Tag: detection
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Hackers Hide Linux Malware in SSH-Like Package Filename
Hackers have been observed disguising a malicious Linux payload under an SSH-like filename during software installation, as part of a coordinated supply chain attack targeting developer ecosystems. The attack hinges on a hidden post-install script embedded inside package.json, rather than the expected composer.json used in PHP environments. This subtle placement allows the malicious code to evade detection during routine dependency…
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WantToCry ransomware evades detection through SMB abuse, remote encryption
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/wanttocry-ransomware-evades-detection-through-smb-abuse-remote-encryption
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Fake Android Apps Commit Carrier Billing Fraud for Premium Services
The disguised apps use WebView automation, JavaScript injection, and OTP interception to avoid detection and complete fraudulent subscriptions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/mobile-security/fake-android-apps-carrier-billing-fraud
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WantToCry Ransomware Exploits SMB to Encrypt Remote Files
A new ransomware campaign named “WantToCry” that leverages exposed Server Message Block (SMB) services to gain access and encrypt victim data without deploying traditional malware on compromised systems. This approach significantly reduces the detection surface, making it harder for conventional security tools to identify the attack. The name “WantToCry” appears to reference the infamous WannaCry…
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New GhostTree Attack Causes EDR Tools to Hang, Leaving Files Unscanned
A newly disclosed attack technique dubbed “GhostTree” is raising concerns among defenders after researchers demonstrated how it can disrupt endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and bypass file scanning mechanisms on Windows systems. The technique, discovered by Varonis Threat Labs, abuses NTFS junctions to create recursive directory structures that can cause security tools to hang indefinitely. New…
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Fake Android Apps Commit Carrier Billing Fraud for Premium Svcs.
The disguised apps use WebView automation, JavaScript injection, and OTP interception to avoid detection and complete fraudulent subscriptions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/mobile-security/fake-android-apps-carrier-billing-fraud
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Typosquatting Is No Longer a User Problem. It’s a Supply Chain Problem
AI-generated lookalike domains are now embedded inside the third-party scripts running on your web properties. Here’s why your current stack can’t see them, and what detection actually requires.Download the CISO Expert Guide to Typosquatting in the AI Era →TL;DR Typosquatting is no longer a user problem. Attackers now embed lookalike domains inside legitimate third-party scripts.…
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Internet Explorer may be dead, but its ghost still runs malware
A legacy Windows tool that refuses to die: Bitdefender’s findings suggest MSHTA remains attractive because it checks several boxes attackers like. These include it being Microsoft-signed, preinstalled on Windows, capable of in-memory execution, and still implicitly trusted in many environments.Other sophisticated campaigns picked it up too. Bitdefender detailed PurpleFox using MSHTA to launch ‘msiexec’ commands…
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JavaScript Malware Campaign Drops Crypto Clipper via PowerShell
A large-scale CountLoader campaign that uses layered obfuscation, multi-stage payload delivery, and covert command-and-control (C2) communication to deploy cryptocurrency clipper malware. The campaign stands out for its complex infection chain, combining JavaScript, PowerShell, and in-memory shellcode execution to evade detection and maintain persistence across infected systems. The attack begins with a malicious executable that launches…
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Continuous Detection, Continuous Response: Mate Security Redefines the Modern SOC
New York, USA, 18th May 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/continuous-detection-continuous-response-mate-security-soc/
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How to Reduce Phishing Exposure Before It Turns into Business Disruption
What happens when a phishing email looks clean enough to pass through security, but dangerous enough to expose the business after one click? That is the gap many SOCs still struggle with: the attacks that leave teams unsure what was exposed, who else was targeted, and how far the risk has spread.Early phishing detection closes…
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Gremlin Stealer Hides Payloads in .NET Resources to Evade Detection
A newly discovered variant of the Gremlin Stealer is raising concerns among security researchers by adopting stealth-focused techniques that significantly reduce its detection footprint. Gremlin Stealer is an information-stealing malware actively sold on Telegram. It targets a wide range of sensitive data from infected systems, including payment card details, browser cookies, session tokens, cryptocurrency wallets,…
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Why the best security investment a board can make in 2026 isn’t another tool
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, breach, cloud, credentials, data, detection, endpoint, governance, monitoring, network, risk, service, technology, toolAttackers don’t break through your defenses. They walk between them: The most effective attacks today don’t target any single tool’s coverage area. They move through the seams. An attacker who compromises a valid credential doesn’t trigger endpoint detection. An attacker who moves from one cloud service to another using legitimate trust relationships doesn’t trip network…
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Product showcase: McAfee + ChatGPT integration turns doubt into a scam check
McAfee + ChatGPT integration brings real-time scam detection in conversations and gives users an easier way to verify suspicious content before clicking or responding. It is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/18/product-showcase-mcafee-chatgpt-scam-detection/
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Russian APT Turla builds long-term access tool with Kazuar Botnet evolution
Russia-linked APT group Turla turned its Kazuar malware into a stealthy P2P botnet for long-term access to compromised systems. Russia-linked APT group Turla upgraded its Kazuar backdoor into a modular peer-to-peer botnet designed for stealth and persistent access to infected systems. Microsoft researchers say the malware allows attackers to maintain long-term control while making detection…
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Russian APT Turla builds long-term access tool with Kazuar Botnet evolution
Russia-linked APT group Turla turned its Kazuar malware into a stealthy P2P botnet for long-term access to compromised systems. Russia-linked APT group Turla upgraded its Kazuar backdoor into a modular peer-to-peer botnet designed for stealth and persistent access to infected systems. Microsoft researchers say the malware allows attackers to maintain long-term control while making detection…
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Russian APT Turla builds long-term access tool with Kazuar Botnet evolution
Russia-linked APT group Turla turned its Kazuar malware into a stealthy P2P botnet for long-term access to compromised systems. Russia-linked APT group Turla upgraded its Kazuar backdoor into a modular peer-to-peer botnet designed for stealth and persistent access to infected systems. Microsoft researchers say the malware allows attackers to maintain long-term control while making detection…
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Russian APT Turla builds long-term access tool with Kazuar Botnet evolution
Russia-linked APT group Turla turned its Kazuar malware into a stealthy P2P botnet for long-term access to compromised systems. Russia-linked APT group Turla upgraded its Kazuar backdoor into a modular peer-to-peer botnet designed for stealth and persistent access to infected systems. Microsoft researchers say the malware allows attackers to maintain long-term control while making detection…
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Expired domain leads to supply chain attack on node-ipc npm package
require(‘node-ipc’). The trojanized versions were designed to remain fully functional to avoid immediate detection, which together with other decisions attackers took, such as data exfiltration via DNS TXT, suggest stealthiness was a top priority.Once executed, the malicious code collects information about the host system, including operating system version, hostname, and environment variables. It then starts…
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Deepfake detection is losing ground to generative models
Deepfake detection has been built around a single question for close to a decade. Given a video or audio clip, is it real or synthetic? Commercial detectors analyze pixels, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/15/research-deepfake-detection-limitations/
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FlowerStorm phishing gang adopts virtual-machine obfuscation to evade email defenses
Tags: attack, authentication, business, cloud, communications, control, credentials, defense, detection, email, framework, government, infrastructure, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, phishing, service, theftThe campaign dynamically adapts to victims: After deobfuscation, the phishing payload loads infrastructure designed to impersonate Microsoft 365 and other login portals while dynamically adapting to targeted users.According to the report, the malware can determine which authentication provider should be impersonated, preload victim email addresses into phishing pages, and customize branding elements such as company…
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PraisonAI vulnerability gets scanned within 4 hours of disclosure
Tags: access, api, authentication, data-breach, detection, mitigation, monitoring, network, vulnerabilityMitigations and recommendations: Sysdig urged organizations to immediately upgrade to PraisonAI version 4.6.34 or later, which removes the vulnerable legacy API behavior and introduces stronger authentication protections.The researchers also recommended discontinuing use of the legacy “api_server.py” entrypoint entirely, noting that exposed instances running older configurations remain vulnerable to unauthenticated access attempts.To support detection efforts, defenders…
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Microsoft Research: AI Can Generate Realistic Command-Line and Process Telemetry
Tags: ai, attack, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, incident response, intelligence, microsoft, risk, threatA new approach showing how artificial intelligence can generate highly realistic command-line data and process telemetry potentially transforming how security teams build and test threat detection systems. Logs and telemetry form modern cybersecurity risk, powering threat detection, incident response, and forensic investigations across endpoints and cloud environments. However, collecting high-quality attack telemetry remains a persistent…
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Google and Amnesty International teamed up to make it harder for spyware vendors to hide
Intrusion Logging marks the first feature from a major device vendor to aid with forensic detection of sophisticated threats, Amnesty International said. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/google-android-intrusion-logging-amnesty-spyware-detection/
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Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections
Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-17-to-expand-banking-scam-call-and-privacy-protections/