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Blogger Platform Exploited in VEIL#DROP Malware Attack Chain
The VEIL#DROP malware attack chain starts with a sneaky JavaScript file, cleverly disguised as a harmless document, which executes through Windows Script Host and launches PowerShell with execution policy bypasses enabled. This multi-stage threat can be triggered by spear-phishing or a simple visit to a compromised website.
Kaspersky Exposes AsyncRAT Campaign Using ScreenConnect
Malicious actors have launched a massive campaign using fake software downloads to spread the AsyncRAT malware, disguising it as popular utilities like OBS Studio and DNS Jumper. Kaspersky uncovered over 90 spoofed domains in 10 languages, hinting at a sophisticated and widespread threat.
Phishing Kit Unveils Sophisticated BEC-as-a-Service Capabilities
Meet ARToken, a sophisticated phishing kit that's redefining the threat landscape with its Business Email Compromise (BEC)-as-a-Service capabilities, allowing attackers to launch highly targeted and convincing scams. This advanced platform is a game-changer, offering a complete BEC operations environment that's far more complex than your average phishing kit.
ScreenConnect Exploited in Large-Scale Campaign Disguised as Freeware
Cybercriminals have launched a massive campaign disguising a malicious ScreenConnect installer as freeware, tricking users into downloading it from over 90 fake websites in 10 languages. The scam starts with a bogus OBS Studio download that secretly installs the ScreenConnect utility, ultimately delivering a nasty AsyncRAT payload.
Pentera Labs Red Team Exposes AI Double Agent Vulnerability in Claude Desktop
Pentera Labs' red team has uncovered a shocking vulnerability in Claude Desktop, allowing them to turn the AI's voice into a double agent that does an attacker's bidding on a developer's workstation. By exploiting a compromised inbox, they were able to gain full machine control, revealing a chilling new threat in the world of AI.
Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 Flaws with 81 Million Login Attempts
In just two weeks, a massive password-spraying campaign racked up over 81 million login attempts, compromising 78 Microsoft 365 accounts across 64 organizations and highlighting a dramatic surge in cyber threats. This alarming trend saw a 155-fold increase in attacks, with organizations now facing an average of 1,964 failed login attempts per month.
Cursor Flaws Expose Developers to Zero-Click Attacks
Beware of DuneSlide, a pair of high-severity flaws that could let a single, innocent-looking prompt hijack your Cursor environment and unleash a zero-click attack on your computer - update to Cursor 3.0 now to stay safe!
Ousaban Trojan Targets Iberian Bank Users with Sophisticated PDF Lures
Meet the Ousaban Trojan, a sneaky malware targeting banking customers in Spain and Portugal with clever PDF tricks. This sophisticated threat steals logins, hijacks sessions, and even takes remote control of infected computers.
AI-Generated Ransomware Exploits Chromium API in Browser Attacks
A groundbreaking AI-generated ransomware attack has been detected, cleverly exploiting the Chromium API to launch a devastating browser-based assault, stealing credentials, exfiltrating data, and holding files hostage. This alarming first-of-its-kind threat, dubbed InfernoGrabber v9.0, marks a chilling new frontier in cybercrime.
Ousaban Trojan Expands to Spain, Portugal with Advanced Evasion Tactics
Meet Ousaban, a sneaky banking Trojan that's evolved from decade-old tactics to target unsuspecting customers in Spain and Portugal, starting with a clever phishing PDF disguised as a broken file. This highly optimized threat profiles its victims before striking, making it a force to be reckoned with.
Progress LoadMaster Flaw Sees Active Exploitation Attempts
A critical vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, tracked as CVE-2026-8037, is under active exploitation attempts, with Canadian cybersecurity firm eSentire's Threat Response Unit detecting and thwarting attacks starting June 29, 2026. The attacks, though unsuccessful, raise concerns about potential future breaches given the vulnerability's high CVSS score of 9.6.
Google Blogspot Abused to Deploy Fileless Infostealer
Cybercriminals are selling stolen credentials on underground marketplaces, giving other threat actors easy access to compromised accounts and environments. This latest threat, known as Veil#Drop, uses a sneaky fileless chain to infect victims who unknowingly download a malicious script disguised as a harmless document.
Oracle E-Business Flaw Exploited in Ongoing Attacks
A critical flaw in Oracle E-Business, known as CVE-2026-46817, is being exploited by attackers, allowing them to take over vulnerable systems with just HTTP network access. This highly severe vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.8, has now been targeted in real-world attacks, with security researchers observing exploitation attempts on Oracle E-Business honeypots.
Researcher Exposes API-Driven Malware Delivery in ClickFix Campaigns
Security researcher Bert-Jan Pals' in-depth analysis of 3,000 live payloads reveals that the ClickFix campaign's API-driven malware delivery method is rapidly evolving, making it a persistent threat that's hard to defend against. This sneaky tactic moves malicious actions off the page and into backend services, issuing commands on demand with fresh disguises on every request.
Azure CLI Hit by Massive Password Spray Attack Targeting 78 Accounts
In a staggering display of cyber aggression, a threat actor launched a massive password spray attack on Microsoft's Azure CLI, racking up over 81 million login attempts and breaching at least 78 accounts across 64 organizations in just two weeks. The relentless campaign, which unfolded between June 12 and June 26, successfully compromised accounts at an alarming rate of two to four per day, with some days seeing spikes of up to 30 breaches.
BioShocking Attack Exploits AI Browsers for Data Theft
Researchers have uncovered a chilling new attack, dubbed BioShocking, that exploits AI browsers to steal sensitive data by cleverly tricking them into treating real actions as fictional. This ingenious technique uses a simple game to condition AI agents into accepting fake actions as valid, putting even the most secure systems at risk.
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RustDuck Botnet Evolves with Rust Rewrite to Evade Detection
Meet RustDuck, a sneaky botnet that's been evolving to evade detection since February 2026, tracked by researchers at QiAnXin's XLab. It gains a foothold by exploiting weak passwords, unpatched vulnerabilities, and targeting specific web software.
Ransomware Groups Adopt Corporate Structure to Extort Victims
Meet Black Basta, a ransomware group that operated like a corporate powerhouse, launching attacks on 520 victims across 39 industries and raking in at least $107 million in bitcoin payments. With a structured team, set schedules, and outsourced tasks, this syndicate's business model was surprisingly sophisticated.
Huntress Insider Threat Exposed in Ransomware Probe Leak
A Huntress insider reportedly made a grave mistake, casually disclosing to a cybercriminal that law enforcement was on their tail - a moment of poor judgment that fell short of the company's high standards. The alarming exchange was part of a larger pattern of questionable communication uncovered between the currently employed threat hunter and the threat actor.
Langflow Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy Monero Miner on AI App Endpoints
Hackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Langflow to sneak a Monero cryptocurrency miner onto AI app endpoints, using just one line of Python code to start the attack. Over 19 days in March and April, threat actors took advantage of the unauthenticated remote code execution flaw, rated CVSS 9.3, to spread the malware.
Malware Exploits Google Notes Extension to Steal Crypto Wallet Addresses
Malware actors are using a fake Google Notes extension to secretly steal cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and it's being delivered through sneaky unsigned installers that disguise the threat as a harmless utility. This stealthy operation, dubbed Silent Swap, uses a malicious Chromium extension to gain broad access to your browsing data and clipboard.
Malicious Chrome Extension Exploits Perplexity AI Brand for Data Collection
Beware of a fake Chrome extension hiding in plain sight: masquerading as Perplexity AI, it secretly intercepts your searches and reroutes them through attacker-controlled servers. This sneaky impostor uses a similar name and branding to the real deal, but its true intentions are far from AI-powered assistance.
SimpleHelp Vulnerability Exploited to Deliver Novel Malware
A critical vulnerability in SimpleHelp's remote monitoring software, rated a perfect 10 in severity, was exploited by attackers to masquerade as trusted technicians and deploy brand-new malware across customer networks. This flaw allowed hackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access with ease.
Business Email Compromise Attacks Evolve with AI-Powered Tactics
Business Email Compromise attacks are no ordinary email scams - they're sophisticated, organized operations that now utilize AI-powered tactics to deceive and defraud. A recent underground forum thread reveals the inner workings of modern BEC schemes, from initial malware attacks to sending fake invoices.