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SafePay ransomware group has targeted hundreds this year, US agencies say

Published

21 October 2026

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regulatory

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Security: Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The SafePay ransomware group has attacked around 600 victims worldwide this year by exploiting compromised credentials and known vulnerabilities, affecting critical infrastructure sectors across multiple regions including the Americas and Australia, according to US agencies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Cybersecurity, and 7 sources have reported it between 20 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face increased threat from a ransomware group actively exploiting known security gaps and stolen credentials. Now is the moment to tighten access controls and patch internet-facing systems to protect your critical assets.

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7 sources · first reported 20 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026

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