Nitrogen is a ransomware_group tracked across 8 threat clusters and 34 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed February 2, 2026; most recent activity July 15, 2026.
In March 2026, Iranian-linked hackers breached Stryker, a medical device manufacturer, causing factory resets on over 200,000 devices in 79 countries. This incident was followed by the Nitrogen ransomware group's attack…
Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack on its North American facilities, attributed to the Nitrogen ransomware group, which claims to have stolen 8 terabytes of data, including over 11 million files. The attack reportedly…
The Vect 2.0 ransomware, emerging from a partnership with the TeamPCP group, has been found to irreversibly destroy files larger than 128 KB instead of encrypting them for ransom. This critical flaw, identified by Check…
RubyGems has halted new user sign-ups after a malicious attack on May 11, 2026, which involved the publication of hundreds of malicious packages targeting its staff. The malicious code aimed to execute cross-site…
A phishing campaign has emerged, targeting small businesses across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States with emails impersonating Interpol. The emails claim that the recipient's organization is under…
Hong Kong's privacy watchdog plans to consult lawmakers in 2026 about introducing mandatory data breach reporting and associated penalties. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung Lai-ling announced the proposed legislative…
Nitrogen's ransomware has been confirmed to be uncrackable, even by its creators. Government advisories warn that paying ransomware gangs for a decryptor key does not guarantee its receipt or the integrity of the files.…
The Nitrogen ransomware group is unable to unlock files for its victims due to a programming error in their decryptor. Cybersecurity experts advise against paying the ransom, as it will not result in data recovery. This…