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CyberVolk is a pro-Russia hacktivist persona Sentinel Labs first documented in late 2024, and it has been tracked using multiple ransomware tools to conduct attacks aligned with Russian government interests.  After seemingly lying dormant for most of 2025 due to Telegram enforcement actions, the group returned in August 2025 with a new RaaS offering called VolkLocker (aka CyberVolk 2.x).

Below, researchers examine the functionality of VolkLocker, including its Telegram-based automation, encrypti

Cyber threat actors associated with the Cyclops ransomware have been observed offering an information stealer malware designed to capture sensitive data from infected hosts.  The threat actor behind this Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) promotes its offering on forums where it requests a share of profits from those engaging in malicious activities using its malware.

Cyclops ransomware is notable for targeting all major desktop operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.  It is also des