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Government office in Central Asia with a laptop and papers on a desk, hinting at technology integration.

China-linked SilkParasite campaign targets Central Asia with custom RATs

Meet SilkParasite, a sneaky espionage operation linked to China that's been targeting government bodies in Central Asia with a custom arsenal of Remote Access Tools. This sophisticated campaign boasts seven unique RAT families, five of which have never been seen before, and hints at AI-assisted development.

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Cluttered office cubicle with computer, phone, and papers under fluorescent lighting.

Phishing Campaign Exploits COLDCARD Vulnerability to Install Remote Access Tool

Worried COLDCARD owners are being targeted by a sneaky phishing campaign that masquerades as a security audit, tricking them into installing remote-access software on their Windows machines. Scammers are sending fake emails from a spoofed address, claiming a hardware audit is underway to verify the integrity of COLDCARD devices.

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Windows laptop on cluttered desk with smartphone nearby, displaying blurred login screen.

CloudZ Malware Exploits Phone Link to Harvest SMS OTPs

Beware of CloudZ malware, a sneaky Windows threat that's been stealing SMS messages and one-time passwords since January 2026 by exploiting Microsoft's Phone Link app. This malicious duo, paired with the Pheno plugin, can capture mobile authentication data without ever touching your smartphone.

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Windows laptop with Phone Link app open, connected to smartphone via USB, on a cluttered home office desk.

CloudZ Malware Exploits Microsoft Phone Link to Harvest SMS and OTPs

Beware: CloudZ malware is exploiting Microsoft's Phone Link feature to intercept SMS and OTPs, putting your sensitive info at risk. This sneaky attack uses a plugin called Pheno to tap into your Phone Link activity and steal your private messages.

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