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Ransomware Payment Trends Q2 2026: What the Coveware by Veeam Report Reveals

The Coveware by Veeam Q2 2026 report shows ransomware payments splitting sharply, with averages climbing while medians fall, reflecting a wider gap between mass-extortion incidents and smaller cases.

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Chaos Ransomware and msaRAT: How Attackers Hide C2 Traffic in Headless Browsers

A new analysis shows the Chaos ransomware group routing command-and-control traffic through headless Chrome and Edge using a Rust implant called msaRAT, raising the bar for defenders.

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Qilin Ransomware Group Exploits PAN-OS Authentication Bypass for Initial Access

A high-severity PAN-OS authentication bypass flaw was weaponized by Qilin ransomware operators in June 2026, enabling initial access to enterprise environments through vulnerable Palo Alto Networks firewalls.

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Ransomware Re-Extortion: Why Paying Doesn't End the Attack

Fresh Proofpoint survey data shows that paying a ransom rarely ends the story, with repeat extortion hitting victims even after the first payment clears.