Cybersecurity researchers have discovered five malicious Rust crates that masquerade as time-related utilities to transmit .env file data to the threat actors. The Rust packages, published to crates.io, are listed below – chrono_anchor dnp3times time_calibrator time_calibrators time-sync The crates, per Socket, impersonate timeapi.io and were published between late February and early March
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Fake OpenClaw npm Package Installs GhostClaw Malware
A malicious npm package is targeting developers by posing as a legitimate command-line tool while secretly deploying an infostealer and a remote access trojan (RAT). The package, @openclaw-ai/openclawai, masquerades as an OpenClaw Installer utility but instead initiates a multi-stage malware operation. Once executed, it attempts to steal credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, SSH keys, browser data, and…
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Devs looking for OpenClaw get served a GhostClaw RAT
A malicious npm package posing as an OpenClaw Installer has been caught deploying a remote access trojan (RAT) on victim machines, according to new JFrog research. The package, published under the name “@openclaw-ai/openclawai”, pretends to be an installer for the legitimate CLI tool but instead launches a multi-stage infection chain that steals system credentials, browser…
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Malicious Chrome Extension Targets imToken Wallet Users
A malicious Chrome extension disguised as a harmless color visualization tool is quietly redirecting users to phishing pages designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet credentials. Socket researchers warn that the extension impersonates the popular imToken wallet brand and tricks victims into entering their seed phrases or private keys. The “… extension automatically opens a threat actor-controlled…
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Malicious npm Package Posing as OpenClaw Installer Deploys RAT, Steals macOS Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious npm package that masquerades as an OpenClaw installer to deploy a remote access trojan (RAT) and steal sensitive data from compromised hosts. The package, named “@openclaw-ai/openclawai,” was uploaded to the registry by a user named “openclaw-ai” on March 3, 2026. It has been downloaded 178 times to date. The…
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RAR Occasion: Unzipping an Attacker’s Playbook at Cisco Live Amsterdam
Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026 SOC detected, investigated, and neutralized a malicious file delivered via email—leveraging Cisco XDR, Splunk Attack Analyzer, Secure Malware Analytics, and Endace.
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Chrome Extension Turns Malicious After Ownership Transfer, Enabling Code Injection and Data Theft
Two Google Chrome extensions have turned malicious after what appears to be a case of ownership transfer, offering attackers a way to push malware to downstream customers, inject arbitrary code, and harvest sensitive data. The extensions in question, both originally associated with a developer named “akshayanuonline@gmail.com” (BuildMelon), are listed below – QuickLens – Search Screen…
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Hackers Spread Fake Red Alert Rocket Alert App to Spy on Israeli Users
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a malicious trojanized version of the Red Alert rocket warning app targeting Israeli Android users. Distributed via fake Home Front Command SMS messages, this spyware steals GPS data, SMS messages, and contact lists while maintaining full alert functionality.
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AI-Driven Insider Risk Now a “Critical Business Threat,” Report Warns
Malicious insiders are using misusing AI for nefarious gain, while employees cutting corners also creates risk, warns Mimecast
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Interview with Tom Howe of Hydrolix: AI Bots, the Friends, Foes, and Frenemies of Online Shopping
Hydrolix expert Tom Howe explains how AI bots impact ecommerce, how to spot good vs malicious bots, and why blocking them can hurt sales.
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Push Security adds malicious browser extension detection to block threats in employee browsers
Push Security has announced new malicious browser extension detection and blocking capabilities within its browser-based security platform. The feature enables organizations to automatically block known-bad extensions from running in employee browsers. Attackers are increasingly turning to malicious browser extensions as a preferred method of compromise. Recent campaigns such as ShadyPanda, ZoomStealer, and GhostPoster, along with…
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ContextCrush Flaw Exposes AI Development Tools to Attacks
Critical flaw “ContextCrush” in Context7 MCP Server could allow malicious instructions into AI tools
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Fake Laravel Packages on Packagist Deploy RAT on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged malicious Packagist PHP packages masquerading as Laravel utilities that act as a conduit for a cross-platform remote access trojan (RAT) that’s functional on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The names of the packages are listed below – nhattuanbl/lara-helper (37 Downloads) nhattuanbl/simple-queue (29 Downloads) nhattuanbl/lara-swagger (49 Downloads)
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Chrome security flaw enabled spying via Gemini Live assistant
A Google Chrome vulnerability lets malicious extensions hijack Gemini Live to spy on users and steal sensitive files. Researchers at Palo Alto Networks found a Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0628, that could let malicious extensions take control of the Gemini Live AI assistant. By abusing the flaw, attackers could spy on users and exfiltrate sensitive…
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ClawJacked flaw exposed OpenClaw users to data theft
“ClawJacked” flaw let malicious sites hijack OpenClaw AI agents to steal data; patch released in version 2026.2.26. A high-severity vulnerability called ClawJacked in OpenClaw allowed malicious websites to brute-force and take control of local AI agent instances. Oasis Security discovered the flaw, which enabled silent data theft. OpenClaw addressed the issue with version 2026.2.26, released…
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CISA warns that RESURGE malware can be dormant on Ivanti devices
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new details about RESURGE, a malicious implant used in zero-day attacks exploiting CVE-2025-0282 to breach Ivanti Connect Secure devices. […]
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Malicious Go Crypto Module Steals Passwords, Deploys Rekoobe Backdoor
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a malicious Go module that’s designed to harvest passwords, create persistent access via SSH, and deliver a Linux backdoor named Rekoobe. The Go module, github[.]com/xinfeisoft/crypto, impersonates the legitimate “golang.org/x/crypto” codebase, but injects malicious code that’s responsible for exfiltrating secrets entered via terminal password
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UAT-10027 Targets U.S. Education and Healthcare with Dohdoor Backdoor
A previously undocumented threat activity cluster has been attributed to an ongoing malicious campaign targeting education and healthcare sectors in the U.S. since at least December 2025. The campaign is being tracked by Cisco Talos under the moniker UAT-10027. The end goal of the attacks is to deliver a never-before-seen backdoor codenamed Dohdoor. “Dohdoor utilizes…
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New Malicious npm Package Highlights the Speed at Which Supply Chain Risks Propagate
GUEST RESEARCH: Tenable Research investigated a malicious package in the npm public registry named “amber-src” that underscores the rapid nature of modern supply chain attacks. The package, which was downloaded approximately 50,000 times before its removal, was designed to mimic a popular package “ember-source”, to infect developers’ systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Microsoft Warns Developers of Fake Next.js Job Repos Delivering In-Memory Malware
A “coordinated developer-targeting campaign” is using malicious repositories disguised as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessments to trick victims into executing them and establish persistent access to compromised machines. “The activity aligns with a broader cluster of threats that use job-themed lures to blend into routine developer workflows and increase the likelihood of code
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Malicious StripeApi NuGet Package Mimicked Official Library and Stole API Tokens
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious package discovered on the NuGet Gallery, impersonating a library from financial services firm Stripe in an attempt to target the financial sector. The package, codenamed StripeApi.Net, attempts to masquerade as Stripe.net, a legitimate library from Stripe that has over 75 million downloads. It was uploaded by…
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RAMP Forum Seizure Fractures Ransomware Ecosystem
Researchers suggest defenders monitor how these malicious groups re-form and leverage the useful threat intel to guide their next moves.
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Malicious NuGet Package Targets Stripe Developers
Malicious NuGet package mimicking Stripe’s library targeted developers
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Malicious NuGet Packages Stole ASP.NET Data; npm Package Dropped Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered four malicious NuGet packages that are designed to target ASP.NET web application developers to steal sensitive data. The campaign, discovered by Socket, exfiltrates ASP.NET Identity data, including user accounts, role assignments, and permission mappings, as well as manipulates authorization rules to create persistent backdoors in victim applications.
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1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection
A newly identified cybercrime service known as 1Campaign is enabling threat actors to run malicious Google Ads that remain online for extended periods while evading scrutiny from security researchers. […]
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Shai-Hulud-Like Worm Targets Developers via npm and AI Tools
Supply chain worm mimicking Shai-Hulud malware spread via malicious npm packages, targeting AI tools has been identified by security researchers
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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.
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Malicious OpenClaw Skills Used to Distribute Atomic MacOS Stealer
Malicious OpenClaw skills trick AI agents and users into installing a new AMOS variant that steals extensive data at scale.
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Supply Chain Attack Secretly Installs OpenClaw for Cline Users
The malicious version of Cline’s npm package — 2.3.0 — was downloaded more than 4,000 times before it was removed.
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Industrial-Scale Fake Coretax Apps Drive $2m Fraud in Indonesia
Fraud campaign exploiting Indonesia’s Coretax resulted in $1.5m to $2m in losses via malicious apps
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Data on 1.2 million French bank accounts accessed in registry breach
In late January 2026, a malicious intruder accessed France’s national bank account registry, FICOBA, enabling them to view information tied to 1.2 million accounts, the Ministry of the Economy and Finance disclosed on Wednesday. TV5 Monde reported that the perpetrator (or perpetrators) obtained login credentials belonging to a civil cervant authorized to use the database…
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Tracking Malware Campaigns With Reused Material, (Wed, Feb 18th)
A few days ago I wrote a diary called “Malicious Script Delivering More Maliciousness”[1]. In the malware infection chain, there was a JPEG picture that embedded the last payload delimited with “BaseStart-” and “-BaseEnd” tags. Today, I discovered anoher campaign that relies exactly on the same technique. It started with an attachment called “TELERADIO_IB_OBYEKTLRIN_BURAXILIS_FORMASI.xIs” (SHA256:1bf3ec53ddd7399cdc1faf1f0796c5228adc438b6b7fa2513399cdc0cb865962).…
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Meta Business Admins Exposed by 2FA-Harvesting Chrome Extension
A malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as a productivity tool for Meta Business users has been found stealing two-factor authentication secrets and sensitive business data, enabling silent takeover of Facebook and Instagram assets. The extension, CL Suite by @CLMasters, advertises itself as a way to streamline Meta Business workflows, but Socket researchers say it quietly…
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Malicious npm and PyPI packages linked to Lazarus APT fake recruiter campaign
Researchers found malicious npm and PyPI packages tied to a fake recruitment campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. ReversingLabs researcher uncovered new malicious packages on npm and PyPI connected to a fake job recruitment campaign attributed to the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The campaign uses deceptive hiring themes to trick developers into downloading infected…
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CTM360: Lumma Stealer and Ninja Browser malware campaign abusing Google Groups
CTM360 reports 4,000+ malicious Google Groups and 3,500+ Google-hosted URLs used to spread the Lumma Stealer infostealing malware and a trojanized “Ninja Browser.” The report details how attackers abuse trusted Google services to steal credentials and maintain persistence across Windows and Linux systems. […]
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Fake AI Assistants in Google Chrome Web Store Steal Passwords and Spy on Emails
Hundreds of thousands of users have downloaded malicious AI extensions masquerading as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok and others, warn cybersecurity researchers at LayerX
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Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing Business Data, Emails, and Browsing History
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Google Chrome extension that’s designed to steal data associated with Meta Business Suite and Facebook Business Manager. The extension, named CL Suite by @CLMasters (ID: jkphinfhmfkckkcnifhjiplhfoiefffl), is marketed as a way to scrape Meta Business Suite data, remove verification pop-ups, and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.
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Lazarus Campaign Plants Malicious Packages in npm and PyPI Ecosystems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh set of malicious packages across npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository linked to a fake recruitment-themed campaign orchestrated by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The coordinated campaign has been codenamed graphalgo in reference to the first package published in the npm registry. It’s assessed to be active…
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Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials, emails
A set of 30 malicious Chrome extensions that have been installed by more than 300,000 users are masquerading as AI assistants to steal credentials, email content, and browsing information. […]
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First Malicious Outlook Add-In Found Stealing 4,000+ Microsoft Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they said is the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in detected in the wild.
In this unusual supply chain attack detailed by Koi Security, an unknown attacker claimed the domain associated with a now-abandoned legitimate add-in to serve a fake Microsoft login page, stealing over 4,000 credentials in the process. The activity has been
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Phorpiex Phishing Delivers Low-Noise Global Group Ransomware
High-volume phishing campaign delivers Phorpiex malware via malicious Windows Shortcut files
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“Digital Parasite” Warning as Attackers Favor Stealth for Extortion
Picus Security warns of the increasingly sophisticated ways malicious activity is staying hidden
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Critical Fortinet FortiClientEMS flaw allows remote code execution
Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability that lets remote attackers run malicious code without logging in. Fortinet issued an urgent advisory to address a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21643 (CVSS score of 9.1). The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) issue in FortiClientEMS. An…
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Critical Fortinet FortiClientEMS flaw allows remote code execution
Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability that lets remote attackers run malicious code without logging in. Fortinet issued an urgent advisory to address a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21643 (CVSS score of 9.1). The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) issue in FortiClientEMS. An…
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Critical Fortinet FortiClientEMS flaw allows remote code execution
Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability that lets remote attackers run malicious code without logging in. Fortinet issued an urgent advisory to address a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21643 (CVSS score of 9.1). The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) issue in FortiClientEMS. An…
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Critical Fortinet FortiClientEMS flaw allows remote code execution
Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability that lets remote attackers run malicious code without logging in. Fortinet issued an urgent advisory to address a critical FortiClientEMS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21643 (CVSS score of 9.1). The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) issue in FortiClientEMS. An…
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Quick Howto: Extract URLs from RTF files, (Mon, Feb 9th)
Malicious RTF (Rich Text Format) documents are back in the news with the exploitation of CVE-2026-21509 by APT28. The malicious RTF documents BULLETEN_H.doc and Consultation_Topics_Ukraine(Final).doc mentioned in the news are RTF files (despite their .doc extension, a common trick used by threat actors). Here is a quick tip to extract URLs from RTF files. Use the following…
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Quick Howto: Extract URLs from RTF files, (Mon, Feb 9th)
Malicious RTF (Rich Text Format) documents are back in the news with the exploitation of CVE-2026-21509 by APT28. The malicious RTF documents BULLETEN_H.doc and Consultation_Topics_Ukraine(Final).doc mentioned in the news are RTF files (despite their .doc extension, a common trick used by threat actors). Here is a quick tip to extract URLs from RTF files. Use the following…
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Quick Howto: Extract URLs from RTF files, (Mon, Feb 9th)
Malicious RTF (Rich Text Format) documents are back in the news with the exploitation of CVE-2026-21509 by APT28. The malicious RTF documents BULLETEN_H.doc and Consultation_Topics_Ukraine(Final).doc mentioned in the news are RTF files (despite their .doc extension, a common trick used by threat actors). Here is a quick tip to extract URLs from RTF files. Use the following…
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OpenClaw’s Gregarious Insecurities Make Safe Usage Difficult
Malicious “skills” and persnickety configuration settings are just some of the issues that security researchers have found when installing — and removing — the OpenClaw AI assistant.
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17% of 3rd-Party Add-Ons for OpenClaw Used in Crypto Theft and macOS Malware
Bitdefender Labs reveals that 17% of OpenClaw AI skills analyzed in February 2026 are malicious. With over 160,000…
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Ransomware gang uses ISPsystem VMs for stealthy payload delivery
Ransomware operators are hosting and delivering malicious payloads at scale by abusing virtual machines (VMs) provisioned by ISPsystem, a legitimate virtual infrastructure management provider. […]
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Sanctioned Bulletproof Host Linked to Hijacking of Old Home Routers
Compromised home routers in 30+ countries had DNS traffic redirected, sending users to malicious sites while normal browsing appeared unaffected.
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Fake Clawdbot VS Code Extension Deploys ScreenConnect RAT
A malicious Visual Studio (VS) Code extension posing as an AI-powered assistant was quietly installing remote access malware on developers’ systems. The fake extension, called ClawdBot Agent, appeared legitimate on the surface but executed malware automatically as soon as VS Code launched. “The layering here is impressive. You’ve got a fake AI assistant dropping legitimate…