China is stealing data from high-value targets via a sneaky, double-layer spear-phishing campaign that includes the Azureveil malware.
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FSB Group Gamaredon Hides Worm in Windows Data Streams
FSB-linked Gamaredon concealed a fileless worm in NTFS data streams to spy on Ukraine targets
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Meet GREYVIBE, the Russia-Linked Hacking Group Using AI to Target Ukraine and Still Making Rookie Mistakes
GREYVIBE, a Russia-linked group active since 2025, targets Ukraine with AI-assisted malware and five attack chains. Researchers say it’s part spy op, part crime gang. Security firm WithSecure has been tracking a previously unknown Russian-linked APT group called GREYVIBE since at least August 2025. The group targets Ukraine and Ukrainian-related organizations across military, government, civilian,…
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Banana RAT Malware in Fake Invoices Hits Customers at 16 Brazilian Banks
Banana RAT malware hidden in fake invoices and security update screens targets customers at 16 Brazilian banks stealing data with QR fraud.
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PureLogs infostealer is stealing credentials worldwide
A phishing campaign is smuggling the powerful PureLogs information stealer onto targets’ Windows machines by hiding encrypted malicious payloads inside cat photos, Fortinet researchers discovered. The attack The attack starts with a phishing email containing a TXZ archive and using an invoice-themed lure to pressure the victim into opening it quickly: The phishing email carrying…
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China’s ‘FamousSparrow’ APT Nests in South Caucasus Energy Firm
The cyberthreat group targets an Azerbaijani oil and gas firm with repeated attacks, as the China-linked actors extend targeting beyond hospitality, telecom, and government sectors.
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New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook
A new trojan named TCLBanker, which targets 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms, uses a trojanized MSI installer for Logitech AI Prompt Builder to infect systems. […]
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Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Exploits ADB to Hijack IoT Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a new Mirai-derived botnet that self-identifies as xlabs_v1 and targets internet-exposed devices running Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to enlist them in a network capable of carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Hunt.io, which detailed the malware, said it made the discovery after identifying an exposed directory on a Netherlands-hosted
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CVE-2026-0300: Palo Alto PAN-OS Zero-Day Enables Root RCE on Exposed Firewalls
Edge security appliances remain high-value targets, especially when a flaw can be exploited before a patch is widely available. The CVE-2026-0300 vulnerability is a critical buffer overflow in the User-ID Authentication Portal, also known as Captive Portal, in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Palo Alto rates it 9.3/10 when the portal is exposed to the internet…
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CVE-2026-0300: Palo Alto PAN-OS Zero-Day Enables Root RCE on Exposed Firewalls
Edge security appliances remain high-value targets, especially when a flaw can be exploited before a patch is widely available. The CVE-2026-0300 vulnerability is a critical buffer overflow in the User-ID Authentication Portal, also known as Captive Portal, in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Palo Alto rates it 9.3/10 when the portal is exposed to the internet…
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Anthropic Releases New AI Agents for Financial Services Firms
The AI company is pushing further into a sector critical to its enterprise business as it targets revenue growth and barrels toward an IPO.
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A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack
ESET researchers have investigated an ongoing attack by the ScarCruft APT group that targets the Yanbian region via backdoor-laced Windows and Android games
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OpenAI Growth Miss Rattles AI Chip and Cloud Stocks
A report that OpenAI missed internal growth targets was enough to shake confidence up and down the AI supply chain this week, sending chip and cloud stocks lower and raising new questions about how fast the market is actually expanding. Shares of Nvidia fell more than 3%, while AMD dropped even further before recovering slightly…
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New AI-Powered Bluekit Phishing Kit Targets Major Platforms with MFA Bypass Attacks
Bluekit Phishing Kit is a new PhaaS tool that targets major platforms, using AiTM techniques to steal session data and bypass MFA protections.
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New Linux FIRESTARTER Backdoor Targets Cisco Firepower Devices
CISA and NCSC warn that FIRESTARTER, a Linux-based backdoor, targets Cisco Firepower devices, evades patches, and enables persistent access even after firmware updates.
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Surveillance campaigns use commercial surveillance tools to exploit long-known telecom vulnerabilities
Campaigns employing commercial surveillance vendors tracked targets by exploiting mobile phone network vulnerabilities in what researchers said Thursday was the first-ever linking of “real-world attack traffic to mobile operator signalling infrastructure.” The two unknown parties behind the campaigns mimicked the identities of mobile phone operators with customized surveillance tools, and manipulated signaling protocols and steered…
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Harvester APT Expands Spying Operations with New GoGra Linux Malware
New GoGra Linux malware linked to Harvester APT targets systems in South Asia, using fake PDFs and Microsoft APIs for covert command and control.
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ZionSiphon Malware Targets Water Infrastructure Systems
ZionSiphon malware targets OT water systems with sabotage and ICS scanning capabilities
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Inside ZionSiphon: politically driven malware aims at Israeli water systems
New ZionSiphon malware targets water systems, and allows attackers to alter pressure and chlorine levels. A flaw makes it ineffective for now. Darktrace analyzed ZionSiphon, a new malware designed to target water treatment and desalination systems, which aims to disrupt operations by altering hydraulic pressure and increasing chlorine levels to unsafe levels. The malware combines…
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Active HanGhost Loader Campaign Targets Enterprise Payment and Logistics Workflows
Active HanGhost Loader campaign targets enterprise payment and logistics workflows with fileless attacks, multi-stage execution, and stealthy malware delivery.
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Ransomware-Linked ViperTunnel Malware Hits UK and US Businesses
ViperTunnel is a Python-based backdoor linked to DragonForce ransomware that targets businesses using Windows servers across the US and the UK.
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New macOS Malware notnullOSX Targets Crypto Wallets Over $10K
macOS Malware notnullOSX targets crypto wallets over $10K, using fake apps, Terminal tricks, and backdoors to steal funds and sensitive data.
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Russia-linked APT28 uses PRISMEX to infiltrate Ukraine and allied infrastructure with advanced tactics
APT28 targets Ukraine and allies with PRISMEX malware, using stealthy techniques for espionage and command-and-control. Russia-linked group APT28 (aka UAC-0001, aka Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, Sofacy Group, Sednit, BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM) is running a spear-phishing campaign against Ukraine and its allies, deploying a new malware suite called PRISMEX. Active since September 2025, the campaign uses advanced stealth techniques like steganography and…
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UNC1069 Targets Node.js Maintainers via Fake LinkedIn, Slack Profiles
North Korean group UNC1069 targets Node.js maintainers using fake LinkedIn and Slack profiles to spread malware and compromise open source packages.
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New macOS Infinity Stealer uses Nuitka Python payload and ClickFix
Infinity Stealer targets macOS via fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA, using Nuitka; first such campaign per Malwarebytes. Researchers at Malwarebytes spotted a new macOS infostealer, named Infinity Stealer, using a Python payload compiled with Nuitka. It spreads via ClickFix, tricking users with fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA pages. “A fake verification page instructs the visitor to open Terminal, paste…
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New AITM phishing wave hijacks TikTok Business accounts
A new AITM phishing campaign targets TikTok Business accounts to hijack them for malvertising, continuing tactics seen in earlier Google-themed scams. Push Security researchers uncovered a new wave of AITM phishing pages targeting TikTok for Business accounts, aiming to hijack them for malvertising. The campaign includes TikTok and Google-themed fake pages, showing links to previous…
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New CanisterWorm Targets Kubernetes Clusters, Deploys “Kamikaze” Wiper
CanisterWorm spreads via npm supply chain attack, hijacks developer accounts, targets Kubernetes clusters, and deploys destructive Kamikaze wiper payload.
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The espionage reality: Your infrastructure is already in the collection path
Threat actors have always sought advantage over their targets. Recently we’ve seen two efforts designed for long-term intelligence gain. This activity surfaced right where you would expect inside the enterprise. Enterprises now sit directly in the adversary’s collection path. They don’t have to be the target; they are on the board and in play because…
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Financial Brands Targeted in Global Mobile Banking Malware Surge
Mobile banking malware targets over 1200 financial apps globally, shifting fraud to user devices
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SideWinder Espionage Campaign Expands Across Southeast Asia
The suspected India-linked threat group targets governments, telecom, and critical infrastructure using spear-phishing, old vulnerabilities, and rapidly rotating infrastructure to maintain persistent access.
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RondoDox botnet expands arsenal targeting 174 flaws, and hits 15,000 daily exploit attempts
RondoDox botnet targets 174 flaws, reaching 15,000 daily exploit attempts in a more focused and strategic campaign. RondoDox botnet is ramping up attacks, targeting 174 vulnerabilities with up to 15,000 daily exploitation attempts in a more focused and strategic campaign, Bitsight reported. “We gathered all these exploit attempts (identifiable by indicators like the User-Agent and…
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BlackSanta EDR-Killer Targets HR Teams in CV-Themed Campaign
BlackSanta malware targets HR staff with fake resumes, kills EDR and steals system data
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Iran’s MuddyWater Hackers Hit US Firms with New ‘Dindoor’ Backdoor
A bank, an airport, a non-profit and the Israeli branch of a US software company were among the targets of this new MuddyWater campaign
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Coruna Exploit Kit Targets Older iPhones in Multi-Stage Campaigns
Exploit kit “Coruna” targets iPhones running iOS 13.0 to 17.2.1, focusing on financial data theft
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From phishing to Google Drive C2: Silver Dragon expands APT41 playbook
APT group Silver Dragon, linked to APT41, targets governments via server exploits and phishing, using Cobalt Strike and Google Drive for C2. Check Point researchers have identified Silver Dragon, an APT group tied to the China-linked group APT41, targeting government entities in Europe and Southeast Asia since mid-2024. The group gains initial access by exploiting…
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Project Compass Targets 764 Network as 30 Arrested and Victims Rescued
Europol’s Project Compass targets The Com (aka 764 network), an online group exploiting minors. After 30 arrests, officials say the hunt for those involved is far from over.
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The Emerging Workload Security Threat, a Retrospective on VoidLink
Explore how VoidLink, a malware framework, targets Kubernetes and AI workloads. Discover why kernel-level runtime security is the new frontline.
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‘Project Compass’ Cracks Down on ‘The Com’: 30 Members of Notorious Cybercrime Gang Arrested
International law enforcement operation led by Europol targets network of teenagers and young adults involved in ransomware attacks, extortion and other crimes
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US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Stolen US Cyber Tools
The US Treasury targets Sergey Zelenyuk and his firm Operation Zero for the illegal trade of stolen government cyber tools following the sentencing of Peter Williams.
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Multifaceted Phishing Scheme Deceives Bitpanda Customers
Phishing attack mimicking Bitpanda targets users, harvesting credentials and personal information
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North Korean Lazarus Group Expands Ransomware Activity With Medusa
Ransomware Medusa linked to North Korean hackers targets US healthcare amid ongoing attacks
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Operation DoppelBrand: Weaponizing Fortune 500 Brands
The GS7 cyberthreat group targets US financial institutions with near-perfect imitations of corporate portals to steal credentials and gain remote access.
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Chinese-Made Malware Kit Targets Chinese-Based Routers and Edge Devices
DKnife is a Chinese made malware framework that targets Chinese-based users