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FBI Warns of Russian Hackers Targeting Signal Backup Keys

Stay vigilant, as Russian hackers are now targeting Signal backup keys in an evolved phishing campaign, attempting to gain access to your historical message backups by tricking you into revealing these sensitive keys. Be cautious of messages masquerading as automated support accounts, as they may be part of this sinister plot.

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SharkLoader Malware Targets Global Entities in StrikeShark Cyberattacks

Kaspersky has uncovered a massive global cyberattack campaign, dubbed StrikeShark, that uses SharkLoader malware to target a wide range of organizations across multiple countries and industries. The attacks have hit diplomatic and government bodies, software development companies, and other entities in over a dozen countries.

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Chinese APT Deploys TinyRCT Backdoor in Southeast Asia Cyberattacks

A Chinese advanced persistent threat actor, CL-STA-1062, has launched a series of cyberattacks in Southeast Asia, targeting government entities and state-owned energy firms with a new .NET backdoor called TinyRCT. This sophisticated attack tool is part of a hybrid toolkit used by the group, which has been active since March 2022.

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CISA Flags Exploited PTC Windchill Flaw Amid Web Shell Attacks

PTC has confirmed that attackers are exploiting a high-severity flaw, CVE-2026-12569, in its Windchill software to drop malicious web shells on vulnerable systems, allowing them to execute arbitrary code remotely. The company has reported heightened threat activity, urging users to take immediate action to protect themselves.

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Miasma Malware Poisons Over 20 npm Packages

In a lightning-fast attack, hackers poisoned over 20 npm packages with Miasma malware, completing the coordinated operation in under three seconds. The attackers compromised an npm maintainer account to publish tainted updates to popular packages.

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China-Linked Hackers Deploy TinyRCT Backdoor in Southeast Asian Infrastructure Attacks

For years, a stealthy China-linked hacking group has been quietly targeting critical infrastructure in Southeast Asia, with a clear strategic interest in disrupting or monitoring key regional industries. Their sophisticated attacks have zeroed in on state-owned energy and government sectors, using a potent tool called the TinyRCT backdoor.

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Microsoft Uncovers ZIP Phishing Campaign Targeting Hotels with Node.js Implant

Microsoft warns of a sneaky ZIP phishing campaign that's been targeting hotels across Europe and Asia since April 2026, using photo-themed attachments to deliver a Node.js implant to front-desk machines. The cleverly crafted emails, often written in Japanese, Danish, or Dutch, use urgent and reputation-focused themes to trick recipients into opening the malicious attachments.

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Turla Unveils STOCKSTAY Backdoor in Ukraine Espionage Campaigns

Russian hackers, specifically the state-sponsored group Turla, have unleashed a new and stealthy backdoor called STOCKSTAY in a recent espionage campaign targeting Ukraine. This sneaky malware uses a secure WebSocket connection to communicate with its command center, making it a formidable tool for cyber spies.

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Cyberattacks on SMBs Surge via AI Tool Lures

Small and medium-sized businesses are under siege, with a staggering 33,352 cyberattacks detected in just four months as scammers disguise malware as popular AI tools. This alarming surge highlights how quickly cybercriminals are leveraging the latest tech trends to target vulnerable businesses.

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Chinese Hackers Target Southeast Asia's Energy, Government Sectors

Chinese hackers have launched a stealthy assault on Southeast Asia's energy and government sectors, infiltrating at least ten organizations between October and December 2025. This sophisticated threat, tracked as CL-STA-1062, has been lurking in the shadows since March 2022, using clever tactics like hard-coded encryption keys to evade detection.

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Mistic Backdoor Exposes Link to Corporate Network Access Broker

Meet Mistic, a sneaky new backdoor that allows attackers to secretly access and control corporate networks for months on end, all while erasing its digital tracks. This stealthy threat can execute remote payloads in memory, upload and download files, and even self-destruct to avoid detection.

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Poland Disrupts SIM-Swapping Gang Linked to Crypto Heists

In a major breakthrough, Polish authorities have dismantled a notorious SIM-swapping gang that used social engineering and specialized software to orchestrate a string of crypto heists, with four suspects now facing charges. The successful takedown was made possible through a collaborative effort with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations.

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macOS Malware Embeds Fake Errors to Evade AI Analysis

Meet macOS.Gaslight, a sneaky new malware family from a North Korean-linked threat actor that's got a clever trick up its sleeve - embedding 38 fake system messages to throw off AI analysis tools. This tiny 3.5 KB payload is packed with deception, making it a formidable foe for cybersecurity experts.

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Iranian Hackers Exploit Credentials in Cal Water Breach

Cal Water swiftly sprang into action when an Iranian-linked group, Handala, claimed to have hacked their system, activating their cybersecurity response plan and launching a thorough investigation. Thankfully, experts from Mandiant found that the breach was limited to third-party accounts, containing no evidence of a larger-scale attack.

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Authorities Disrupt PirloTV Sports Piracy Network, Seize 44 Domains

In a major blow to sports piracy, authorities have shut down PirloTV, a notorious network that illegally streamed live sports to over 950 million visitors worldwide each year. The operation, involving UEFA, UC3, and Mexican authorities, seized 44 domains used to distribute unauthorized streams.

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Smart TVs Compromised by Proxyware Vulnerabilities Plague 24-Year-Old Curl AI Emerges in Cybercrime Forums Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Legacy Credentials Fuel Data Breaches

Over a third of smart TV apps, including clocks, screensavers, and games, contain residential proxy software, putting your device at risk. Researchers found that 42.5% of LG webOS and 26.9% of Samsung Tizen apps harbour these vulnerabilities.

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US IP Addresses Fuel Proxy Services for Cybercrime

Millions of unsuspecting US households are unwittingly fueling cybercrime, with an estimated 20 million connections being repurposed as proxies, often without their knowledge. This shocking trend highlights the dark side of residential IP addresses being exploited for malicious activities.

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Ransomware Attacks Surge Across Europe

Ransomware attacks are surging across Europe, with a staggering 55.1% year-over-year increase in just the first four months of 2026, averaging 171 incidents per month. Five key countries - Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain - are bearing the brunt, accounting for 70% of all recorded attacks.

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Gaslight Malware Exposes AI-Assisted Analysis Limits

Meet Gaslight, a sneaky new macOS malware that uses fake system-failure messages to trick AI-powered analysis tools into doubting themselves. Created by North Korea-aligned threat actors, this Rust-based implant is a clever and concerning threat to cybersecurity.

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Mistic Backdoor Targets Multiple Sectors in KongTuke's Financially Motivated Attacks

Meet Mistic, a sneaky backdoor that's leaving a trail of financial chaos across multiple sectors, thanks to its ability to run quietly in memory with no digital fingerprints left behind. Its arsenal includes a range of remote-access capabilities, from file uploads and downloads to code execution, all designed to keep attackers in the driver's seat for the long haul.

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Hackers Exploit Cisco Zero-Day for High-Level Access at Telecom Provider

In a chilling cyberattack, hackers exploited a previously unknown Cisco zero-day vulnerability to gain unrestricted access to a major telecom provider's system, creating a rogue admin account with full control. The breach, detected in March, was carried out in two waves, allowing the attackers to infiltrate the provider's SD-WAN Manager devices.

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Malicious Edge Extension Exploits Native Messaging for Malware Deployment

Beware of malicious Edge extensions that can deploy malware through native messaging, with attackers using social engineering tactics on Microsoft Teams to trick victims into installing fake updates. Once infected, victims are presented with a fake Outlook update page offering three options to deploy the Edgecution malware.

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SharkLoader Targets Global Entities with Cobalt Strike Deployment

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign, dubbed StrikeShark, where hackers exploited vulnerabilities like ProxyLogon to deploy SharkLoader malware and gain access to high-stakes targets worldwide. The attackers used multiple publicly disclosed flaws to compromise internet-facing services, hitting diplomatic entities, software vendors, and more.

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Microsoft Disrupts Dual Cybercrime Tools in Novel Court Takedown

Microsoft Disrupts Dual Cybercrime Tools in Novel Court Takedown

In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft led a global effort to dismantle two notorious cybercrime tools, Amadey and StealC, used by hackers to infect over 140,000 computers worldwide in just one week. This bold takedown marks a significant win in the fight against cybercrime.

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