Tag: malicious
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Supply Chain Attack Hits Dozens of npm Packages via binding.gyp
A large-scale npm supply chain attack has compromised at least 57 packages across more than 286 malicious versions in a rapid, coordinated campaign that unfolded in under two hours on June 3, 2026. The attack began at approximately 23:30 UTC with the compromise of @vapi-ai/server-sdk, the official Vapi.ai voice AI SDK with over 408,000 monthly…
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Malicious Ads Target macOS Users with FlutterShell Backdoor
Hackers are leveraging large-scale malvertising campaigns to distribute a newly identified macOS backdoor dubbed FlutterShell, marking a significant evolution in financially motivated adware operations. Security researchers tracking the activity attribute it to a broader cluster known as CL-CRI-1089 and have named the ongoing campaign Operation FlutterBridge. The campaign builds on earlier activity linked to the…
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Fake Claude Code Installer Spreads Fileless .NET Infostealer
Hackers are actively abusing interest in AI development tools by launching a sophisticated SEO poisoning campaign that impersonates Anthropic’s Claude Code installation flow to deliver a fully fileless .NET infostealer, according to researchers at Howler Cell. The campaign targets users searching for “Claude Code install,” placing a malicious lookalike page at the top of search…
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FlutterShell Backdoor Spreads to macOS via Malicious Google and YouTube Ads
Tags: attack, backdoor, cybercrime, cybersecurity, google, group, macOS, malicious, malware, networkCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a macOS malvertising campaign codenamed Operation FlutterBridge that spreads a new backdoor called FlutterShell.According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, the campaign is said to be the next stage of a previously reported activity cluster dubbed JSCoreRunner (aka FileRipple) in late August 2025. The cybercrime group behind the two…
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IronWorm npm Attack Steals Developer Secrets
Tags: attack, credentials, crypto, cyber, data-breach, finance, malicious, software, supply-chain, wormA newly uncovered supply chain attack dubbed “IronWorm” is leveraging malicious npm packages to compromise developer environments, steal sensitive credentials, and propagate itself across repositories in a worm-like fashion. The campaign, identified in the wild, targets software developers with a particular focus on crypto and Web3 ecosystems, where exposed secrets can yield immediate financial value.…
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Malicious ChatGPT Download Website Tricks Users via Sponsored Search Listings
Threat actors are abusing paid search ads to push a fake ChatGPT download site, underscoring how malvertising is increasingly used to target users who trust well-known AI platforms. The campaign relies on a lookalike site and sponsored listings to trick users into downloading malware under the guise of a legitimate ChatGPT installer. Malicious ChatGPT Download…
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ClawHub, Cisco, and Vercel Skill Detection Tools Evaded by Malicious Uploads
Security researchers have shown that AI skill security scanners from ClawHub, Cisco, and Vercel’s skills.sh can be reliably bypassed using simple techniques, raising serious concerns about agentic AI supply chain defenses. In tests conducted by Trail of Bits, multiple malicious skills designed to exfiltrate data, hijack agents, or execute arbitrary code were successfully uploaded and…
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Hackers Exploit Google Gemini Flaw Using Malicious Messages from WhatsApp, Slack, and SMS
Hackers are exploiting a newly discovered flaw in Google’s Gemini voice assistant by sending malicious messages via popular platforms such as WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, Instagram, Messenger, and SMS. The vulnerability, uncovered by SafeBreach Labs, shows how attackers can secretly inject instructions into Gemini’s conversation context via instant message notifications. This lets them manipulate the assistant…
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WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android
A single poisoned notification from WhatsApp, Slack, SMS, Signal, Instagram, or Messenger could have hijacked Google Gemini’s voice assistant on Android and made it open a victim’s connected windows, fake a message from their boss, push the phone into a Zoom call, or quietly poison its long-term memory.No malicious app on the phone is required.…
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Hackers Leverage AI-Powered Tools to Streamline Active Directory Compromise
A threat campaign in which attackers leveraged AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory (AD) compromise and accelerate endpoint detection and response (EDR) evasion testing. The activity, observed on June 2, 2026, was triggered by suspicious files originating from the path C:\Users\User\Documents\test. Sophos investigation revealed a collection of malicious components forming a structured post-exploitation framework designed to…
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1-Click GitHub Vulnerability Enables OAuth Token Theft
A newly disclosed vulnerability in GitHub’s browser-based editor, GitHub.dev, allows attackers to steal powerful OAuth tokens with just a single click, giving them read and write access to private repositories. The flaw exploits how Visual Studio Code (VSCode) webviews handle keyboard events and message passing, enabling a malicious repository to execute attacker-controlled actions inside the…
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50+ Malicious Chrome Extensions Hit 30K Users
50+ malicious Chrome extensions posing as “live wallpaper” utilities have been caught running an adware operation that hijacks browser behavior and quietly pushes remote HTML content to around 30,000 users. These extensions were distributed through at least three publisher accounts and made available via the Chrome Web Store and third”‘party download portals that advertised animated…
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Red Hat Confirms Supply Chain Breach Impacting @redhatservices npm Packages
Red Hat has confirmed a supply chain security breach impacting multiple npm packages under the @redhat-cloud-services namespace, as detailed in security bulletin RHSB-2026-006 released on June 2, 2026. The incident was publicly disclosed a day earlier and stems from a compromised GitHub account that introduced malicious code into trusted repositories maintained within Red Hat’s infrastructure.…
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DriveSurge Hijacks Thousands of Sites for ClickFix, FakeUpdate Attacks
A sneaky, wide-scale IAB operation uses a malicious traffic distribution system (TDS) to redirect visitors of trusted websites to ones that deliver malware. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/drivesurge-hijacks-thousands-sites-clickfix-fakeupdate-attacks
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Russia claims foreign spy agencies hacked officials’ phones
In a statement, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had uncovered what it described as a “large-scale operation” involving malicious software installed on the mobile devices of senior Russian officials. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-claims-foreign-spy-agencies-hacked-gov-officials
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OT attacks shift from recon to physical control, raising stakes
Malicious hackers are no longer just snooping around OT systems, researchers warn. They’re preparing to cause real-world damage. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366643451/OT-attacks-shift-from-recon-to-physical-control-raising-stakes
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Red Hat removes tainted packages after software pipeline compromise
According to the company’s preliminary analysis, a compromised GitHub account was used to push the malicious code out to customers, hitting 32 packages downloaded roughly 117,000 times a week. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/red-hat-removes-tainted-packages-after-software-pipeline-compromise
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Foreign Spyware Found on Phones of Top Russian Officials
Russian authorities have disclosed a suspected large-scale cyber espionage operation targeting the mobile devices of senior government officials, raising fresh concerns over advanced spyware campaigns and mobile surveillance threats. The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday that it had identified and disrupted an alleged effort by foreign intelligence agencies to deploy malicious software on…
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Claude Code GitHub Actions Flaw Exposes Repositories to Full Compromise
A critical supply chain vulnerability in Anthropic’s Claude Code GitHub Actions workflow has been disclosed, exposing thousands of repositories to potential full compromise through a single malicious GitHub issue. Security researcher Ryota K from GMO Flat Security identified multiple flaws in the Claude Code integration that allowed attackers to bypass permission controls and inject untrusted…
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Pakistan-Linked SideCopy Targets Afghanistan Finance Ministry with Xeno RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a spear-phishing campaign likely undertaken by the Pakistan-aligned SideCopy group targeting Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance with an open-source remote access trojan called Xeno RAT.”The campaign opens with a spear phishing delivery – a ZIP archive containing a malicious LNK file bearing a carefully crafted Pashto-language filename,” First seen on…
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34 Malicious Packages Steal Cloud Keys, Wallets, and SSH Credentials
Tags: ai, attack, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, data, hacker, malicious, open-source, pypi, supply-chainHackers are actively abusing open-source ecosystems to steal sensitive developer data through a large-scale supply chain attack dubbed “TrapDoor,”. The campaign spans npm, PyPI, and Crates.io, leveraging 34 malicious packages and 384 versions to target developers working in cryptocurrency, DeFi, AI, and cloud environments. The attackers weaponized legitimate package installation and build mechanisms to silently…
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Hackers Use Spearphishing to Deploy AZUREVEIL Adaptix C2 Agent
Hackers are actively deploying a sophisticated malware framework dubbed AZUREVEIL, an Adaptix-based command-and-control (C2) agent, through a targeted spearphishing campaign aimed at government and enterprise sectors in the Czech Republic and Taiwan. The attack begins with a malicious ZIP archive delivered via spearphishing emails. The archive contains files disguised as official documents, including a shortcut file…
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Red Hat Cloud Services npm Packages Hijacked in Credential-Theft Malware Campaign
A large-scale software supply chain attack has compromised multiple official npm packages under the @redhat-cloud-services scope, exposing thousands of developers and CI/CD environments to credential theft. Security researchers at Aikido confirmed that 96 malicious versions across 32 packages were published on June 1, 2026, with combined weekly downloads exceeding 116,000. Red Hat Cloud Services npm…
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Red Hat Cloud Services npm Packages Hijacked in Credential-Theft Malware Campaign
A large-scale software supply chain attack has compromised multiple official npm packages under the @redhat-cloud-services scope, exposing thousands of developers and CI/CD environments to credential theft. Security researchers at Aikido confirmed that 96 malicious versions across 32 packages were published on June 1, 2026, with combined weekly downloads exceeding 116,000. Red Hat Cloud Services npm…
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Fake Claude Code Installers Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware
Fake Claude Code sites are using malicious install commands to steal AI credentials, API keys, and cryptocurrency. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-claude-code-installers-deliver-credential-stealing-malware/
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Iranian Hackers Hijack AppDomainManager to Bypass EDR
Iran-linked hackers have upgraded their tradecraft by using AppDomainManager hijacking in .NET applications to turn off security telemetry before malicious code fully starts, making endpoint detection and response tools much harder to spot the attack. The campaign, attributed to the Iran-nexus group Screening Serpens, pairs this technique with DLL sideloading, fake job lures, and staged…
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OpenAI Codex Authentication Tokens Stolen in codexui-android npm Supply Chain Attack
Tags: android, attack, authentication, breach, cybersecurity, github, malicious, openai, supply-chain, toolCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious supply chain campaign that’s targeting developers using OpenAI Codex through a legitimate-looking remote web UI.The tool, named codexui-android, is advertised on GitHub and npm as a remote web UI for OpenAI Codex, attracting over 29,000 weekly downloads. The package is still available for download from the…
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Critical WP Maps Pro Flaw Actively Exploited to Create Admin Accounts
Threat actors are attempting to actively exploit a critical security flaw impacting WP Maps Pro, a WordPress plugin that has had over 15,000 sales on the Envato Market, to create malicious administrator accounts on susceptible sites.WP Maps Pro allows site owners to embed customizable Google Maps and OpenStreetMap with markers, listings, and advanced location features…
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27,000-Download Codex UI Tool Secretly Stole OpenAI Refresh Tokens
A malicious Codex UI npm package with 27,000 weekly downloads was caught exfiltrating OpenAI refresh tokens, exposing developers to account takeover risks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/codex-ui-tool-secretly-stole-openai-refresh-tokens/