Payouts King Emerges: New Ransomware Operation Tied to Ex

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • April 17, 2026

Payouts King is emerging as a technically sophisticated ransomware operation believed to be run by former BlackBasta affiliates, reusing their social‑engineering playbook while introducing hardened obfuscation and encryption routines. The group focuses on high‑value data theft and selective encryption, leveraging strong cryptography and extensive evasion to stay ahead of antivirus and EDR tools. BlackBasta, itself […]

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Ransomware Fuels Surge in Global Cyberattacks As of February 12, 2026, organizations worldwide are experiencing an average of 2,090 cyber-attacks per week, largely driven by ransomware incidents. This increase highlights the ongoing challenges faced by businesses in securing their networks against evolving cyber threats. 1922 sources 64

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