Two contractors of the Canadian government, Brookfield Global Relocation Services (BGRS) and SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving Services, were hacked last month, potentially exposing sensitive information of government employees dating back to 1999. The LockBit ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching SIRVA’s systems, saying it has stolen documents and backups. The number of affected individuals remains undetermined.

New ‘Payload’ Ransomware Uses Babuk-Style Encryption Against Windows and ESXi Systems
A newly identified ransomware strain called “Payload” has emerged as a serious threat to organizations across multiple sectors, combining strong encryption techniques with advanced anti-forensic


