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China-Linked JDY Botnet Uses 1,500+ SOHO and IoT Devices for Rapid Vulnerability Exploitation A China-linked network of compromised routers and smart devices has grown into one of the most capable reconnaissance tools tied to a nation-state threat group. Researchers have identified a major resurgence of a botnet known as JDY, which now controls more than…

Hackers Abuse Fake Utility Downloads to Install ScreenConnect and Mine Cryptocurrency Hackers are turning everyday software searches into a trap. A sophisticated cryptojacking campaign is actively targeting users who search for popular PC utilities online, luring them into downloading malware-laced files that secretly mine cryptocurrency using their own GPU. The attackers have built a network…

Hackers Deploy MLTBackdoor Malware via Multi-Stage ClickFix Infection Chain A newly discovered backdoor malware called MLTBackdoor is making waves in the cybersecurity community after being spotted in a carefully designed, multi-stage attack chain. Identified in May 2026, this threat stands out for its advanced ability to hide from security tools while quietly establishing a deep…

Hackers Abuse TikTok and Instagram Reels to Spread Malware via Fake Free Software Tutorials Cybercriminals are now turning to short-form video platforms as a new attack surface, using fake software tutorials on TikTok and Instagram Reels to push malware onto unsuspecting users. The tactic is simple but remarkably effective: create polished, convincing videos that promise…

Threat Actors Abuse ChatGPT, Claude, and DeepSeek Brands as Phishing Lures to Steal Credentials Cybercriminals have found a clever new trick: turning the world’s most popular AI tools into traps. By disguising phishing attacks with the branding of platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and DeepSeek, threat actors are luring users into handing over login credentials, credit…

UniFi OS Server Critical RCE Chain Allows Root Access Without Credentials A critical vulnerability chain in the UniFi OS Server software has put thousands of organizations at serious risk. Researchers confirmed that an attacker can gain full root access to affected devices without a single credential, turning one unauthenticated request into a complete system takeover.…

Cybercriminals Exploit 2026 FIFA World Cup With Phishing, Fake Stores, and Ticket Scams The 2026 FIFA World Cup is not just a celebration of football. For cybercriminals, it is a business opportunity, and they have already gotten to work. Threat actors have been building fake FIFA stores, spinning up phishing pages, and launching purchase scams…

Microsoft Warns Claude Code GitHub Action Could Leak CI/CD Workflow Secrets AI-powered coding tools are rapidly changing how developers build and ship software. But as these tools enter everyday development pipelines, they are also opening new doors for attackers. A recently uncovered vulnerability in a widely used AI coding assistant shows just how far that…

VECT 2.0 Ransomware Can Damage Files Its Own Decryptor Cannot Reliably Restore A new ransomware strain called VECT 2.0 is raising serious concerns among security professionals, and for a troubling reason — even if a victim pays the ransom, the attacker’s own decryptor may not fully restore their files. This is not a typical failure…

Fake Claude Code Installer Via Google Sites Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware Cybercriminals have found a new and clever way to exploit the growing popularity of AI developer tools. A recently identified campaign uses fake pages mimicking Claude Code and OpenAI Codex, hosted on trusted Google Sites infrastructure, to trick users into running commands that quietly steal…

WordPress Malware Abuses Steam Community Profiles for C2 Operations A newly discovered malware campaign targeting WordPress websites has raised serious concerns across the web security community. Attackers behind this campaign are using an unexpected method to communicate with infected sites, hiding command instructions inside Steam Community profile comments and turning a popular gaming platform into…

Threat Actor Uses Stolen Gemini API Keys to Automate Telegram Influence Campaign A single threat actor has been running a fake political persona on Telegram for five years, quietly building an audience of over 17,000 subscribers while using stolen AI credentials to power the entire operation. What looks like an American patriot channel is actually…

Nimbus Manticore APT Abuses Fake Recruitment Portal to Deliver Custom Malware A state-linked hacking group has been caught running a carefully crafted fake recruitment operation to push custom malware onto unsuspecting victims. The group, known as Nimbus Manticore and also tracked as UNC1549 and Smoke Sandstorm, has a long history of targeting professionals in the…

Famous Chollima Hackers Target PHP Developers Using Compromised Packagist Package A well-known North Korean threat actor has been caught hiding malware inside a legitimate PHP package available through Packagist, the main package repository for PHP projects. The attack takes direct aim at software developers, disguising a dangerous payload as a routine configuration file. This kind…

Hackers Attacking Signal Users to Steal Backups in New Wave of Attacks A new wave of phishing attacks is targeting users of Signal, the encrypted messaging app trusted by journalists, activists, and privacy-conscious individuals worldwide. Hackers are impersonating Signal’s support team and tricking users into handing over their backup recovery keys, which can unlock entire…

Ransomware Uses SYSTEM Scheduled Task to Encrypt Local Drives With Elevated Privileges A newly analyzed ransomware strain called The Gentlemen is raising serious alarms across the cybersecurity community. Built in the Go programming language and obfuscated with a tool called Garble, it combines powerful per-file encryption with an aggressive ability to spread itself silently across…

Malicious RVTools Installer Abuses Sectigo Certificate to Bypass SmartScreen Warnings A trusted tool for VMware administrators has been weaponized. Attackers built a fake version of RVTools, a widely used utility for managing virtual infrastructure, and disguised it with a real digital certificate to slip past Windows security warnings without raising a flag. RVTools is a…

Silent Ransom Group Targets Law Firms With IT Support Impersonation Attacks A threat group known as the Silent Ransom Group is actively targeting US-based law firms using a bold and deceptive social engineering playbook. Rather than deploying ransomware in the traditional sense, this group goes straight for the data and then turns it into a…

SBI Warns of Scammers are Sending Fake Messages Claiming Your YONO App Will be Deactivated A new wave of social engineering attacks is targeting millions of State Bank of India customers across the country. Fraudsters are sending fake messages warning users that their YONO banking app will be deactivated unless they update their Aadhaar number…

Developer-Targeting Glassworm Malware Abuses npm, PyPI, OpenVSX, and GitHub A dangerous malware campaign known as Glassworm has been spreading through the tools that software developers trust most every day. By abusing popular platforms like npm, PyPI, OpenVSX, and GitHub, the attackers have turned routine development workflows into entry points for data theft, credential harvesting, and…

Attackers Abuse Open RDP Ports to Gain Initial Access Into Business Networks There is a decades-old misconfiguration sitting quietly inside countless business networks, and attackers are still making full use of it. Remote Desktop Protocol, or RDP, allows users to connect to and control a computer remotely over a network. When its default port, 3389,…

Phishing Services Use RCS and iMessage to Bypass Traditional SMS Security Filters A new wave of phishing operations is quietly changing the way cybercriminals steal financial data from everyday people. Rather than relying on traditional SMS messages that carriers can easily flag and block, threat actors are now using encrypted messaging channels like Rich Communication…

Payload Ransomware Uses ChaCha20 and Curve25519 ECDH to Encrypt Windows Files A dangerous new ransomware strain called Payload has been quietly building a global victim list since it first appeared in February 2026. The group launched its leak site with a high-profile target and has since expanded operations across Egypt, Mexico, Poland, and beyond. What…

MiniUpdate RAT Uses Azure-Hosted C2 Domains for Targeted Espionage Campaigns A new wave of targeted espionage attacks has put technology professionals across the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates on high alert. The threat comes from an Iran-linked hacking group deploying two families of remote access trojans through cleverly disguised recruitment lures and…

Hackers Abuse Middle East Telecom Networks for Large-Scale Command-and-Control Operations Hackers are using telecom networks and hosting providers across the Middle East as a foundation for massive command-and-control operations, turning trusted infrastructure into a launchpad for cyberattacks. A newly released threat intelligence report reveals that more than 1,350 active command-and-control (C2) servers were identified across…

World Cup Phishing Campaign Nearly Triples With 203 Unique IP Addresses A large-scale phishing campaign targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup has grown far beyond what security researchers originally thought. What began as a documented set of 79 fraudulent domains has ballooned into a network of at least 222 domains spread across 203 unique IP…

Russian Threat Groups Use RDP, VPN, Supply Chain Attacks, and Social Engineering for Initial Access Russian state-sponsored threat groups significantly stepped up their cyber operations in 2025, using a range of methods to break into targeted systems. From exploiting remote desktop tools and virtual private networks to manipulating trusted supply chains and deceiving employees through…