ASEC warns of Larva-25012 using fake Notepad++ installers for Proxyjacking. The malware disables Defender and sells your bandwidth. Check your tasks.
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Attackers abuse GitHub, Dropbox, and the "Defendnot" research tool to disable Windows Defender and deploy Amnesia RAT & ransomware in Russia.
"Contagious Interview" evolves: DPRK hackers now abuse VS Code tasks & npm install to breach developer systems. Jamf warns of new infection vectors.
New PURELOGS campaign uses Archive.org images to hide malware. For just $150, this MaaS steals crypto & passwords via fileless attacks. Spot the signs.
CPR reveals VoidLink: the first advanced malware framework architected by AI. Using "Spec Driven Development," it reached functional status in under a week.
Trend Micro reveals Evelyn Stealer, a malware campaign weaponizing Visual Studio Code extensions. It uses DLL injection to steal developer secrets & crypto.
CYFIRMA reveals SolyxImmortal, a Python info-stealer using Discord webhooks for C2. It logs keys and steals files while evading detection.
Gootloader returns with malformed ZIPs to bypass detection. New alliance with Vanilla Tempest fuels Rhysida ransomware attacks. See the detection tips.
Resecurity finds PDFSIDER, a new APT malware using DLL side-loading and AES-256-GCM encryption to bypass EDR and open covert backdoors.
Genians reveals "Operation Poseidon": Konni APT exploits Google & Naver ad redirects to bypass defenses and deploy EndRAT.
Jamf reveals Predator spyware's advanced anti-analysis tactics. It now detects Corellium, hides recording icons, and tracks why infections fail.
Sophos reveals "TamperedChef" malvertising. Fake "AppSuite PDF Editor" uses valid EV certs to deploy infostealers globally. Check your systems now.
New macOS malware "MonetaStealer" disguises itself as a Windows .exe to steal crypto & Keychain data. It currently has zero VirusTotal detection.
New malware campaign impersonates Malwarebytes installers. Hackers use DLL sideloading to deploy infostealers targeting crypto & MFA. Verify downloads now.
S2W reveals DragonForce is a "cartel" hacking rivals like BlackLock. Built on LockBit 3.0 code, they offer "Ransombay" services. A decryptor was found.
Socket discovers 5 malicious Chrome extensions posing as productivity tools. They steal session tokens & block security teams. 2,300+ enterprise users at risk.
New fileless Remcos RAT campaign uses a "[virus detected]" shipping lure to inject malware into memory via process hollowing. See how to spot it.
Mustang Panda targets US gov with new LOTUSLITE backdoor. Campaign uses Venezuela lures and DLL sideloading to evade detection.
Sansec uncovers a keylogger on a major US bank's employee portal. 200,000 staff at risk of credential theft via hidden "side door" malware.
RondoDox botnet targets HPE OneView with 40k attacks in 4 hours. Critical RCE CVE-2025-37164 allows full system takeover. Patch immediately.
Attackers exploit legitimate ahost.exe via DLL sideloading to deploy RATs & stealers. Trusted dev utility bypasses security scanners. Watch out.
Securonix reveals SHADOW#REACTOR: A stealthy framework using "text-only" fragments to deploy Remcos RAT in memory via MSBuild. Avoids disk detection.