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Russian Cybercriminals Launch New Ransomware with Flawed Encryption

Russian Cybercriminals Launch New Ransomware with Flawed Encryption

First seen 12 Dec 2025, 16:53 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

CyberVolk has re-emerged with a new ransomware-as-a-service model called VolkLocker. However, the encryption mechanism is reportedly broken due to a hardcoded key, which may limit its effectiveness. This development highlights ongoing challenges in combating ransomware threats from Russian cybercriminals.

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