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FBI Warns Law Firms of In-Person Extortion Tactics by Silent Ransom Group

The FBI is sounding the alarm for US law firms, warning them of a growing threat from the Silent Ransom Group, which targets the legal industry for its highly sensitive data and uses in-person extortion tactics. This group has been linked to a string of incidents, and the FBI is urging law firms to be vigilant.

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CrowdStrike and Google Disrupt Glassworm Botnet Infrastructure

In a major win for cybersecurity, a powerful collaboration between CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation successfully dismantled the Glassworm botnet by simultaneously taking down all four of its command-and-control channels. This bold move cut off the botnet's operators from infected devices, preventing further malicious activity.

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Glassworm botnet disrupted by takedown of resilient C2 infrastructure

In a major win for cybersecurity, researchers from CrowdStrike, Google, and The Shadowserver Foundation have successfully disrupted the Glassworm botnet by dismantling its complex command-and-control infrastructure. This takedown cuts off the lifelines of the threat actors, halting their campaigns that had been ongoing since October 2025.

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CrowdStrike Disrupts GlassWorm Malware's Global Supply Chain Attack Infrastructure

In a major win for cybersecurity, CrowdStrike teamed up with Google and the Shadowserver Foundation to dismantle the global infrastructure behind the GlassWorm malware attack, crippling its ability to issue commands or deliver new payloads to infected machines. This coordinated operation targeted and neutralized the malware's command-and-control channels, protecting software developers from further exploitation.

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Fraudsters Target World Cup Fans with 4300 Fake FIFA Domains

Scammers are gearing up to target FIFA World Cup fans with a massive network of over 4,300 fake domains, a recent analysis revealed. These fraudulent sites, linked to six distinct scams and four threat actors, are currently dormant but ready to be activated as the 2026 tournament approaches.

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FBI Warns of In-Person Data Theft Attacks by Extortion Gang

The FBI has issued a warning about a sneaky new tactic used by the notorious Silent Ransom Group: showing up in person to steal sensitive data, after gaining trust through clever phishing and phone scams. This brazen approach combines remote access tricks with physical presence at victim sites, marking a chilling evolution in their extortion methods.

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Microsoft Warns of AI-Driven Cryptojacking Campaign Targeting High-Performance GPUs

Beware of a sneaky new cryptojacking scam that's using AI chatbots to trick you into downloading malicious software - hackers are now hiding in plain sight, serving up poisoned links in chatbot responses that seem like harmless software recommendations. This cunning tactic is a game-changer for cyber threats, making it even harder to spot danger online.

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PureLogs Infostealer Exploits Purchase Order Phishing Lures

Beware of purchase order phishing scams that can deliver a powerful infostealer, capable of stealing sensitive credentials and cryptocurrency keys, via a simple yet cleverly disguised email with a malicious RAR attachment. Even security software can be fooled, as one campaign was only flagged as a threat after it was already sent.

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Hackers Exploit KnowledgeDeliver Flaw to Install Web Shells

Hackers have exploited a critical flaw in KnowledgeDeliver, using it as a zero-day to sneakily install a powerful .NET web shell called Godzilla on vulnerable servers. This sneaky attack was made possible by a deserialization vulnerability, CVE-2026-5426, that allowed threat actors to execute code at the operating-system level.

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MyPillow Targeted in Play Ransomware Attack

MyPillow has been hit by a ransomware attack, with hackers claiming to have stolen highly sensitive data including private documents, financial information, and employee details. The attackers are demanding a ransom and threatening to publish the stolen data unless paid.

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MuddyWater Exploits DLL Side-Loading in Global Espionage Push

MuddyWater hackers have launched a massive global espionage campaign, infiltrating at least nine organizations across four continents by cleverly disguising malicious code as legitimate software. They used a sneaky trick called DLL side-loading to quietly steal credentials and browser data.

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Chinese Phishing Services Shift to Live Credential Interception Tactics

Cyber attackers are now using live administration panels to interact with victims in real-time, capturing one-time passcodes and instantly bypassing multifactor authentication protections. This new tactic allows them to neutralize security measures and steal sensitive information more effectively.

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BTMOB Android RAT Exploits No-Code Tools in Global Phishing Campaigns

A single malicious download can put an entire company's sensitive data at risk, so it's crucial for corporate security teams to educate employees on the dangers of rogue apps.

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MFA Prompt Bombing Exposes Weakness in Two-Factor Security

A shocking 2.8GB of data was stolen from Cisco after a clever attacker tricked an employee into approving a push-based MFA prompt, highlighting a disturbing vulnerability in two-factor security. This brazen hack, linked to the Yanluowang ransomware group, shows how attackers can exploit the very security measures meant to protect us.

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Iranian Hackers Deploy AI-Backed MiniFast Backdoor via Phishing and SEO Poisoning

Iranian hackers have escalated their cyber attacks, leveraging AI-powered tools to craft malware and targeting key sectors like aviation, defense, and telecommunications across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Their sophisticated tactics, including phishing and SEO poisoning, have allowed them to spy on organizations with alarming speed and efficiency.

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Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Aviation with Sophisticated Phishing and SEO Poisoning

Meet Nimbus Manticore, an Iran-linked hacking group that's back with a vengeance, using clever phishing and SEO poisoning tactics to target the US aviation industry in a series of sophisticated attacks. Their latest campaign, which ran from February to April 2026, marked a significant expansion into aviation, defense, and telecommunications.

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KnowledgeDeliver LMS Flaw Exploited to Deploy Malware

A security flaw in the KnowledgeDeliver LMS, known as CVE-2026-5426, was exploited by a threat actor to inject malicious code and infect users visiting the site. This vulnerability was caused by a predictable secret in the system's web.config file, allowing attackers to execute remote code.

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Ghost CMS Flaw Exploited to Hijack Over 700 Sites in ClickFix Attacks

Over 700 websites were hijacked in a massive campaign that exploited a critical Ghost CMS vulnerability, turning legitimate pages into gateways for Windows malware. This alarming attack was made possible by CVE-2026-26980, an SQL injection flaw with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.4.

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Lazarus Group Deploys Memory-Only RAT in Financial Sector Attacks

The notorious Lazarus Group has unleashed a sneaky new attack tool, a memory-only Remote Access Trojan (RAT), targeting the financial sector with cunning precision. This stealthy malware, known as RemotePE, is just the latest weapon in the group's arsenal, and it's being used to infiltrate and manipulate its victims.

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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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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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