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FBI Warns of Kali365 Phishing Kit's OAuth Token Heist

The FBI has sounded the alarm on Kali365, a phishing-as-a-service platform that's making it easy for even novice hackers to steal Microsoft 365 login credentials and bypass security measures like multifactor authentication. This subscription-based service, mainly spread through Telegram, provides attackers with AI-generated phishing lures, campaign templates, and real-time tracking tools to target individuals and organizations.

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Fraudsters Target F1 Fans with Fake Streams, Counterfeit Merch Scams

When it comes to motorsports, speed is a double-edged sword - while the action is fast-paced and thrilling, it also creates opportunities for scammers to strike, as noted by Bogdan Botezatu, senior director of threat research at Bitdefender. Cybercriminals are now targeting F1 fans with fake streams and counterfeit merch scams, making it essential for fans to stay vigilant.

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TrapDoor Attack Spreads Credential-Stealing Malware Across Software Ecosystems

A massive supply chain attack, dubbed TrapDoor, has been spreading credential-stealing malware across three major language ecosystems, infecting over 34 malicious packages and 384 versions. The coordinated campaign began on May 22, 2026, and continues to target developers with cleverly named packages related to cryptocurrency, DeFi, Solana, and AI.

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Chinese PhaaS Ecosystem Evolves, Threatens Global Financial Security

The game has changed in the world of phishing: attackers are now using Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) to intercept one-time passcodes and tokenize payment cards, giving them direct control over victims' financial accounts. This sinister shift threatens global financial security, allowing attackers to tap into accounts in real-time.

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Ghost CMS SQL flaw fuels large-scale ClickFix attacks

Over 700 domains were hit in a massive cyberattack that exploited a critical vulnerability in Ghost CMS, putting sensitive data at risk. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-26980, allowed hackers to tap into site databases and steal admin API keys.

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GitHub Tags Exploited to Deploy Credential-Stealing Malware

Malicious actors have manipulated hundreds of GitHub tags to spread credential-stealing malware through popular Laravel Lang localization packages, putting countless users at risk. By rewriting historical tags, attackers tricked Composer installations into downloading the malicious payload.

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GitHub-Hosted Malware Targets PHP Packages in Coordinated Supply Chain Attack

Malicious code was injected into eight PHP packages on Packagist, triggering a Linux binary download from GitHub Releases via JavaScript lifecycle hooks in package.json postinstall scripts. The attack was swiftly contained, with the malicious versions removed from Packagist.

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Italy Disrupts CINEMAGOAL Piracy App

In a major crackdown on piracy, Italian financial police have dismantled a sophisticated operation built around the CINEMAGOAL app, seizing material and launching an investigation to track down those involved and quantify the illicit gains. The CINEMAGOAL app had been evading security blocks and enhancing viewing quality to stay one step ahead of authorities.

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Malicious Laravel-Lang Packages Deliver Cross-Platform Credential Stealer

A massive wave of malicious Laravel-Lang packages, with over 700 versions released in just two days, has been used to spread a sneaky cross-platform credential stealer. Security researchers warn that multiple PHP packages from the Laravel-Lang organization were compromised, hinting at a large-scale breach of the organization's release process.

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Drupal Core SQL Injection Flaw Actively Exploited

Drupal has confirmed that exploit attempts for a critical SQL injection flaw, CVE-2026-9082, are being actively detected in the wild, posing a significant risk of privilege escalation and remote code execution. This vulnerability affects all supported Drupal Core versions and can lead to full site compromise if not addressed promptly.

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LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw Exploited to Run Scripts as Root

A critical flaw in the LiteSpeed plugin, CVE-2026-48172, is being actively exploited to give cPanel users unlimited power, allowing them to run scripts as root. This severe vulnerability, rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale, puts your online security at risk and demands immediate attention.

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FBI Warns of Kali365 Phishing Kit Targeting Microsoft 365 Users

The FBI is sounding the alarm on Kali365, a phishing kit that makes it easy for attackers to target Microsoft 365 users with AI-generated scams, automated templates, and real-time tracking. This powerful tool is lowering the bar for cybercriminals, allowing less tech-savvy attackers to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns.

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CISA Breach Exposes Sensitive Government Systems

A shocking security lapse at CISA exposed highly sensitive government systems, thanks to a contractor's careless mistake of leaving credentials to privileged AWS GovCloud accounts and internal systems publicly available on GitHub. The error granted unfettered access to a vast array of agency infrastructure, putting national security at risk.

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Russian Hacker Exploits Jailbroken AI in Crypto Fraud Scheme

A solo Russian hacker, known as bandcampro, has orchestrated a massive crypto fraud scheme, reaching 17,000 subscribers on Telegram with AI-generated content that convincingly mimicked popular conspiracy styles. This alarming development marks a turning point in cybercrime conspiracies, with AI-powered threats on the rise.

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GitHub Repos Targeted in 5,500+ Malicious Commits

A shocking new campaign, dubbed Megalodon, has injected malware into over 5,500 GitHub repositories, putting sensitive credentials and tokens at risk of being stolen. This alarming attack highlights the growing threat of supply chain attacks, with experts warning that this could be just the beginning.

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Authorities Disrupt First VPN Service Used by 25 Ransomware Groups

In a major win for cybersecurity, an international coalition led by France and the Netherlands has disrupted a notorious VPN service used by 25 ransomware groups, taking a significant blow to cybercrime operations. The takedown was made possible through a collaborative effort involving 16 countries and key partners like Europol and Eurojust.

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Netherlands Disrupts Russian Cyber Operations with Server Seizure

Dutch authorities have struck a major blow against Russian cyber operations, seizing 800 servers and making several arrests in a crackdown on a web hosting ecosystem accused of enabling cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and other malicious activities. This coordinated law-enforcement action aims to disrupt the cyber threat landscape and protect democracy and security.

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Ghostwriter Exploits Ukraine Government with Prometheus Phishing Malware

Malicious actors known as Ghostwriter have launched a cunning phishing campaign targeting Ukraine's government, using emails that appear to come from trusted sources and contain links to a seemingly harmless learning platform, Prometheus. These emails contain a hidden threat that can download malware onto victims' devices.

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Nation-State Actors Exploit ROADtools in Cloud Attacks

Cloud attackers are now leveraging ROADtools, a publicly available toolkit, to exploit vulnerabilities in cloud tenants, allowing them to persist, discover, and evade defenses with ease. This dual-use framework's ability to speak Entra ID and Microsoft Graph makes it a red flag for defenders to take notice.

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Iran-nexus APT Expands Espionage Ops with New RAT Variants

Unit 42 researchers have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign by an Iran-linked threat group, dubbed Screening Serpens, which has deployed six new remote access Trojan (RAT) variants to target entities across the US, Israel, and the Middle East. These variants, part of two distinct malware families, signal a significant expansion of the group's cyber spying operations.

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Cloud Atlas Expands Arsenal with New Tools, Payloads

Cloud Atlas is beefing up its toolkit with fresh tools and payloads, including a blast from the past - the notorious CVE-2018-0802 Microsoft Office Equation Editor vulnerability. The group is also reviving its use of ZIP archives with malicious LNK shortcuts that trigger PowerShell scripts, keeping security experts on high alert.

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Trend Micro Discloses Apex One Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks

A critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-34926, has been discovered in Trend Micro's Apex One on-premises server, allowing pre-authenticated local attackers to inject malicious code - and it's being actively exploited in attacks. Federal agencies have been ordered to patch affected systems ASAP, with a deadline of June 4, 2026.

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GitHub Megalodon Attack Targets Repos with Malicious CI/CD Workflows

In a shocking six-hour blitz on May 18, 2026, attackers unleashed a massive supply-chain campaign dubbed "Megalodon," pushing 5,718 malicious commits to 5,561 GitHub repositories. The sneaky assault mimicked routine CI maintenance, using fake author names and convincing commit messages to deceive victims.

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Drupal Sites Targeted in SQL Injection Attacks

Drupal sites are under attack as SQL injection exploits are now being detected in the wild, taking advantage of a vulnerability that can be triggered without authentication. This critical flaw, CVE-2026-9082, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and potentially run remote code, putting sites that use PostgreSQL at risk.

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