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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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Italy Disrupts CINEMAGOAL Piracy App

In a major crackdown on piracy, Italian financial police have dismantled a sophisticated operation built around the CINEMAGOAL app, seizing material and launching an investigation to track down those involved and quantify the illicit gains. The CINEMAGOAL app had been evading security blocks and enhancing viewing quality to stay one step ahead of authorities.

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Malicious Laravel-Lang Packages Deliver Cross-Platform Credential Stealer

A massive wave of malicious Laravel-Lang packages, with over 700 versions released in just two days, has been used to spread a sneaky cross-platform credential stealer. Security researchers warn that multiple PHP packages from the Laravel-Lang organization were compromised, hinting at a large-scale breach of the organization's release process.

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Drupal Core SQL Injection Flaw Actively Exploited

Drupal has confirmed that exploit attempts for a critical SQL injection flaw, CVE-2026-9082, are being actively detected in the wild, posing a significant risk of privilege escalation and remote code execution. This vulnerability affects all supported Drupal Core versions and can lead to full site compromise if not addressed promptly.

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Russian Hacker Exploits Jailbroken AI in Crypto Fraud Scheme

A solo Russian hacker, known as bandcampro, has orchestrated a massive crypto fraud scheme, reaching 17,000 subscribers on Telegram with AI-generated content that convincingly mimicked popular conspiracy styles. This alarming development marks a turning point in cybercrime conspiracies, with AI-powered threats on the rise.

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Authorities Disrupt First VPN Service Used by 25 Ransomware Groups

In a major win for cybersecurity, an international coalition led by France and the Netherlands has disrupted a notorious VPN service used by 25 ransomware groups, taking a significant blow to cybercrime operations. The takedown was made possible through a collaborative effort involving 16 countries and key partners like Europol and Eurojust.

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Ghostwriter Exploits Ukraine Government with Prometheus Phishing Malware

Malicious actors known as Ghostwriter have launched a cunning phishing campaign targeting Ukraine's government, using emails that appear to come from trusted sources and contain links to a seemingly harmless learning platform, Prometheus. These emails contain a hidden threat that can download malware onto victims' devices.

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Iran-nexus APT Expands Espionage Ops with New RAT Variants

Unit 42 researchers have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign by an Iran-linked threat group, dubbed Screening Serpens, which has deployed six new remote access Trojan (RAT) variants to target entities across the US, Israel, and the Middle East. These variants, part of two distinct malware families, signal a significant expansion of the group's cyber spying operations.

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