Tag: detection
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TimbreStealer Malware Targets Mexico Companies With Advanced Evasion Techniques
A new campaign linked to the TimbreStealer information stealer that specifically targets Mexican companies, employing layered evasion and sophisticated runtime tricks to frustrate detection and analysis. Researchers Euler Neto and Cristóbal Tárraga detail behaviors that echo a 2024 Cisco Talos report while highlighting a notable variant: the use of DLL side”‘loading with unusually large malicious…
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Alibaba Reportedly Bans Claude Code Over Alleged Backdoor Risk in AI Coding Tool
Alibaba is reportedly preparing to ban the use of Anthropic’s Claude Code across its internal environments starting July 10. This decision comes in light of allegations that the AI-powered coding assistant has a covert detection mechanism resembling a backdoor. The news, first reported by the Chinese financial outlet Yicai and later confirmed by Reuters, has…
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ValleyRAT Uses RC4 Encryption, Donut Shellcode, and rundll32 Injection for Stealth
A recent surge in ValleyRAT activity that combines RC4-encrypted payloads, Donut-generated shellcode, and in-memory execution via suspended rundll32 processes to evade detection. First named by Proofpoint in 2023, ValleyRAT continues to evolve: LevelBlue’s telemetry shows a marked increase in successful detections beginning May 2025 and accelerating into 2026. The threat now presents through two primary…
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Attackers Downgrade WDigest Protection to Dump Plaintext Credentials With Mimikatz
An incident that began with innocuous enumeration commands but quickly escalated into a focused, multi-stage effort to impair detection and extract credentials. The intruder uploaded a steganographic webshell to an IIS server, used the process w3wp.exe to run OS reconnaissance such as whoami, and then deployed an extensive defence-impairment script (i.bat) that prefaced a credential-dump…
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Webinar: Why traditional email security is no longer enough
Modern phishing, business email compromise, and account takeover attacks increasingly exploit trusted identities and legitimate business workflows, making them harder for traditional email defenses to detect. This webinar explores how behavioral AI can help organizations automate detection and response. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-why-traditional-email-security-is-no-longer-enough/
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AI is breaking the case for detection-first security
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/ai-is-breaking-the-case-for-detection-first-security
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How Agentic AI Is Reshaping the Modern SOC
Agentic AI is redefining security operations by embedding intelligence across detection, investigation and response. Optiv’s Ben Spencer and Google Cloud’s Wayne Kearns explain how AI-powered SOCs strengthen defense, why human expertise is essential and how MSSPs can accelerate enterprise adoption. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/how-agentic-ai-reshaping-modern-soc-i-5554
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Rubrik CEO: Why Frontier AI Is A ‘Reckoning For The Cybersecurity Industry’
While it’s been evident for years that prevention and detection alone are not enough for effective cybersecurity, the arrival of ultra-powerful frontier AI models is making this plainer than ever, according to Rubrik co-founder and CEO Bipul Sinha. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/rubrik-ceo-why-frontier-ai-is-a-reckoning-for-the-cybersecurity-industry
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Bluekit Phishing Kit Uses Browserthe-Middle Attacks to Evade Detection
A new phishing-as-a-service (PHaaS) platform called Bluekit is letting cybercriminals steal user accounts using a tricky method. While… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/bluekit-phishing-uses-browser-in-the-middle-attacks/
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AI-Generated Mythic Agents Challenge Static Signatures and Traditional Implant Detection
The emergence of LLM-driven >>disposable tooling<< is reshaping offensive tradecraft and forcing defenders to rethink detection models that rely on static signatures and known implant behaviors. Recent experiments demonstrating the automated generation of Mythic agents from prompt to deployment reveal a new threat class: ephemeral, single-use implants tailor-made by large language models and orchestration harnesses.…
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China’s Zhipu AI Model GLM-5.2 Detects Software Vulnerabilities Like Claude Mythos
Zhipu AI’s newly released GLM-5.2 model is attracting significant attention from the cybersecurity community due to its vulnerability detection capabilities, which are comparable to those of Anthropic’s restricted Claude Mythos system. This development raises new concerns about the effectiveness of U.S. export control policies on advanced artificial intelligence. Released on June 13, 2026, under a…
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New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-leonardo-signaltrace-alpr-device-tracking/
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New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-leonardo-signaltrace-alpr-device-tracking/
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Comparing Antivirus Software 2026: Avast vs. AVG
Compare Avast and AVG antivirus software in 2026. We assess features like malware detection, real-time protection, pricing, customer support, and more. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/avast-vs-avg-antivirus/
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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software in 2026
Compare Norton and McAfee antivirus software in 2026. We assess features like malware detection, real-time protection, pricing, customer support, and more. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/norton-vs-mcafee-antivirus/
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LokiBot Malware Uses API Hashing and 3DES-Encrypted C2 to Hide Infostealer Activity
LokiBot, a long-lived infostealer first advertised in May 2015, continues to evolve. Recent samples demonstrate deliberate attempts to evade static detection and frustrate analysis by combining API hashing with 3DES-encrypted command-and-control (C2) configuration stored inside the binary. The result is a compact, stealthy loader that reconstructs and executes a traditional LokiBot payload while limiting observable…
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Webinar: Why email security teams are drowning in alerts
Phishing, BEC, and account takeover attacks continue to overwhelm security teams with alerts and investigations. This webinar explores how behavioral AI can help automate detection and response workflows, reducing alert fatigue and improving operational efficiency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-why-email-security-teams-are-drowning-in-alerts/
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Cybercriminals Abuse TDS Infrastructure to Bypass Firewalls and Hide Malicious Destinations
Cybercriminals are increasingly abusing traffic distribution systems (TDSs) to evade defenses, conceal malicious destinations, and funnel victims into phishing, fraud, and malware campaigns. Once considered a legitimate marketing tool to route visitors to different content or offers, TDS infrastructure is now being repurposed as a stealthy redirection layer that complicates detection and response for network…
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FlutterShell Malware Uses C2-Delivered JavaScript Payloads to Evade Sandbox Detection
Targeted macOS endpoint monitoring, the CL-CRI-1089 cluster tied to Operation FlutterBridge repurposes the Flutter framework to deliver a novel macOS malware family dubbed FlutterShell. Rather than rehashing prior campaign reporting, this piece treats recovered artifacts as a technical detection case study built from static analysis of ten Mach”‘O samples collected between December 2025 and March…
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OpenAI Lets Cyber Vendors Embed GPT-5.5 in Defenses
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, defense, detection, incident response, openai, resilience, service, threat, vulnerabilityDaybreak Cyber Partner Program Extends GPT-5.5 Beyond Internal Security Use. OpenAI’s new Daybreak Cyber Partner Program allows 29 cybersecurity vendors, service providers and integrators to embed GPT-5.5 capabilities into customer-facing products and services, aiming to accelerate vulnerability remediation, threat detection, incident response and cyber resilience at scale. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/openai-lets-cyber-vendors-embed-gpt-55-in-defenses-a-32040
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JaredFromSubway MEV bot hacked in $15 million crypto theft
The JaredFromSubway Ethereum MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) bot suffered a $15 million loss after an attacker manipulated the opportunity-detection logic by creating fake cryptocurrency trading opportunities. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jaredfromsubway-mev-bot-hacked-in-15-million-crypto-theft/
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Threat Hunting Beyond Alerts: Finding the Activity Detection Misses
Disclosure: This article was provided by ANY.RUN. The information and analysis presented are based on their research and findings. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/threat-hunting-alerts-finding-activity-detection-misses/
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LACUNA Chain Ghost Frames Technique Bypasses EDR Call-Stack Detection
The LACUNA Chain’s “Ghost Frames” technique introduces a new method for manipulating call stacks that effectively bypasses modern Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, which rely on kernel-level stack inspection. This marks a significant advancement in post-exploitation tactics. Security researcher Mohamed Alzhrani has described this technique as a continuation of previous research known as “HookChain,”…
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LACUNA Chain Ghost Frames Technique Bypasses EDR Call-Stack Detection
The LACUNA Chain’s “Ghost Frames” technique introduces a new method for manipulating call stacks that effectively bypasses modern Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, which rely on kernel-level stack inspection. This marks a significant advancement in post-exploitation tactics. Security researcher Mohamed Alzhrani has described this technique as a continuation of previous research known as “HookChain,”…
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4,300+ Outdated Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Spy Infrastructure by AryStinger malware
AryStinger hijacks outdated routers via old flaws, turning 4,300+ devices into a stealth network for reconnaissance and intrusion support. On March 12, 2026, QiAnXin’s XLab threat detection system flagged a single IP address, 107.150.106.14, spreading a Linux binary through two vulnerabilities that were disclosed in 2013 and 2016 respectively. The binary had zero detections on…
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OXLOADER Uses MBA Obfuscation and Control-Flow Flattening to Bypass Static Detection
A previously undocumented Windows loader, tracked as OXLOADER, that combines sophisticated obfuscation and unconventional staging to evade static detection and sandbox analysis while delivering the new CASTLESTEALER infostealer via malvertising. The campaign leveraged malicious Google Ads impersonating Node.js and API Monitor, redirecting victims through intermediary domains to Storj-hosted batch scripts that download and execute OXLOADER…
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Massive GitHub Attack Injects Malware into 10,000 Compromised Repositories
A large-scale malware distribution campaign utilizing GitHub repositories has been uncovered. This coordinated effort weaponized over 10,000 repositories to deliver Trojanized payloads. The activity was first identified on June 18, 2026, and highlights significant gaps in automated detection and monitoring of repositories on one of the world’s most widely used developer platforms. Massive GitHub Attack…
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Gentlemen RaaS Unifies HexKiller, ThrottleBlood, and HavocKiller in New Evasion Suite
An analysis of the Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has revealed a sophisticated, centralized approach to neutralizing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. This unified defense evasion framework sets the group apart in an increasingly crowded ransomware landscape, significantly lowering the technical barrier for affiliates and driving the gang into the top five most active operations…
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The Gentlemen RaaS Uses GentleKiller EDR Framework Targeting 400 Security Processes
The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is actively developing and maintaining a suite of endpoint detection and response (EDR) killers that it hands out to affiliates for impairing system defenses before deploying the encryptor.This mature portfolio of EDR-terminating tools is centered around a framework that’s known as GentleKiller.”They also incorporate third-party or First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Confidence Lacks in Threat Detection Across Non-Email Channels like Slack and Teams
Half of cybersecurity leaders lack confidence in detecting threats on Slack, Teams and other non-email platforms, despite growing attacker focus First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/threat-detection-across-nonemail/