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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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Millenium RAT Infects 60,000 Devices in Global Cyber Campaign

A new iteration of the Millenium RAT malware has infected 62,289 devices worldwide, with a staggering 39,730 compromises occurring in just the first quarter of 2026, thanks to its upgraded native C++ architecture that helps it evade detection. This powerful Telegram-controlled remote access trojan has become even more elusive in its latest version.

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