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Ransomware's latest twist: No backups, no salvation
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A new ransomware group named n0n is threatening to encrypt or delete backup infrastructures, challenging the assumption that backups ensure recovery from attacks. The group mainly targets the US financial sector but also hits other countries, leveraging stolen credentials and privilege escalation for extortion.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.
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You face a new ransomware pressure point as attackers challenge the basic defence of backups. Harden your access controls and verify recovery drills now to keep your business off the ransom list.
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