cybersecurityFriday, June 26, 2026
Ransomware gangs have shifted their focus to Europe, where attacks surged 55% in early 2026. Meanwhile, a new open-source defense initiative launched, and Europol is pushing for more data access to fight cybercrime.
Europe has overtaken other regions as the primary target for ransomware, driven by RaaS gangs targeting supply chains.
Black Kite tracked 684 ransomware attacks in Europe in the first four months of 2026, a 55% increase over 2025. RaaS gangs are now targeting European organizations and their supply chains.
A new backdoor called Backdoor.Mistic has been active since April 2026 and may be linked to the initial access broker Woodgnat, whose tools have been used by multiple ransomware groups including Qilin and Black Basta.
Two initiatives aim to shore up defenses: a coordinated open-source remediation effort and proposed reforms to Europol's data powers.
An open letter from the tech industry announces Akrites, a coordinated effort to remediate vulnerabilities in open source software that underpins global critical infrastructure.
The European Commission has proposed reforms to expand Europol's data access and processing powers, allowing it to process large datasets from private partners and proactively identify crime patterns.
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