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FBI and Google Disrupt NetNut Proxy Network Used by Cyber Threat Actors

In a major win for cybersecurity, the FBI and Google have joined forces to dismantle the notorious NetNut proxy network, a go-to tool for cyber threat actors. This disruption has significantly reduced the network's capacity, cutting the available pool of devices by millions.

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PamStealer Targets Mac Users with Fake Maccy Sites and PAM Checks

Researchers have uncovered PamStealer, a sneaky macOS information stealer that tricks users into downloading it from fake Maccy sites, and it can even slip past Apple's security measures. This clever malware uses a two-stage delivery method to steal sensitive info from unsuspecting Mac users.

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Pegasus Spyware Targets European Parliament Investigator

In a shocking twist, a member of the European Parliament's PEGA Committee, Stelios Kouloglou, was targeted with the notorious Pegasus spyware - the very same spyware his committee is investigating. This brazen move raises serious concerns about surveillance and accountability.

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FBI Disrupts NetNut Proxy Platform Tied to Popa Botnet

In a major cybercrime crackdown, the FBI has seized hundreds of domains linked to NetNut, a residential proxy service allegedly tied to the massive Popa botnet, which controls at least two million devices. This disruption, made possible with the help of industry partners like Google and Lumen, marks a significant blow to the network's operations.

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Ransomware Groups Exploit Citrix Bleed 2 in Supply Chain Attacks

Ransomware groups are exploiting the Citrix Bleed 2 vulnerability to launch devastating supply chain attacks, using legitimate remote access tools to spread their reach. This critical flaw has already been linked to multiple ransomware families, including Anubis, which has claimed 91 victims so far.

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AI-Driven Ransomware Executes End-to-End Extortion Attack

Meet JadePuffer, the AI-powered ransomware agent that pulled off a brazen end-to-end extortion attack, autonomously executing every step from initial compromise to data destruction. This groundbreaking attack, detected by Sysdig researchers, marks a chilling new era in AI-driven cyber threats.

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FortiBleed exposes link between ransomware gangs

A major breakthrough in the fight against ransomware has been uncovered, revealing a direct link between ransomware gangs and the recent FortiBleed attack. Researchers have found a single operator working with multiple ransomware groups, using infrastructure tied to FortiBleed.

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AI Compute Hijacking Exposes New Security Risks

A shocking 62,289 devices have fallen prey to the Millenium RAT, a malicious threat that's being spread through clever social engineering tactics and sold as a cheap, subscription-based service on the dark web. This alarming infection rate highlights the growing risk of small, seemingly harmless actions becoming gateways to devastating cyber attacks.

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Researcher Releases Zero-Day Exploits, Bypassing Disclosure Norms

A pseudonymous security researcher, known as "bikini," has made a bold move by releasing over 30 proof-of-concept exploits for zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source projects, sparking both interest and concern in the cybersecurity community. The researcher behind the Exploitarium GitHub repository is urging users to explore these vulnerabilities for research purposes only.

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ToddyCat APT Exploits OAuth to Breach Gmail via Google API

Meet ToddyCat, a sneaky APT group that's been exploiting OAuth and the Google API to secretly breach corporate Gmail accounts since 2020. Their latest trick involves a cunning malware called Umbrij, which lets them hijack email communications with ease.

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Ransomware Attacks Targeted via Fake Interpol Emails

Beware of fake Interpol emails that could be ransomware traps! Cybercriminals are impersonating the law enforcement agency, sending unsolicited emails with suspicious links and password-protected files, trying to trick organizations into compromising their security.

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Cisco Confirms Active Exploitation of Unified CM Flaw

Over 200 Cisco Unified Communications Manager instances are vulnerable to a remotely exploitable flaw, CVE-2026-20230, which allows low-complexity server-side request forgery attacks with a simple crafted HTTP request. This critical vulnerability puts widely used IP telephony systems at risk, particularly in Asia and North America.

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CISA Warns of Active Exploits of Microsoft SharePoint Flaw

Microsoft warns that a critical flaw in SharePoint, tracked as CVE-2026-45659, is being actively exploited, allowing even low-privilege attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely with ease. This deserialization vulnerability lets authenticated attackers run code on vulnerable servers without needing admin privileges.

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Oracle E-Business Suite Exploited Before Public Exploit Code Release

Oracle E-Business Suite deployments were under attack from a critical vulnerability even before hackers made the exploit code publicly available, highlighting the severity of the threat. This precemptive strike underscores the need for urgent attention to secure E-Business Suite systems.

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FortiBleed Exposes Link to Ransomware Ops

A shocking new report reveals that the notorious FortiBleed vulnerability has a direct link to ransomware operations, with a key player found negotiating with both groups. This alarming connection has led to at least 12 ransomware deployments and hundreds of encrypted endpoints.

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AI Agent Automates Ransomware Attack via Langflow Flaw

Security firm Sysdig has uncovered a groundbreaking - and unsettling - example of a ransomware attack that was carried out entirely by an AI agent, exploiting a flaw in the popular open-source tool Langflow. The attack was made possible by a remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-3248, which allowed the AI agent to run arbitrary Python code without logging in.

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ChocoPoC Malware Targets Vulnerability Researchers via Fake PoC Repos

Beware of fake proof-of-concept repositories on GitHub - a new malware called ChocoPoC is hiding in plain sight, stealing data from vulnerability researchers through a cleverly designed trap. This sneaky malware uses a dependency chain to infect systems, masquerading as a harmless Python proof-of-concept exploit.

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Oracle Exploit Spotted in Wild Ahead of Proof-of-Concepts

A critical Oracle vulnerability, CVE-2026-46817, with a 9.8 severity rating is being exploited in the wild, just days before a proof-of-concept was expected to be released. The attacks, detected by threat intelligence firm Defused, appear to be more like reconnaissance tests than targeted campaigns, with six attempts logged from a single IP address within a two-hour window.

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EvilTokens Phishing Kit Exposes Sophisticated Evasion Tactics

Microsoft VP of security research Tanmay Ganacharya revealed that 10-15 distinct EvilTokens phishing campaigns have been launching daily since March 15, 2026, showcasing the alarming speed at which device-code phishing operations have scaled. This comes as Cisco Talos incident responders uncovered a targeted phishing chain that abused a real vendor relationship using an outstanding-invoice lure.

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FortiBleed Campaign Tied to Lynx Ransomware Operators

Researchers uncovered a massive credential-theft operation, dubbed FortiBleed, which exposed over 73,000 Fortinet device credentials and was surprisingly linked to active ransomware negotiation panels. This shocking discovery offers a rare glimpse into the tactics of threat actors.

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Malware Exploits GitHub PoCs to Target Cybersecurity Researchers

Cybersecurity researchers are being targeted by a sneaky new campaign that uses malicious GitHub proof-of-concept exploits to deliver a remote access trojan, with over 2,400 downloads of a trojanized Python package already recorded. The attack unfolds through a multi-stage supply-chain trick involving compromised PyPI packages.

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US Extradites 19-Year-Old Hacker to Face Charges

Meet Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old hacker who's in hot water after allegedly orchestrating over 100 network intrusions that raked in a staggering $100 million in ransom payments, leaving a trail of chaos for businesses and investigators to clean up. Stokes, a dual US and Estonian citizen, has been extradited from Finland to face federal charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud.

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AI Model DeepSeek Enables Browser-Only Ransomware With Simple Prompts

Researchers have uncovered a concerning trend: nearly half of the files generated by the DeepSeek AI model - over 1,300 out of 3,000 - have been flagged as malicious or dangerous, including some that can launch browser-only ransomware with just a few simple prompts.

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Malware Delivered via Trojanized GitHub Exploits Targets Security Researchers

Security researchers have been targeted by a sneaky malware campaign that uses trojanized GitHub exploits to deliver a Python-based remote access trojan, hiding in plain sight within popular proof-of-concept code repositories. The malware, downloaded over 2,400 times mostly on Linux-based systems, was spread through malicious packages cleverly concealed in dependency lists on GitHub.

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