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One of the latest... [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 12, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Iran Cyberattacks Expose Critical Infrastructure Risks](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/iran-cyberattacks-expose-critical-infrastructure-risks) ### A New Phase of Cyber Warfare Has Arrived A recent report from Ars Technica highlights a troubling escalation in cyber threats targeting the United States. Iran-linked hackers have successfully... [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 11, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Rising Ransom Payments Signal a Dangerous Shift](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/rising-ransom-payments-signal-a-dangerous-shift) ## Rising Ransom Payments Signal a Dangerous Shift A recent report highlighted in[The Times](https://www.thetimes.com/business/technology/article/more-companies-paying-ransoms-cyberattack-krkkv6llh)reveals a troubling reversal in ransomware trends. After years of decline, more companies are once again paying... [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 11, 2026, 3:59:59 AM ##### [Zombie ZIP Malware Bypasses Security Tools](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/zombie-zip-malware-bypasses-security-tools) ## Zombie ZIP: Another Reminder Detection Is Failing A recent report from [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-zombie-zip-technique-lets-malware-slip-past-security-tools/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4)highlights a new technique called “Zombie ZIP” that allows malware to bypass traditional security tools. While... 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[AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 10, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Windows Zero Day BlueHammer Exposes Major Enterprise Risks](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/windows-zero-day-bluehammer-exposes-major-enterprise-risks) In early April 2026, a troubling new cybersecurity threat emerged for organizations still relying on traditional endpoint defenses and waiting on vendor patches. According to a report on *Security...* [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 9, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Why Proactive Cybersecurity Is Now a Business Imperative](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/why-proactive-cybersecurity-is-now-a-business-imperative) Cybersecurity has reached a turning point. For years, organizations have relied on firewalls, endpoint detection, and response tools to defend against threats. But as highlighted in a recent article... [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 9, 2026, 3:59:59 AM ##### [Ransomware at Machine Speed: The New Reality](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/ransomware-at-machine-speed-the-new-reality) ## Ransomware at Machine Speed: The New Reality A recent report from[CSO Online](https://www.csoonline.com/article/4154934/microsoft-says-medusa-linked-storm-1175-is-speeding-ransomware-attacks.html) highlights a troubling shift in the ransomware landscape. According to Microsoft, the group known as Storm-1175, linked to... [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 8, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [APT28 Evolves with Custom Tools to Evade Detection](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/apt28-evolves-with-custom-tools-to-evade-detection) ## APT28’s New Playbook: Customization Over Commodity A recent report from[BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-hackers-deploy-customized-variant-of-covenant-open-source-tool/) highlights a concerning evolution in advanced cyber threats. The Russian state-sponsored threat group APT28,... [AppGuard](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/appguard), [0-day](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/0-day), [Ransomware](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/tag/ransomware) Apr 8, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Fortinet EMS Flaw Actively Exploited in Attacks](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/fortinet-ems-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks) A newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Fortinet’s FortiClient Endpoint Management Server is already being exploited in real-world attacks. As highlighted in a recent [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fortinet-forticlient-ems-flaw-cve-2026-35616-exploited-in-attacks/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4)article, this... 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