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New Cyber Extortion Groups Target Critical Infrastructure with Phishing Tactics
Two threat groups, Cordial Spider and Snarky Spider, affiliated with The Com, are targeting U.S. organizations across various critical infrastructure sectors for rapid data theft and extortion. Their operations,…
5 articles · Updated May 1, 2026 -
BlackFile Group Launches Vishing and Data Extortion Campaign Against Retail and Hospitality
Since February 2026, the BlackFile Group has targeted retail and hospitality sectors, employing vishing attacks to steal employee credentials. Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reported that the group uses spoofed VoIP…
2 articles · Updated April 27, 2026 -
Scattered Spider Reclassified as Decentralized Cybercrime Collective
Scattered Spider, a cybercrime entity linked to various high-profile attacks since 2022, has been reclassified as a decentralized collective rather than a unified group. Group-IB's analysis indicates that it consists of…
2 articles · Updated July 7, 2026 -
The Com: Cybercrime Ecosystem Fuels Violence and Exploitation
The Com, a decentralized criminal ecosystem, has emerged as a significant threat, combining cybercrime, exploitation of minors, and real-world violence. This group primarily targets cloud and SaaS platforms, with…
2 articles · Updated May 29, 2026 -
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…
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Europol Arrests 30 Members of The Com Ransomware Network
Europol has announced the arrest of 30 individuals linked to The Com, a decentralized cybercrime group primarily composed of teenagers and young adults. This operation is part of Project Compass, which has identified…
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- Connecting Scattered Spider — www.group-ib.com · July 8, 2026
- 'The Com' Cyberattacks Support Violence & Sexploitation — Darkreading · May 29, 2026
- Cyberscoop — cyberscoop.com · May 1, 2026
- Two new extortion crews are speedrunning the Scattered Spider playbook — Cyberscoop · April 30, 2026
- Tech-armed crime: Europol warns AI and encryption are giving villains the edge — Escudodigital · April 28, 2026
- BlackFile Group Targets Retail and Hospitality with Vishing Attacks — Infosecurity-Magazine · April 27, 2026
- Europol goes after The Com’s ransomware and extortion networks — Feeds2.Feedburner · February 27, 2026