Daily Brief — March 3, 2026

DFIR Daily Threat Brief

đź’° Ransomware Activity

In 2026, ransomware group 0APT claimed numerous victims but was later identified as a scam. Qilin was the most active ransomware group in February 2026. February saw 680 claimed victims across 54 groups.

🚨 Critical Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-24061 is a critical Telnetd flaw granting root access. CVE-2026-20127 is a Cisco SD-WAN authentication bypass vulnerability actively exploited. Both are critical and exploited in the wild.

🛡️ Incident Response & DFIR News

Recent DFIR news includes a ransomware incident at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and CISA guidance on identifying dormant Ivanti malware. These updates emphasize the importance of comprehensive incident response strategies and advanced detection methods.

đź“° Latest Ransomware Attacks

In 2026, ransomware attacks continue to target various sectors, including healthcare and government, with significant data breaches reported. The University of Hawaii Cancer Center confirmed a major data compromise affecting 1.2 million people. Ransomware trends show attackers using multi-extortion tactics.

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