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#6 BleepingComputer general April 24, 2026 at 18:26 UTC

New BlackFile extortion group linked to surge of vishing attacks

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

BlackFile extortion group has conducted data theft and extortion attacks against retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026, linked to surge in vishing (voice phishing) attacks. The group's targeting of customer-facing industries and use of voice-based social engineering represents an evolution in ransomware group tactics.

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