Authorities dismantle KillSec group

Risky Business NewsOctober 2, 2026Threat Intel

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Authorities dismantle the KillSec hacking group, South Africa thwarts a ransomware attack against air traffic control systems, the US sanctions Venezuelan ATM hackers and a Chinese APT targets AI experts.

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AttackRansomwareMalware that encrypts an organisation's systems and demands payment, often after stealing data to leak.
ConceptAPT · Advanced persistent threatA well-resourced hacking group, usually tied to a government, that runs long, targeted campaigns.

Authorities dismantle KillSec group

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