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New Spirals ransomware encrypts victim network in under 24 hours

BleepingComputer·July 16, 2026·1 min read
New Spirals ransomware encrypts victim network in under 24 hours

A new ransomware actor called Spirals completed a corporate intrusion, from initial access to data theft and encryption, in less than 24 hours. The rapid attack timeline highlights the increasing speed of ransomware operations, posing significant challenges for defenders in detecting and responding to threats.

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