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Malicious Plugins Exfiltrate AI API Keys

Beware of malicious AI plugins masquerading as coding assistants on the JetBrains Marketplace - they might just steal your AI API keys. These 15 sneaky plugins, active since October 2025, cleverly exfiltrate API keys to attacker-controlled servers, all while functioning as promised.

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Malicious Plugins Exfiltrate AI API Keys on JetBrains Marketplace

Beware of malicious AI plugins on the JetBrains Marketplace that masquerade as helpful coding assistants but secretly steal your AI API keys. Over 70,000 installations have been recorded from at least 15 compromised plugins that have surprisingly evaded the marketplace's security checks.

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Malicious JetBrains plugins steal AI API keys

Beware of malicious JetBrains plugins masquerading as helpful tools - at least 15 have been detected stealing AI API keys from unsuspecting developers, with a staggering 70,000 installations. These fake plugins have been secretly siphoning off sensitive information since October 2025.

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Rokarolla Malware Targets 217 Banking and Crypto Apps

Beware: the Rokarolla malware is targeting 217 banking and crypto apps, allowing hackers to seize near-total control of your Android phone. It disguises itself as legitimate apps, often sneaking in through malicious websites offering fake Chrome or TikTok downloads.

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ClickFix Campaigns Leverage New Loaders in Malware Delivery Push

Meet the BabaDeda Loader, a stealthy malware framework that's evolved to deliver a wider range of threats, including information stealers and remote access trojans, with alarming effectiveness. This revamped loader combines multiple evasion techniques to target vulnerable organizations, particularly in education and finance.

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Fortinet Sandbox Flaws Under Active Exploitation

Critical Fortinet Sandbox vulnerabilities are under active attack, with hackers exploiting flaws like CVE-2026-39813, a severe path traversal bug that allows authentication bypass. Fortinet patched these bugs in April, but users must upgrade ASAP to avoid being compromised.

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Cal Water Probes Alleged Hacking by Iran-Linked Group

Cal Water is taking swift and decisive action to investigate allegations of a cybersecurity incident, swiftly activating its response plan and working around the clock to get to the bottom of the claim. The utility confirms that its probe, launched after learning of the alleged hacking by an Iran-linked group on June 11, 2026, is ongoing with no known operational disruptions reported so far.

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Ransomware Gang Exploits Microsoft Teams for C2 Traffic

Meet the sneaky ransomware gang that hijacked Microsoft Teams to secretly control its victims' systems for two whole months, using sophisticated cyber tradecraft to stay under the radar. They pulled off this impressive heist with a custom backdoor and some clever C2 traffic disguises.

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Rokarolla Malware Targets Android Banking Apps with 137 Commands

Meet Rokarolla, a sneaky Android banking trojan that's taking aim at 217 banking and cryptocurrency apps with an arsenal of 137 remote commands, giving attackers alarming control over infected phones. This malicious malware is designed to outsmart even Google's Play Protect defenses, putting your financial security at risk.

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China-Linked Backdoor Expands to Windows with Kernel Stealth

A China-linked espionage group has unleashed a stealthy backdoor that infiltrates Windows systems, targeting government bodies in Honduras, Taiwan, Thailand, and Pakistan. The malware, known as SprySOCKS, boasts advanced espionage features and kernel-level stealth, making it a formidable threat.

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Rokarolla Trojan Enables Unseen Banking Fraud via Device Takeover

Meet Rokarolla, a sneaky Android banking trojan that's taking device takeover to a whole new level, allowing scammers to isolate and exploit victims like never before. This malicious malware doesn't just steal credentials - it gives attackers total control over your phone.

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DragonForce Ransomware Exploits Microsoft Teams to Facilitate Months-Long Breach

Meet Backdoor.Turn, a sneaky new threat that uses Microsoft Teams to hide its tracks and wreak havoc on your network for months on end - and it's surprisingly sophisticated. This Go-based RAT masquerades as legit traffic by exploiting Teams' TURN relay servers.

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China-Linked SprySOCKS Backdoor Targets Windows with Driver-Based Stealth

ESET has uncovered a Windows variant of the SprySOCKS backdoor, previously thought to only affect Linux, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities. This new variant, version 1.8, uses driver-based stealth and can communicate through TCP, UDP, and WebSocket channels.

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Fortinet FortiSandbox Flaws Targeted by Attackers in Wide-Ranging Exploits

Cyber attackers are actively exploiting three high-severity Fortinet FortiSandbox vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808, and CVE-2026-25089, which were patched just last month and carry a near-critical CVSS score of 9.1. These flaws have been targeted in wide-ranging exploits over the past 24 hours, according to threat intelligence firm Defused Cyber.

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Ransomware Gang Exploits Microsoft Teams to Conceal Malicious Traffic

Meet Backdoor.Turn, a sneaky new malware that's abusing Microsoft Teams to hide its malicious activities - and it's a game-changer for cyber threats. This clever RAT uses Teams' own infrastructure against us, making it harder to spot its secret communications.

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Fortinet Flaws Exposed to Active Exploitation

Critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's FortiSandbox platform are under active attack, with multiple flaws, including CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808, and CVE-2026-25089, being exploited by hackers just 24 hours after security updates were issued.

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Earth Lusca Expands Arsenal with Windows SprySOCKS Malware

Chinese threat actor Earth Lusca has upgraded its malware arsenal with Windows SprySOCKS, a sneaky tool that lets hackers secretly send commands to compromised devices, allowing them to fly under the radar. This latest move has been linked to a string of high-profile attacks on government organizations worldwide.

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ScarCruft Targets Microsoft Users with NarwhalRAT Malware

Beware of fake Microsoft account alerts! A sneaky North Korean hacking group, ScarCruft, is sending phishing emails that mimic Microsoft security notifications to trick you into downloading the NarwhalRAT malware.

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US Seizes Deepfake Nude Sites in First TAKE IT DOWN Act Enforcement Action

In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Homeland Security has seized two notorious deepfake nude sites, CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, in the first-ever enforcement action under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bold operation, carried out in collaboration with Italy and France, has taken a significant step towards protecting online victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

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Chinese Hackers Exploit Google Workspace to Siphon Research and Defense Emails

Chinese hackers have been secretly siphoning off sensitive emails from research and defense organizations using a clever exploit of Google Workspace, with a long-running campaign that spanned over two years. The threat actors, tracked as UNC6508, used custom malware called INFINITERED to breach externally facing servers and steal valuable intel.

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North Korean Hackers Exploit Developer Tools in Malware Campaigns

North Korean hackers have launched a sneaky malware campaign, tricking victims into executing cross-platform malware for macOS, Linux, and Windows through malicious scripts hidden in GitHub repositories. Their latest tactic, dubbed UNK_DeadDrop, uses recruitment lures to deliver self-running code to over 75% of targeted organizations across various sectors.

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Anubis Ransomware Targets Adriatic Port, Exposes Maritime Security Gaps

A ransomware attack by the Anubis group on the Adriatic Port Authority exposed significant gaps in maritime security, putting sensitive employee records and critical infrastructure at risk. The breach, which occurred on December 11, 2025, resulted in the loss of around 2% of the authority's data, with some information making its way to the dark web.

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Malicious Code Infiltrates WordPress Plugins, Creates Rogue Admin Accounts

Over 1.2 million WordPress sites are at risk after attackers infiltrated a trusted vendor's network, injecting malicious code into popular plugins like OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage. This sneaky hack creates rogue admin accounts, putting sites at risk of takeover - all without ordinary visitors even noticing.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to One-Click Attack

A single click on a seemingly trustworthy Microsoft link could have put sensitive information like emails, calendar details, and files at risk of being exposed to attackers, thanks to a flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise Search. This vulnerability, known as SearchLeak, highlights the importance of staying vigilant even with trusted sources.

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