The Halcyon RISE Team has found that the Babuk2 ransomware group is making extortion demands based on false claims, often using data from previous breaches to support their threats. This can cause unnecessary panic and financial loss for businesses. Independent investigations and consultation with cybersecurity experts are essential to validate such claims, minimise risks, and ensure resources are allocated effectively.

Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware
Google suspended the account of an advertiser who was using sponsored ads to deliver malware, instead of the promised access to DeepSeek. The malicious ads