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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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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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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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