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DarkSword Malware Targets iOS with Sophisticated Exploit Chain

Meet DarkSword, a sneaky malware that's been targeting iOS devices with a sophisticated exploit chain, leveraging six different vulnerabilities to deploy its final-stage payloads across iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7. Google Threat Intelligence Group has tracked its use back to November 2025, with multiple actors - from commercial vendors to suspected state-sponsored operators - employing it to compromise devices.

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Quasar Linux Malware Targets Developers with Stealthy Implant

Meet Quasar Linux, a sneaky new malware targeting developers with a potent blend of stealth, persistence, and credential theft capabilities that can compromise software supply chains. This Linux implant is quietly infiltrating dev and DevOps environments, putting cloud toolchains at risk.

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Instructure Breach Exposes 280 Million Records from 8,800 Educational Institutions

A massive data breach at Instructure has put the sensitive information of 280 million students, teachers, and staff from 8,800 educational institutions at risk, with the ShinyHunters extortion gang claiming responsibility for the attack. The stolen records include data from colleges, school districts, and online education platforms that use Canvas.

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Kaspersky Uncovers Trojanized DAEMON Tools in Targeted Supply-Chain Attack

If you installed DAEMON Tools between April 8 and now, your system may be compromised - Kaspersky researchers warn that a highly sophisticated supply-chain attack has been delivering a backdoor to thousands of systems via trojanized installers. Check your machines for unusual activity and take action ASAP to protect your organization.

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Phishing Campaign Targets 35,000 Users in 2 Days

In just 48 hours, a massive phishing campaign hit over 35,000 users across 13,000 organizations in 26 countries, with nearly 1 in 5 targets in the healthcare and life sciences sector. The alarming attack highlights the speed and scale of modern phishing operations.

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European Lawmakers Urge Swift Action on AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats

European lawmakers are sounding the alarm, warning that Europe is unprepared for the growing threat of AI-driven cybersecurity attacks and urging swift action to defend against them. They've pressed the European Commission for rapid action, citing the alarming capabilities of advanced AI models like Anthropic's Mythos.

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Taiwan Railway Hack Exposes Vulnerabilities in TETRA System

A clever 23-year-old hacker brought Taiwan's high-speed rail to a standstill for 48 minutes by exploiting a shocking weakness in the TETRA system, used to coordinate critical communications. Using just a few pieces of easily-bought equipment, the attacker sent a fake "General Alarm" signal that was treated as the real deal.

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Kaspersky Uncovers DAEMON Tools Supply Chain Attack

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a sneaky supply chain attack that used compromised DAEMON Tools installers, downloaded directly from the official website, to deliver a malicious payload - and what's even scarier is that these installers were digitally signed by the very developers of DAEMON Tools themselves.

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Latvian Hacker Sentenced for Role in Former Conti Leaders' Ransomware Extortion Scheme

A Latvian hacker has been sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for his role in a massive ransomware extortion scheme that targeted over 54 companies, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. Deniss Zolotarjovs, 35, helped former Conti leaders extort payments from victims over a two-year period.

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Microsoft Uncovers Large-Scale Phishing Campaign Using Fake Compliance Emails

In just 48 hours, a massive phishing campaign targeted over 35,000 users across 13,000 organizations in 26 countries, using convincing fake compliance emails to steal login credentials. The sophisticated attack, detected by Microsoft's Defender Research team, hit US firms hard, but its global reach was widespread.

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China-Linked UAT-8302 Exploits Shared Malware to Target Global Governments

Meet UAT-8302, a sophisticated China-linked threat group that's been secretly targeting governments worldwide, deploying custom malware to infiltrate and gather intel. Its recent attacks have hit government entities in South America and southeastern Europe, raising global cybersecurity concerns.

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Stalkerware Breach Exposes Risks for Executives

A shocking stalkerware breach has exposed a treasure trove of sensitive information, including 86,859 images - seemingly screenshots from a single victim's device - used to secretly stalk a high-profile European entrepreneur and media personality. The alarming leak highlights the very real risks executives face in the digital age.

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ScarCruft APT Exploits Yanbian Gaming Platform for Intelligence Gathering

Meet ScarCruft, a notorious North Korea-aligned espionage group that's been caught exploiting a popular gaming platform in China to gather intel on its users. The group trojanized a site serving traditional Yanbian-themed games, compromising both Windows and Android software.

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CISA Warns of Active Exploits of Linux 'CopyFail' Flaw

A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, dubbed "CopyFail," is being actively exploited, allowing low-privilege users to gain full root control on unpatched systems with a single, unmodified exploit binary. This alarming flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431, has sparked emergency patching efforts to prevent widespread attacks.

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Cushman & Wakefield Discloses Vishing Incident Amid Dual Ransomware Threats

Cushman & Wakefield recently fell victim to a vishing incident, but swift action was taken to contain the breach and protect its systems. The company has confirmed that its operations remain normal and it's working closely with experts to investigate and respond to the incident.

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Phishing Campaign Exploits Signed RMM Software to Plant Persistent Backdoors

A long-running phishing campaign has compromised over 80 US organizations by using legitimately signed remote monitoring software to install silent, persistent backdoors, according to Securonix research. The attack begins with a clever email impersonating the US Social Security Administration, tricking victims into downloading malicious payloads.

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MetInfo CMS Flaw Exploited for Remote Code Execution Attacks

A critical flaw in the MetInfo content management system, CVE-2026-29014, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with a CVSS score of 9.8, putting your site at risk of full takeover. This unauthenticated PHP code-injection vulnerability affects versions 7.9, 8.0, and 8.1, and can be exploited with crafted requests containing malicious PHP code.

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Vimeo Breach Exposes 119,000 in Data Heist by ShinyHunters Gang

A recent data breach at Vimeo exposed the email addresses and names of over 119,000 users, thanks to a hack by the notorious ShinyHunters extortion gang, which gained access through a vulnerability at data anomaly detection company Anodot. The breach highlights the importance of securing third-party integrations to protect sensitive user data.

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Vimeo Breach Exposes 119,000 Email Addresses

A data breach at Vimeo has compromised the email addresses of over 119,000 users, with hackers also accessing some metadata and technical data from a third-party analytics vendor. Fortunately, no video content, login credentials, or payment card information was stolen.

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OAuth Grants Expose Hidden Attack Vector in Enterprise Workspaces

Unmanaged OAuth grants are a ticking time bomb in enterprise workspaces, with 80% of security leaders recognizing them as a critical or significant risk. A recent attack by threat actor UNC6395 exploited valid OAuth refresh tokens to breach Salesforce environments of over 700 organizations, highlighting the devastating consequences of neglecting OAuth security.

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Romance Scammers Rake in £102M Through Emotional Manipulation

Romance scammers exploited the trust of unsuspecting victims to pocket a staggering £102 million in 2025, with the average person losing around £9,500 in these emotionally manipulative scams. This heart-wrenching trend saw a 29% surge in reported cases, with £280,000 lost daily.

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CloudZ Malware Exploits Microsoft Phone Link to Harvest SMS and OTPs

Beware: CloudZ malware is exploiting Microsoft's Phone Link feature to intercept SMS and OTPs, putting your sensitive info at risk. This sneaky attack uses a plugin called Pheno to tap into your Phone Link activity and steal your private messages.

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Karakurt Ransomware Operative Sentenced for Extortion Role

Meet Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian national who helped his ransomware gang extort dozens of companies - and even a government entity with a crippled 911 system - by leveraging stolen sensitive data, including children's health information. He's now facing 8.5 years in prison for his role in the Karakurt extortion operation.

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ScarCruft Expands Malware Arsenal with Multi-Platform BirdCall Backdoor

ScarCruft hackers have launched a sneaky attack on a popular video game platform, infecting both Windows and Android users with a new backdoor called BirdCall. The multi-platform threat has been targeting ethnic Koreans in China since late 2024, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized access.

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