Tag: Threat actor

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F5 Security Breach Puts Hundreds of Thousands of Systems at Risk, Prompting Federal Emergency Directive

A major F5 security breach has exposed hundreds of thousands of systems to potential cyberattacks, according to security researchers. Federal agencies face urgent patching deadlines following CISA’s emergency directive addressing what sources describe as an imminent threat to government networks.

Massive Exposure Following F5 Security Incident

More than 266,000 F5 BIG-IP instances connected to the public internet could be vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks following a significant security breach at the company, security experts have warned. According to reports, the exposure affects systems worldwide, with the majority located in the United States.

by Oliver Keaton
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Ransomware Ecosystem Diversifies as Active Groups Hit Record Levels, Analysis Reveals

The ransomware threat landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the number of active groups reaches unprecedented levels. According to new research, while overall attack volume has stabilized, the diversity of threat actors has created new challenges for cybersecurity defenders across industries.

Ransomware Groups Multiply Despite Stabilized Attack Activity

The ransomware ecosystem continues to evolve with a record number of active groups operating worldwide, according to reports from cybersecurity researchers. GuidePoint Security’s recently released Q3 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report indicates that while the total number of known attacks has stabilized, the threat actor landscape has become increasingly fragmented.

by Darren Holt