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According to a recent *Cybersecurity Insiders* article, ransomware attacks have reached a point where they present a clear and... [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) Jan 2, 2026, 5:59:30 AM ##### [$18B in Ransomware Losses Signals a Growing Business Crisis](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/18b-in-ransomware-losses-signals-a-growing-business-crisis) Ransomware threats continue to evolve and threaten businesses of all sizes. New research shows how severe the impact can be on operational continuity and financial performance if ransomware is not... [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) Jan 1, 2026, 4:00:01 AM ##### [Webrat Malware Turns GitHub PoCs Into Traps for Security Pros](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/webrat-malware-turns-github-pocs-into-traps-for-security-pros) Cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts searching GitHub for proof‑of‑concept (PoC) exploit code are being targeted by a deceptive new malware campaign involving the Webrat Trojan, according to a [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) Jan 1, 2026, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Businesses Must Face the New AI and NFC Cyber Threats Head On](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/businesses-must-face-the-new-ai-and-nfc-cyber-threats-head-on) In late December 2025, *TechRadar* highlighted a new wave of cyberattacks led by **AI‑created ransomware and NFC‑based threats**, underscoring the rapidly changing threat landscape that all businesses must... [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) Dec 31, 2025, 4:00:00 AM ##### [HardBit 4.0 Ransomware Exploits Open RDP and SMB Services](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/hardbit-4.0-ransomware-exploits-open-rdp-and-smb-services) Ransomware continues to evolve faster than many defenders can keep up. The latest example comes from a dangerous variant known as **HardBit 4.0**, which uses tried and true attack methods in increasingly... [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) Dec 31, 2025, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Stop Treating Cybersecurity as an IT Problem and Protect Your Business](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/stop-treating-cybersecurity-as-an-it-problem-and-protect-your-business) In today’s digital economy, cybersecurity can no longer be tucked away in the back corner of the IT department. [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) Dec 30, 2025, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Hospitals Face Massive Cyber Risk From Connected Medical Devices](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/hospitals-face-massive-cyber-risk-from-connected-medical-devices) Hospitals and health systems are rapidly becoming high-risk targets for cyberattacks because of the explosion of connected medical devices on their networks. [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) Dec 30, 2025, 3:59:59 AM ##### [ATM Jackpotting Charges Reveal Limits of Detect and Respond Security](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/atm-jackpotting-charges-reveal-limits-of-detect-and-respond-security) In late December 2025, U.S. authorities announced criminal charges against 54 individuals tied to a sprawling nationwide ATM jackpotting scheme that resulted in millions in stolen cash. The... [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) Dec 29, 2025, 4:00:00 AM ##### [Google Drive API Malware Shows Why Business Security Must Evolve](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/google-drive-api-malware-shows-why-business-security-must-evolve) Cybersecurity teams are sounding the alarm over a new strain of Windows malware that evades conventional defenses by abusing everyday cloud tools. According to a recent article from *The Hacker News*,... 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