BlackFog’s blog ranks #37 in Feedspot’s Top 100 Cybersecurity Blogs of 2026.

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A practical DPIA for AI & data exfiltration risk built by privacy law experts.
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CamoLeak: How GitHub Copilot Became An Exfiltration Channel | BlackFog CamoLeak turned GitHub Copilot into a silent data exfiltration channel via prompt injection and GitHub's own image proxy. CVSS 9.6.

AI Assistants as Data Exfiltration Channels

BlackFog’s CamoLeak analysis shows how GitHub Copilot can be used to leak sensitive data.

Are you prepared for AI driven risks?

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The State of Ransomware: March 2026 | BlackFog BlackFog's state of ransomware March 2026 report measures publicly disclosed and non-disclosed attacks globally.

March ransomware attacks remained high, with 90 publicly disclosed incidents and the U.S. accounting for 60% of cases. Healthcare was the top target, and Qilin led activity.

Find out who made headlines:
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We’re heading to the Innovate Cybersecurity Summit, Marco Island (April 19–21, 2026).

Join us at the Carahsoft Pavilion to connect with our team and discuss today’s biggest challenges in ransomware and data exfiltration.

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Hasbro hit by hackers, order and shipping delays Hasbro says a cyberattack knocked systems offline and recovery could take weeks, with interim measures raising the risk of order and shipping delays.

Hasbro was forced to take systems offline after a cyberattack, disrupting orders and shipments with recovery expected to take weeks.

Another example of how quickly cyber incidents can impact operations at scale.

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Your AI Gateway Was a Backdoor: Inside the LiteLLM Supply Chain Compromise TeamPCP orchestrated one of the most sophisticated multi-ecosystem supply chain campaigns publicly documented to date. It cascaded through developer tooling and compromised LiteLLM and exposed how AI…

AI supply chains are now a target.

A LiteLLM compromise shows how attackers exploit trusted tools to steal credentials and maintain access.

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Venom Stealer Turns ClickFix Into a Full Exfiltration Pipeline | BlackFog BlackFog analyzes Venom Stealer, a new MaaS infostealer that uses ClickFix delivery to launch an automated exfiltration pipeline covering credential theft, wallet cracking, and fund sweeping.

Venom Stealer is redefining MaaS.

Blending ClickFix social engineering with continuous data exfiltration, it goes beyond traditional infostealers.

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Hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel’s personal email account Hackers identifying themselves as the Handala group have claimed responsibility for breaching the personal Gmail account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing alleged sensitive materials online and…

Hackers claim to have breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email.

Not a government system, a personal account.

A reminder that cyber risk doesn’t stop at the enterprise.

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Co-op boss quits after year marked by cyber-attack and claims of ‘toxic’ culture Shirine Khoury-Haq denies exit linked to allegations about behaviour at retail and funerals group as it sinks to £125m loss

Co-op’s CEO steps down after a period that included a major cyberattack.

Cyber incidents don’t just impact systems or finances. There is a real human cost.

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BlackFog wins 2x Silver Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity 2026 🏆🏆

Creative Cybersecurity Campaign (Best of Category)
Most Innovative Next Generation Security for BlackFog ADX

Recognizing innovation, leadership, and real-world impact in cybersecurity.

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How To Close The Shadow AI Security Gap Before It's Too Late Urgent Threat: If left unchecked, the use of these ‘under-the-radar’ AI tools could trigger data loss on an unprecedented scale. By Darren Williams

Shadow AI is already here.

Employees are using AI tools outside approved channels, putting sensitive data at risk. Detection is too late. Prevention is key.

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BlackFog recognized by the Business Intelligence Group in the Cybersecurity category of the AI Excellence Awards.

Our AI driven ADX technology prevents data exfiltration and stops ransomware and zero-day threats in real time.

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FBI warns of Handala hackers using Telegram in malware attacks The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned network defenders that Iranian hackers linked to the country's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) are using Telegram in malware attacks.

The FBI warns that the Handala hacking group is using Telegram to support malware operations, including command-and-control via bots.

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“Give me six hours:" negotiator pleads for more time as LockBit pressures client at the heart of a supply chain attack An attack by a notorious cyber gang brought a French data center to a halt. With thousands relying on its servers, the pressure was on to negotiate. An incident responder begged them to hold off. It…

A LockBit attack took down a French data center serving 350,000+ customers.

$5M demand. Countdown timer. Even physical intimidation.

The response? Don’t engage. Buy time.

It worked.

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Less than half of SOC alerts are investigated each day.

Alert volume is rising. Capacity isn’t. Attackers hide in the noise.

Prevention matters. At BlackFog, we stop data exfiltration at the source.

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Warlock Ransomware Group Augments Post-Exploitation Activities In a recent attack, the group showcased stealthier cross-network activity, thanks to its use of a new BYOVD technique and other tools.

We’ve been saying it for years: ransomware isn’t about encryption. It’s about data.

Warlock is just the latest example. Attackers focus on exfiltration long before encryption begins.

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BlackFog’s ADX Vision has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cyber Security Product of the Year at the Cybersecurity Awards.

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LotAI: How Attackers Weaponize AI Assistants for Data Exfiltration | BlackFog When attackers use approved AI tools for data exfiltration: how LotAI turns Copilot and Grok into covert C2 relays.

AI adoption is growing fast. So are the risks.

Our latest research explores LotAI (Living off the AI), where threat actors abuse trusted AI tools and integrations to access and exfiltrate sensitive data.

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AI-generated Slopoly malware used in Interlock ransomware attack A new malware strain dubbed Slopoly, likely created using generative AI tools, allowed a threat actor to remain on a compromised server for more than a week and steal data in an Interlock ransomware…

AI generated malware is already appearing in ransomware attacks.

Researchers found AI generated “slopology” malware used in an Interlock intrusion, showing how generative AI is accelerating attack development.

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Salesforce confirms ShinyHunters exploited Experience Cloud sites The ShinyHunters cybercrime group has systematically targeted Salesforce instances since mid-2025.

Salesforce confirms a group linked to ShinyHunters exploited misconfigured Experience Cloud sites, using a modified AuraInspector tool to query exposed CRM data. The issue stems from overly permissive guest user settings, not a platform vulnerability.

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Stryker shares fell ~3% after reports of a suspected Iran-linked cyberattack. Wiper malware reportedly wiped Windows devices and caused global outages.
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AI-driven cybercrime surges as China reports 158% spike in cases China’s courts have reported a sharp rise in cybercrime, warning that artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to enable scams, doxxing, and other online offences.

AI is reshaping cybercrime.

China has reported a 158% surge in AI-driven cybercrime cases, showing how quickly attackers are using AI to scale phishing, social engineering, and other attacks.

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Turns out most cybercriminals are old enough to know better : Law enforcement data shows profit-driven cybercrime is dominated by 35- to 44-year-olds, not script kiddies

The stereotype of cybercriminals as teenage hackers is wrong.

Most profit driven cybercriminals are aged 35–44, showing how cybercrime has become a structured industry.

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Shadow AI is a growing security risk.

Our research found 60% of employees would use unapproved AI tools to meet deadlines, putting sensitive data at risk.

BlackFog ADX Vision helps stop unauthorized AI data sharing.

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Double whammy: Steaelite RAT bundles data theft, ransomware : Credential and cryptocurrency theft, live surveillance, ransomware - an attacker's Swiss Army knife

Steaelite RAT is lowering the barrier for cybercriminals.

As BlackFog CEO Darren Williams told The Register, the tool is being sold via Telegram for $200/month, allowing even less experienced operators to deploy attacks.

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The State of Ransomware: February 2026 | BlackFog BlackFog's state of ransomware February 2026 report measures publicly disclosed and non-disclosed attacks globally.

February saw 82 publicly disclosed ransomware incidents, with healthcare the most targeted sector (31%).

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6 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Solutions for 2026: Securing the Air Gap Discover 6 platforms defining the ICS/OT cybersecurity stack in 2026. Learn how to secure the air gap with identity, visibility, and secure data transfer.

The “air gap” is no longer a security strategy.

IIoT World’s latest ICS/OT cybersecurity roundup highlights BlackFog ADX as part of the shift toward prevention-first security that stops data exfiltration at the source.

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Beyond the Perimeter: Darren Williams on why Anti-Data Exfiltration is the New Cybersecurity Standard - Techstrong TV Anti-Data Exfiltration CybersecurityBlackFog CEO Darren Williams joins Techstrong TV to discuss the 47% rise in ransomware, the failure of legacy DLP, and why protecting data at the endpoint is the…

Darren Williams joined TechStrongTV to discuss why ADX is the new cybersecurity standard and highlight key trends from BlackFog's 2025 State of Ransomware Report.

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BlackFog will be attending the 3rd Annual Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit in Washington, DC, March 9–11.

Looking forward to engaging with public sector leaders on proactive cybersecurity, ransomware defense, and AI driven cyber risks.

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