Tag: WarLock

  • Warlock Ransomware Targets Water and Telecom Operators

    Warlock Ransomware Targets Water and Telecom Operators

    Warlock ransomware attackers have targeted a water utility, a telecommunications provider, a regional government body and a university through vulnerable SharePoint servers. Researchers at Symantec and Carbon Black linked the intrusions to Longlegs, a China-linked group associated with Warlock’s development. During the past two months, its activity appears to have concentrated on Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking…

  • WarLock Ransomware Attacks Surge in September

    WarLock Ransomware Attacks Surge in September

    The ransomware group WarLock has escalated its activities sharply, claiming over 60 victims in September 2025. Also known as Gold Salem or Storm-2603, the group has targeted major enterprises, telecoms, and government agencies worldwide. The WarLock ransomware attacks surge highlights how quickly a new group can rise in prominence. Who Is WarLock? First observed in…