Payouts King Ransomware Evades EDR With Obfuscation and Direct System Calls

A new ransomware group known as Payouts King has quietly been building a reputation since it first appeared in April 2025. While it spent most of last year flying under the radar, early 2026 brought a noticeable spike in activity tied to former affiliates of the now-defunct BlackBasta operation. The group targets organizations through well-worn […] The post Payouts King Ransomware Evades EDR With Obfuscation and Direct System Calls appeared first on Cyber Security News.