China-Linked Hackers Turning Popular Cybersecurity Tool Into Ransomware Launchpad, Microsoft Warns

China-Linked Hackers Deploy New StormEncryptor Ransomware, Likely via N-central Flaw | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware - National Cyber Security Consulting

Ravie LakshmananAug 10, 2026Ransomware / Cybercrime Microsoft has disclosed that Storm-1175, a financially motivated threat actor linked to China, has deployed a previously undocumented ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. The use of StormEncryptor marks a shift from the adversary's previous use of Medusa ransomware, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Team said. "StormEncryptor is written in C++ and […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS …

China-linked hackers turning popular cybersecurity tool into ransomware launchpad, Microsoft warns

A China-linked threat actor is believed to be exploiting a critical vulnerability affecting cybersecurity software from the company N-able.

Ransomware Operators Disable EDR, Backup Software and Windows Telemetry Before Encryption

Ransomware crews are increasingly trying to blind a victim before they encrypt anything. Analysis shows that attackers can disable endpoint detection and response tools, interrupt Windows telemetry, and target backup services to reduce the chance that defenders spot or contain the intrusion in time. The findings focus on ten ransomware families that were least often prevented in 2026 testing data. Play had the lowest prevention score at 13 perce…