LunaLock Ransomware Attacking Artists to Steal and Encrypt Data

Security researchers first observed LunaLock in early September 2025, a sophisticated ransomware strain targeting independent illustrators and digital artists. Leveraging compromised credentials and social engineering, the group behind LunaLock has zeroed in on a niche marketplace—Artists & Clients—where freelance creators exchange custom commissions. Initial intrusion involved spear-phishing campaigns disguised as royalty notifications, enticing victims to […]