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From April to July 2026, ZCyberNews published six articles under check-point-research, covering two critical and four high-severity vulnerabilities. The most frequently observed threat actor was Handala Hack, alongside Silver Dragon and The Gentlemen. Key CVEs included CVE-2024-55591, CVE-2025-32433, and CVE-2025-33073. Affected sectors spanned government, consumer, critical infrastructure, mobile, and software consultancy, with incidents reported across Europe, Global, Israel, Middle east, and Southeast asia.
HIGHBrowser-Only Ransomware Exploits Chrome File System API via
Check Point Research found a DeepSeek-generated sample using Chrome's File System Access API to encrypt Android photo directories — no native payload or exploit required.
CRITICALThe Gentlemen RaaS Internal Leak Exposes Admin, Affiliates, Tactics
A leaked backend database from The Gentlemen RaaS operation reveals 9 accounts, admin TOX ID, initial access via Fortinet/Cisco edge flaws, and a 190,000 USD ransom payout.
CRITICALVECT Ransomware Wiper Bug Destroys Data, Not Just Encrypts
Check Point Research found a bug in VECT ransomware's encryption logic that permanently destroys files on Windows systems — no recovery possible even after paying.
HIGHSilver Dragon APT Targets Southeast Asia, Europe in Espionage Campaign
Check Point Research tracks Silver Dragon, a Chinese-aligned APT group operationally linked to APT41, targeting government and telecom entities in Southeast Asia and Europe with…
HIGHHandala Hack: Iranian Group's Wipe-and-Leak Operations Detailed
Check Point Research details Handala Hack (Void Manticore), an Iranian threat actor behind destructive wiper attacks and hack-and-leak ops via the Homeland Justice persona since…
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