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BlackFile Targets Financial Firms in Ongoing Extortion Campaign

Financial firms are under attack by a relentless extortion group called BlackFile, which has been targeting the sector with alarming persistence since the start of the year. This threat actor has also set its sights on other industries, including med tech, with no signs of slowing down.

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BlackFile Group Launches Vishing Attacks on Retail, Hospitality Firms

Retail and hospitality firms are under siege from a financially motivated threat group, known as BlackFile Group, that's launching vishing attacks to extort money, with a campaign that has been quietly escalating since February 2026. This persistent threat uses no custom malware, making it a stealthy and formidable foe.

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