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For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 27th July, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Nichirei, a Japan-based frozen-food supplier and logistics company, has experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted shipping operations and affected approximately 5,000 customers. KFC Japan warned of possible shortages. Nichirei confirmed personal data theft,

Halcyon’s latest quarterly ransomware report showed that while ransomware attacks are declining, obfuscation techniques are getting harder to fight against

Comparitech’s analysis of incidents in the first half of 2026 finds that the emergence of The Gentlemen ransomware has resulted in surge in attacks against higher education

A new study of organizations which have fallen victim to ransomware suggests the rise of AI-tools being used by hackers is making life harder for defenders

Analysis by Black Kite warns that ransomware ecosystem is becoming bigger and more fragmented

JadePuffer follow-up campaign deployed ENCFORGE locker built to destroy AI model artifacts

Government organizations are targeted by attackers who know agencies cannot afford disruption to public services

Analysis of ransomware incidents by ReliaQuest indicates a shift in the ransomware landscape

Research of incidents by Sophos finds that phishing, brute force attacks and other identity-based threats have surpassed software vulnerabilities as means of delivering ransomware