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Phishing Campaign Targets Google Accounts with Fake Job Interviews

Beware of fake job interviews that could be phishing scams! A clever new campaign is targeting marketing pros with emails that appear to be from recruiters, aiming to trick them into handing over their Google account credentials.

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Threat Actors Probe Gitea Docker Flaw Just 13 Days After Patch

Security researchers have spotted threat actors probing a critical Gitea Docker flaw just 13 days after it was patched, highlighting the urgent need for users to update their systems. This highly vulnerable flaw, scoring 9.8, allows attackers to exploit a default setting that trusts user headers from any source IP address.

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Vietnam Cracks Down on HiAnime Piracy Ring

Vietnamese authorities have cracked down on a massive anime piracy ring, HiAnime, which raked in a staggering $12.85 million in illicit ad revenue from 2020 to 2026. This notorious site drew hundreds of millions of visitors monthly, briefly outpacing Disney+ and Crunchyroll in web traffic.

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EU Faces Calls to Act as Pegasus Spyware Targets MEP

The discovery of Pegasus spyware on MEP Stelios Kouloglou's phone raises alarming questions about the integrity of Europe's oversight mechanisms, particularly when he was actively investigating spyware abuse by European countries. This incident highlights a disturbing threat to independent scrutiny at the highest levels.

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Iran-Linked Cavern Manticore Targets Israel with Modular Cyber Attacks

Meet Cavern Manticore, a highly skilled and disciplined cyber threat group with ties to Iran, targeting Israel's defense and government sectors with modular attacks. Their sophisticated tactics have allowed them to infiltrate organizations with alarming speed and precision.

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Web Content Conceals Hidden Instructions Targeting AI Agents

As AI agents increasingly interact with the web, hidden instructions embedded in online content can be manipulated to perform unintended actions, posing a new threat to users. Researchers have uncovered real-world campaigns that use indirect prompt injection to steer AI agents into carrying out malicious tasks.

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Ransomware Operators Leverage AI for Autonomous Attacks

Meet JADEPUFFER, a pioneering threat actor that's harnessing AI to launch autonomous ransomware attacks - and adapting in real-time to get the job done. This groundbreaking tactic has been observed by researchers, who spotted JADEPUFFER's lightning-fast 31-second pivot from a failed login to a successful exploit.

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Opera GX Flaw Enables Sites to Auto-Install Malicious Mods

A critical flaw in Opera GX allowed websites to secretly install malicious customization mods, which could then siphon sensitive data from other sites you visited - and it took a $5,000 bounty and a May 8 patch to fix the issue. This sneaky exploit let attackers install mods without your consent, putting your online security at risk.

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Microsoft Warns of Device Code Phishing Attacks via Legitimate Website

Beware of device code phishing attacks that can trick you into giving away access to your accounts, even on legitimate websites. Hackers are using a clever tactic that exploits Microsoft's authentication endpoint to steal your credentials.

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Adobe ColdFusion Flaw Exploited in Ongoing Attacks

A critical Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability, CVE-2026-48282, is under attack - and it's crucial to patch now to prevent remote code execution on your system. This maximum-severity flaw affects ColdFusion releases 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier, and can be exploited without privileges.

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Google Disrupts NetNut Residential Proxy Botnet

Google teamed up with the FBI, Lumen, and other partners to take down the NetNut residential proxy network, disabling key Google accounts and services used by the threat actors to control malware. This move helps keep everyday devices and systems safe from being exploited as footholds for attacks.

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China-nexus Hackers Deploy DcRAT via Fake Indian Tax Utility

Cyber attackers with ties to China are pulling out all the stops to scam Indian taxpayers, using a sophisticated fake tax utility to deploy malware and pilfer sensitive info. Their precision-crafted phishing campaign, dubbed Operation DragonReturn, sends convincing emails and PDFs that even cite real laws to trick victims.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 2.3M Moody Bible Institute Accounts

A massive data breach at Moody Bible Institute has exposed the sensitive information of over 2.3 million people, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and more, after being targeted by the notorious extortion group ShinyHunters. The stolen data, which was leaked on June 23, puts countless individuals at risk of identity theft and cyber attacks.

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Sysdig Exposes First Fully Agentic Ransomware Campaign

Meet JadePuffer, the groundbreaking ransomware campaign that's fully driven by a large language model (LLM) and can launch a devastating attack in as little as 31 seconds. This AI-powered threat uses an adaptive and automated approach to exploit vulnerabilities and extort its targets.

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QuimaRAT Exposes Cross-Platform Threat Capabilities

Meet QuimaRAT, a commercialized remote access trojan package that's being sold as a malware-as-a-service, threatening security across multiple platforms with its flexible subscription tiers. This Java-based tool is marketed for a surprisingly low price, ranging from $150 for a month to $1,200 for lifetime access.

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NCA Warns Parents of AI Exploitation of Shared Child Photos

As a parent, sharing photos of your child online can be a minefield - with AI technology now being used to create and spread disturbing child abuse content at an alarming rate, with a 26,000% annual increase in AI-generated videos reported in just one year.

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Ransomware Operation Exploits AI to Automate Cyberattack

Meet JadePuffer, a notorious ransomware operation that's taking cyberattacks to the next level with the power of AI, automating attacks with ease. In a shocking example, JadePuffer used a large language model agent to encrypt a staggering 1,342 Nacos service configuration items.

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US Government Entity Pays $1 Million to Thwart Data Leak

A US government entity was forced to pay a hefty $1 million ransom to prevent a massive data leak, after a group called Kairos threatened to release 1.6 million files unless their demand was met. The payment was the culmination of a month-long negotiation that began with a $3 million opening demand.

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North Korean Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages in PolinRider Campaign

North Korean hackers have unleashed a massive wave of malware, publishing 108 malicious packages and web browser extensions across popular platforms like npm, Packagist, Go, and Google Chrome as part of their sneaky PolinRider campaign. This ongoing operation has already produced 162 malicious release artifacts and compromised thousands of systems worldwide.

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Avalon Malware Framework Targets Enterprise with CrownX Ransomware

Meet Avalon, a sneaky malware framework that's targeting enterprises with a potent ransomware punch, known as CrownX, and discover how it infiltrates systems through clever phishing tactics. This modular menace combines credential collection, lateral movement, and more into a single, reusable threat.

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Google Disrupts NetNut Residential Proxy Network

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has disrupted NetNut, a massive residential proxy network controlling at least 2 million infected devices worldwide, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. This botnet, powered by trojanized apps and malicious software like Badbox 2.0, was used for cybercrime and espionage activities.

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Armored Likho Exposes BusySnake Stealer Campaign

Meet Armored Likho, a sneaky group behind the BusySnake Stealer Campaign, which has already compromised government agencies and power companies in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Brazil. Their clever tactics start with targeted spear-phishing emails, often disguised as harmless attachments like psychological tests or aid applications.

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North Korea-Linked npm Packages Target Developers with Stealthy Data Theft

Malicious npm packages, linked to North Korean threat actors, are impersonating popular tools to trick developers into handing over sensitive data. These sneaky packages masquerade as legitimate polyfill tools, making them hard to spot during a quick review.

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Armored Likho Exploits Global Targets with BusySnake Stealer

Meet Armored Likho, a sneaky threat actor who's been wreaking havoc globally, exploiting both private individuals and organizations, including government agencies and electric power sectors in Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan. With a blend of financially motivated attacks and targeted cyber espionage, Armored Likho is a force to be reckoned with.

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