Ransomware Uses SYSTEM Scheduled Task to Encrypt Local Drives With Elevated Privileges

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • May 29, 2026

A newly analyzed ransomware strain called The Gentlemen is raising serious alarms across the cybersecurity community. Built in the Go programming language and obfuscated with a tool called Garble, it combines powerful per-file encryption with an aggressive ability to spread itself silently across entire networks without any human intervention. Organizations in education, healthcare, transportation, and […]

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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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