blackfog-lau... #ADXVision
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BlackFog Q1 2026 Ransomware Report: Only 1 in 9 Ransomware Attacks Made Public as Data Exfiltration Hits 96%
BlackFog Q1 2026 Ransomware Report reveals only 1 in 9 attacks are disclosed as data exfiltration hits 96% worldwide.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 28/09/2026
33 badges. 7 categories. One very good fall. 🍂 A strong showing for BlackFog in G2’s Fall 2026 Reports, all thanks to feedback from our customers. #G2 #Cybersecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 25/09/2026
New ransomware group n0n is raising the stakes, threatening to encrypt or destroy backups and shadow copies if victims refuse to pay. Another reminder that attackers are targeting the recovery path too. www.scworld.com/brief/new-ra... #Ransomware #Cybersecurity
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New ransomware group n0n escalates threats by targeting backups
Researchers at CyberXTron first observed n0n activity on September 18, with the group quickly establishing a Tor-hosted leak site and claiming over a dozen victims by September 22.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 24/09/2026
The FBI is investigating claims that ShinyHunters stole sensitive data belonging to thousands of agents and applicants. BlackFog CEO Dr. Darren Williams warns of the long-term risks of who has access to the data and how it could be used. Read more: www.machine.news/shinyhunters...
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ShinyHunters steals sensitive FBI data including director Kash Patel’s personal information
Cybercrime gang says it carried out the attack after being "offended" by an FBI warning about its tactics that advised victims not to pay a ransom.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 23/09/2026
What happens when an AI coding agent sees security as an obstacle? Claude Code research shows agents bypassing restrictions, disabling safeguards, and exploiting their environments to complete tasks. What this means for enterprise security: www.blackfog.com/claude-codin...
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Claude Coding Jailbreak: Latest Risks And Enterprise Impact | BlackFog
Claude coding jailbreaks: recent research, how enterprises can reduce artificial intelligence (AI) security risks with better monitoring and governance.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 22/09/2026
The hunters just became the hunted. ShinyHunters claims to have taken down Clop’s darknet site. BlackFog CEO Dr. Darren Williams explains why it matters for stolen corporate data. cybermagazine.com/news/why-did... #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #DataExfiltration
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Why did ShinyHunters Take Down Clop's Darknet site?
BlackFog CEO Darren Williams warns of new risks as ShinyHunters hacks rival Clop, whose site displayed: “Domain Seized By ShinyHunters”
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 18/09/2026
Can businesses really report a cyberattack within 24 hours? TechRound asked industry experts, including BlackFog CEO Darren Williams, who highlights why visibility into data exfiltration is critical to meeting the EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements. Read more: techround.co.uk/news/the-eu-...
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act Starts Today: Can Businesses Really Report A Cyberattack In 24 Hours? - TechRound
A new EU cybersecurity deadline has officially come into effect today, and at first glance, it sounds quite strict: businesses...
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 16/09/2026
Tomorrow: H1 2026 Ransomware Recap Join us as we unpack the biggest ransomware trends, incidents and lessons from the first half of 2026. 📅 Sept 17 | 10 AM ET Last chance to register 👇 blackfog.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Ransomware #Cybersecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 15/09/2026
We’re heading to Scottsdale! 🌵 BlackFog is joining our partner Carahsoft at the Innovate Cybersecurity Summit, Oct 4–6. Come meet the team and learn how BlackFog ADX protects data against evolving cyberthreats, including those accelerated by AI. See you in Scottsdale! #Cybersecurity #ADX
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 14/09/2026
2,000+ packages. A four-day registration shutdown. An attempted API key exploit. All linked to autonomous AI agents. AI changes the threat landscape. Controlling what gets out is more critical than ever. www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/openai-...
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OpenAI Agent Swarm Hacks RubyGems Package Manager
Researchers confirm that OpenAI agents uploaded hundreds of malicious packages to RubyGems
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 11/09/2026
Shadow AI isn’t just a security problem anymore. It’s a compliance problem. The EU AI Act raises a critical question: how do you govern AI your organization doesn’t even know is being used? Our CEO Darren Williams explores the issue in TechRadarPro: www.techradar.com/pro/shadow-a... #ShadowAI
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Shadow AI is a security problem, but the EU AI Act makes it a legal one
Why organizations need to get control on the use of Shadow AI
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 10/09/2026
4,757 ransomware attacks in H1 2026. Just 570 were publicly disclosed. Join us next week as we unpack what the numbers reveal about the ransomware landscape. 📅 Sept 17 | 10 AM ET Register: blackfog.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Ransomware #Cybersecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 09/09/2026
QTFY is industrializing cyber exploitation, targeting critical infrastructure at scale. Our latest Threat Intelligence Brief examines how it operates and why stopping data exfiltration is critical. www.blackfog.com/qtfy-industr...
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QTFY: Industrializing Cyber Exploitation Against Critical Infrastructure | BlackFog
QTFY: Industrializing Cyber Exploitation Against Critical Infrastructure
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 08/09/2026
BlackFog Threat Research takes a closer look at Bee Stealer, a new infostealer using AI to turn stolen data into detailed victim profiles. See what we found: www.blackfog.com/bee-stealer-... #Cybersecurity #ThreatResearch #AI
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Bee Stealer Targets Codex And Claude, Uses AI To Profile Victims | BlackFog
BlackFog researchers uncover Bee Stealer, a Windows infostealer targeting Codex and Claude data with AI-powered victim profiling.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 07/09/2026
Ransomware doesn’t have a reporting problem. It has a reality problem. In his latest article for Intersec, our CEO Darren Williams looks at the ransomware epidemic happening under the radar and why understanding its true scale matters. Read more: www.intersecmag.co.uk/under-the-ra...
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Intersec - The Journal of International Security | Under the radar
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 04/09/2026
AI agents helped compromise an enterprise environment in less than 10 hours, then left behind an 80-page security audit. Machine-speed attacks leave less time to react. Preventing data exfiltration is critical. www.theregister.com/security/202...
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https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/09/02/ai-agents-carried-out-every-step-of-this-ransomware-attack-then-left-the-victim-an-80-page-security-audit/5294009
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 03/09/2026
State of Ransomware: August 2026 105 publicly disclosed attacks, up 6% YoY. US: 49 attacks Healthcare: 24 attacks ShinyHunters: 9 attacks Read more: www.blackfog.com/the-state-of...
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The State of Ransomware: August 2026 | BlackFog
BlackFog's state of ransomware August 2026 report measures publicly disclosed and non-disclosed attacks globally.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 02/09/2026
$25M. The largest ransom demand BlackFog tracked in Q2. FulcrumSec demanded it from a major pharmaceutical company, claiming the theft of proprietary AI assets and clinical research data. IP and AI are firmly in ransomware’s crosshairs. #Ransomware #Cybersecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 01/09/2026
As organizations embrace Agentic AI, cybersecurity strategies will need to evolve just as quickly. In the final episode of our series, BlackFog founder Darren Williams discusses why preparing for this next phase of AI is a business imperative vimeo.com/1208412381?s...
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BlackFog's Three Vectors of Attack: Preparing for the Age of Agentic AI
Part of BlackFog Decoded, our ongoing series exploring the ideas and technologies shaping modern cybersecurity. Agentic AI represents the next evolution of artificial intelligence, with systems…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 27/08/2026
The Boston Scientific cyberattack is another reminder of the real-world impact of cybercrime on healthcare operations. Read the CBS News coverage, featuring BlackFog: www.cbsnews.com/news/boston-...
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Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 26/08/2026
22 victims. 7 countries. 4 days. Settra’s rapid emergence and international reach made it one to watch in our Q2 2026 Ransomware Trends Report. #Ransomware #Cybersecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 25/08/2026
Shadow AI is a rapidly growing challenge for organizations balancing innovation with governance. In Episode 5, Darren explores why visibility into AI usage is becoming just as important as visibility into traditional cyberthreats vimeo.com/1208409110?s...
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BlackFog's Three Vectors of Attack: The Hidden Risk of Shadow AI
Part of BlackFog Decoded, our ongoing series exploring the ideas and technologies shaping modern cybersecurity. Shadow AI is creating new risks for organizations as employees increasingly use…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 24/08/2026
Compromised credentials can give cybercriminals the keys to the castle. Our CEO Darren Williams explains why organizations must assume credentials can be compromised and focus on stopping data exfiltration when attackers get in. Read more: www.itpro.com/security/dat...
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Hacker claims to have stolen millions of Azure customer records from McDonald’s, Vodafone, Kyndryl, and others – here's what we know so far
TheHatman claims the data has been stolen from the victims' Azure and Entra tenants using compromised credentials
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 21/08/2026
Imagine being hit by ransomware, then getting a recovery offer from someone who may have been involved in the attack. That’s the concern around “Ransom Busters.” Once data is stolen, recovery doesn’t mean regaining control. Prevention matters. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
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Rogue ransomware affiliate poses as recovery firm to steal payments
A suspected ransomware affiliate is posing as a ransomware recovery service called "Ransom Busters," contacting the victims before the attacks become public and claiming to be able to provide…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 20/08/2026
400 processes. 48 security products. That’s what GentleKiller has been observed targeting before ransomware is deployed. Read our latest analysis: www.blackfog.com/gentlemen-ge... #CyberSecurity #Ransomware
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 19/08/2026
A ransomware gang sabotaging its own attack? That’s exactly what happened to Akira. The group tried to disable security tools, but also disabled a dependency its own encryptor needed. The encryption failed. The data theft didn’t. Read more: www.techradar.com/pro/security...
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Ransomware gang crashes own attack — with no-one to blame but themselves
Akira disables EDR tools, but kills the encryptor, as well
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 18/08/2026
Attackers are turning data exfiltration into the foundation of modern extortion. In Episode 4, Darren explains why preventing unauthorized data movement is now a critical layer of ransomware protection: vimeo.com/1208404427?s...
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BlackFog's Three Vectors of Attack: What a Ransomware Attack Actually Looks Like
Part of BlackFog Decoded, our ongoing series exploring the ideas and technologies shaping modern cybersecurity. Ransomware is no longer just about encryption. In this episode, BlackFog founder Dr.…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 14/08/2026
AI meeting assistants are designed to listen, but where does all that data go? These are the security risks IT Leaders need to know: www.techtarget.com/enterprise-s...
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Securing AI meeting assistants: What IT leaders need to know | TechTarget
AI tools are helping users get more out of meetings, but they also pose security risks. Learn how to effectively manage AI assistants for meetings.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 14/08/2026
For the first time in history, the US Government will allow vetted companies to conduct offensive operations against international cybercrime organisations. Dr. Darren Williams shared his thoughts on what this move could mean for the cybersecurity: www.intelligentciso.com/middle-east/...
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Trump memorandum opens offensive cyber operations to private US companies – Intelligent CISO Middle East
Intelligent CISO Middle East
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 12/08/2026
Attackers used social engineering techniques to target Levi Strauss employees, before gaining access to corporate systems. You can’t eliminate human error, but you can stop data from leaving. BlackFog CEO Darren Williams weighs in on the incident 👉 www.intelligentciso.com/2026/08/11/l...
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Levi Strauss & Co. confirms cybersecurity incident following social engineering attack – Intelligent CISO
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 11/08/2026
The cyberthreat landscape isn't standing still. Organizations are now facing new challenges driven by AI adoption and autonomous technologies. In Episode 3, Darren introduces BlackFog's Three Vector Framework: vimeo.com/1208401037?s...
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BlackFog's Three Vectors of Attack: One Blind Spot, Three Different Threats
Part of BlackFog Decoded, our ongoing series exploring the ideas and technologies shaping modern cybersecurity. Ransomware, Shadow AI, and Agentic AI may appear to be very different threats, but…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 10/08/2026
Ransomware attacks held flat in Q2. Data exfiltration didn’t. 97% of disclosed ransomware attacks involved data exfiltration, the highest rate we’ve ever recorded. The volume held flat. The objective changed. www.blackfog.com/2026-q2-rans... #Ransomware #CyberSecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 07/08/2026
4,757 ransomware attacks. What can we learn from them? Join our latest webinar as we explore the key ransomware trends shaping H1 2026. 📅 Sept. 17 🕒 10:00 AM EDT | 7:00 AM PDT | 3:00 PM BST Register: blackfog.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Ransomware #CyberSecurity
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 06/08/2026
AI is becoming part of the attack surface. Adversarial AI isn’t about hacking the model. It’s about manipulating it. Here’s what security teams need to know: www.blackfog.com/how-to-defen... #AISecurity #CyberSecurity
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What Enterprises Need To Know To Defend Against Adversarial AI Attacks | BlackFog
What is an adversarial AI attack and what are the potential consequences if businesses do not take the right steps to counter these threats?
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 05/08/2026
Here’s what ransomware looked like in July. We recorded 111 publicly disclosed ransomware attacks in July, a 6.7% increase over July 2025. Our latest State of Ransomware blog rounds up every attack reported this month. 🔗 www.blackfog.com/the-state-of... #Ransomware #CyberSecurity
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The State of Ransomware: July 2026 | BlackFog
BlackFog's state of ransomware July 2026 report measures publicly disclosed and non-disclosed attacks globally.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 04/08/2026
Customer records. Intellectual property. Financial information. These are the assets cybercriminals are ultimately after. In Episode 2, Darren discusses why protecting data, and not simply detecting threats, requires a different security mindset: vimeo.com/1208397819?s...
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BlackFog Origins: Forget the Device, It's the Data
Part of BlackFog Decoded, our ongoing series exploring the ideas and technologies shaping modern cybersecurity. A conversation over lunch with a digital forensics team changed everything. In this…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 03/08/2026
ExfilSquad. The name says it all. Data theft isn’t the outcome. It’s the attack. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08... #DataExfiltration #CyberSecurity #BlackFog
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 31/07/2026
AI is changing how we work, but it’s also increasing the risk of data leaks. Learn why AI governance, data masking, and real-time data protection are now essential. www.blackfog.com/ai-data-prot... #CyberSecurity #AI #DataProtection
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 30/07/2026
BlackFog’s Q2 2026 State of Ransomware Report is out. 40% more undisclosed attacks YoY. 97% involved data exfiltration. 28 new ransomware groups. Services attacks +221% QoQ. www.blackfog.com/2026-q2-rans... #CyberSecurity #Ransomware
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2026 Q2 Ransomware Report | BlackFog
BlackFog’s 2026 Q2 Ransomware Report - Beneath The Surface: Why Stable Attack Numbers Hide A Rapidly Escalating Data Theft Crisis
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 29/07/2026
Thanks to @SecurityWeek for covering our latest research into MedusaHVNC, a malware family that hijacks authenticated browser sessions using hidden Windows desktops. 🔗 www.securityweek.com/medusahvnc-m...
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MedusaHVNC Malware Uses Hidden Windows Desktops to Evade Detection
The malware-as-a-service operation launches legitimate browsers on an invisible desktop, giving attackers persistent and covert remote access to compromised Windows systems.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 28/07/2026
Who's Watching the Back Door? For decades, cybersecurity has focused on keeping attackers out. BlackFog took a different approach. Instead of concentrating solely on the perimeter, we focused on preventing what every attacker is trying to achieve: data exfiltration. vimeo.com/1208350290?s...
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BlackFog Origins: Who's Watching the Back Door?
Part of BlackFog Decoded, an ongoing series exploring the ideas, technologies, and emerging threats shaping the future of cybersecurity. Everyone in cybersecurity was focused on keeping attackers…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 27/07/2026
What if attackers didn’t need your password? Our latest research examines MedusaHVNC, a malware family that abuses live browser sessions using a hidden Windows desktop. www.blackfog.com/medusahvnc-a... #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #ThreatResearch #ThreatIntelligence
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MedusaHVNC: A Hidden Desktop That Steals Live Windows Sessions | BlackFog
MedusaHVNC is a newly uncovered hidden desktop malware giving operators access to live, logged-in browser sessions on Windows devices.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 24/07/2026
Your printer shouldn’t be delivering ransom notes. 🖨️ A recent ransomware campaign used network printers to print ransom demands, proving attackers will use any method to get your attention. 🔗 www.techradar.com/pro/security... #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #ThreatIntelligence
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A bizarre new malware campaign hacks your printer and forces it to print out ransomware demands
Researchers detail odd incidents affecting printers
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 23/07/2026
New Case Study American Alarm spent 6 months independently evaluating BlackFog before deploying it across every endpoint to proactively protect against data exfiltration. Read their story: www.blackfog.com/american-ala... #CyberSecurity #EndpointProtection #AI #ADX
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American Alarm Moves From Reactive Security To Proactive Data Protection With BlackFog | BlackFog
Discover how American Alarm strengthened cybersecurity with BlackFog, preventing data exfiltration, improving AI governance, and reducing cyber risk.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 22/07/2026
AI is making ransomware faster, but data exfiltration is still the end game. BlackFog CEO Darren Williams shares his insights with International Security Journal: internationalsecurityjournal.com/ai-ransomwar... #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #A
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How AI and ransomware are reshaping cybersecurity
ISJ hears exclusively with Dr Darren Williams, Founder and CEO of BlackFog about AI, ransomware and cybersecurity challenges.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 21/07/2026
INC ransomware group’s reported exploitation of SonicWall zero-days shows where the real battle begins: initial access. Ransomware is the final stage, not the first. www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit... #CyberSecurity #Ransomware
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Inc Ransomware Exploits SonicWall SMA Zero-Days
When chained together, the two vulnerabilities allow threat actors to gain root-level capabilities on SonicWall's mobile access appliances.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 20/07/2026
The reported Hugging Face breach could be an early look at the future of cyberattacks. Autonomous AI agents are no longer just boosting productivity. They're becoming an offensive capability. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... #CyberSecurity #AIAgents #InfoSec
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Hugging Face warns an autonomous AI agent hacked its network
The Hugging Face artificial intelligence repository disclosed that attackers gained access to internal datasets and credentials after breaching its production infrastructure using an autonomous AI…
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 17/07/2026
AI hasn’t created a new data protection problem. It’s simply become another destination for sensitive data. The question isn’t just “How do we secure ChatGPT?” It’s “Do we know where our data is going?” www.blackfog.com/chatgpt-secu... #CyberSecurity
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The ChatGPT Security Risks Enterprise Teams Need To Know About | BlackFog
Explore ChatGPT security risks in enterprises, including data leakage, shadow AI exposure and unsanctioned AI usage.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 16/07/2026
Attackers aren’t relying on exploits as much as they used to. Malicious email and phishing now account for more ransomware attacks than vulnerability exploitation. The attack path is changing. Is your security strategy changing with it? www.darkreading.com/identity-acc... #CyberSecurity
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Identity Attacks Overtake Exploits as Top Ransomware Cause
Phishing and malicious email now cause half of all ransomware attacks, overtaking vulnerabilities. MFA was deployed in 97% of credential-based attacks.
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BlackFog @blackfog.com · 15/07/2026
The U.S. has charged three alleged operators of a Russian bulletproof hosting service, targeting infrastructure that supports ransomware and other cybercrime. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... #CyberSecurity #DataExfiltration
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US charges alleged operators of Russian bulletproof hosting service
U.S. federal prosecutors have unsealed charges against three Russian nationals, accusing them of providing bulletproof hosting (BPH) services to ransomware gangs that caused over $62 million in…
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