Florida Ransomware Recovery Firm Owner Charged with Defrauding Clients
Malware & Ransomware

Florida Ransomware Recovery Firm Owner Charged with Defrauding Clients

Zohar Pinhasi, 50, also known as “Zack Silver” and “Zack Green,” a U.S. and Israeli national, was arraigned today in the Eastern District of New York on wire fraud charges relating to Pinhasi’s false representations that he could decrypt ransomware without paying cybercriminals.

Omarchy launches $100k bug bounty program on HackerOne
Hacking

Omarchy launches $100k bug bounty program on HackerOne

Omarchy now has an official bug bounty program on HackerOne! The Omacom Foundation has funded it with $100,000 for bounties, so researchers who find a real vulnerability and report it privately can now get paid for…

South Korea warns of AI hacking after bank data breaches
Data Breaches

South Korea warns of AI hacking after bank data breaches

Seoul is alarmed after a recent breach of South Korean banks' cyber defenses that reportedly involved AI-assisted hacking. Officials warn such methods could be used to also target other sectors and government agencies.

Teenager suspected of leading KillSec ransomware group
Malware & Ransomware

Teenager suspected of leading KillSec ransomware group

On 30 September 2026, law enforcement took control of KillSec’s leak site, securing at least 110 terabytes of data against further unauthorised access. The cybercrime group used the site to threaten organisations with the publication of stolen files unless they paid a ransom.