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Are Attackers Hiding Inside Your Network Traffic?
I believe one of the important shifts in cybersecurity over the past several years is how attackers are hiding in plain sight. According to the 2026 IP Intelligence Study released by Spur Intelligence, anonymizing infrastructure, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and residential proxies, are now involved in nearly every modern cyberattack. These tools allow…
Global Security News, malware
Hackers Use PyInstaller and AMSI Patching to Deliver XWorm RAT v7.4
Hackers are hiding XWorm malware in PyInstaller files to bypass Windows security, steal data and remotely control devices through ads.
AI, Global Security News
Scammers Use Hidden Text to Bypass AI Email Filters in Phishing Scams
Scammers are hiding invisible text inside phishing emails to manipulate AI-powered email filters and increase the chances of scams reaching inboxes.
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Grafana Patches AI Bug That Could Have Leaked User Data
By hiding malicious instructions on an attacker-controlled Web page, AI could ingest orders as benign and return sensitive data to the attacker’s server.
Global Security News
Android developers just got a new verification layer
To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company is also introducing app registration, which links apps to verified developer identities. Developers can still choose where to distribute their apps (Source: Google) Developers can begin completing verification now through…
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New font-rendering trick hides malicious commands from AI tools
A new font-rendering attack causes AI assistants to miss malicious commands shown on webpages by hiding them in seemingly harmless HTML. […]
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Hackers Use Excel Exploit to Hide XWorm 7.2 in JPEG Files, Hijack PCs
A new phishing campaign is spreading XWorm 7.2 via malicious Excel files, hiding the malware in Windows processes, and using AES encryption to steal passwords and Wi-Fi keys.