Tag: malware
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GlassWorm Trojan Hits VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf via OpenVSX Extension
A newly discovered supply chain attack is spreading the GlassWorm malware across multiple developer environments by abusing the OpenVSX extension marketplace. GlassWorm is not new. Researchers have tracked the campaign since March 2025, when attackers hid malicious payloads inside npm packages using invisible Unicode characters. Since then, the operation has expanded across GitHub repositories, npm…
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DesckVB RAT Uses Fileless .NET Loader to Evade Detection
DesckVB RAT is emerging as a highly active and stealthy malware threat in 2026, leveraging layered obfuscation and fileless execution techniques to bypass traditional security defenses. The attack chain begins with a malicious JavaScript file that hides its true intent through complex encoding and code replication. This script copies its own logic into PowerShell and…
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What to Know About CyberAv3ngers: The IRGC-Linked Group Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, authentication, automation, backup, cctv, chatgpt, cisa, communications, compliance, control, credentials, crypto, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, dns, email, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, kev, leak, linux, malicious, malware, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, office, openai, password, radius, resilience, risk, router, service, siem, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAn Iran-affiliated threat group has evolved from defacing water utility displays to deploying custom ICS malware and exploiting Rockwell Automation PLCs across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. Key takeaways: CyberAv3ngers is a state-directed threat group operating under Iran’s IRGC Cyber-Electronic Command. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six named officials in February 2024 and the State Department…
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Hackers have been exploiting an unpatched Adobe Reader vulnerability for months
Tags: access, adobe, attack, ciso, control, data, email, exploit, hacker, incident response, malicious, malware, monitoring, resilience, risk, sans, software, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityA high risk exploit: Kellman Meghu, chief technology officer at Canadian incident response firm DeepCove Security, called the exploit “a very high risk.”So far it looks as though this particular malware just exfiltrates data, he said. But it implies there is an ability or capability to turn it into a vehicle for remote code execution.…
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New ‘LucidRook’ malware used in targeted attacks on NGOs, universities
A new Lua-based malware, called LucidRook, is being used in spear-phishing campaigns targeting non-governmental organizations and universities in Taiwan. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-lucidrook-malware-used-in-targeted-attacks-on-ngos-universities/
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Google Chrome adds infostealer protection against session cookie theft
Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) protection in Chrome 146 for Windows, designed to block info-stealing malware from harvesting session cookies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-adds-infostealer-protection-against-session-cookie-theft/
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Der Leak des Claude-Codes von Anthropic zieht Malware-Kampagnen nach sich
Ende März 2026 wurde der vollständige Quellcode von Claude, dem terminal-basierten KI-Programmier-Agenten von Anthropic, versehentlich der Öffentlichkeit preisgegeben. Ausgelöst durch einen einfachen, aber gravierenden Fehler bei der Software-Paketierung hat dieses Datenleck weitreichende Konsequenzen für die IT-Sicherheitslandschaft und die Software-Supply-Chain. Das Zscaler-ThreatLabz-Team hat die Auswirkungen des Vorfalls analysiert und warnt aktuell vor aktiven Bedrohungskampagnen. Hacker und…
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UAT-10362 Targets Taiwanese NGOs with LucidRook Malware in Spear-Phishing Campaigns
A previously undocumented threat cluster dubbed UAT-10362 has been attributed to spear-phishing campaigns targeting Taiwanese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and suspected universities to deploy a new Lua-based malware called LucidRook.”LucidRook is a sophisticated stager that embeds a Lua interpreter and Rust-compiled libraries within a dynamic-link library (DLL) to download and First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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ClickFix, Malicious DMGs Push notnullOSX to macOS Users
Hackers are abusing ClickFix commands and booby-trapping DMG installers to deliver a new macOS stealer called notnullOSX, built to loot high-value crypto wallets from Mac users. The story starts with 0xFFF, a malware developer who abruptly quit a major Russian-speaking hacking forum in 2023 after claiming he was being investigated and accusing the forum of…
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New macOS Malware notnullOSX Targets Crypto Wallets Over $10K
macOS Malware notnullOSX targets crypto wallets over $10K, using fake apps, Terminal tricks, and backdoors to steal funds and sensitive data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/macos-malware-notnullosx-crypto-wallets/
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This fake Windows support website delivers password-stealing malware
A convincing Microsoft lookalike tricks users into downloading malware that steals passwords, payments, and account access. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/this-fake-windows-support-website-delivers-password-stealing-malware/
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Fake Security Tool Spreads LucidRook in Taiwan Cyberattacks
Hackers are using fake security tools and cleverly crafted phishing emails to secretly deploy a new malware family, LucidRook, against organizations in Taiwan. The campaign, tracked as UAT-10362, focuses on Taiwanese NGOs and likely universities and shows a high level of planning, stealth, and technical sophistication. The operation relies on spear-phishing emails sent via what appears…
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Internet-Exposed ICS Devices Raise Alarm for Critical Sectors
Exposed ICS devices and insecure protocols like Modbus increase risks to critical infrastructure, enabling disruption, data access, and potential sabotage. Malware targeting industrial control systems (ICS) poses a serious risk to critical infrastructure, with threats like Stuxnet, Industroyer, Triton, Havex, and BlackEnergy already demonstrating the ability to disrupt operations, cause outages, and even inflict physical…
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RoningLoader Campaign Uses DLL Side-Loading, Code Injection to Slip Past Defenses
A sophisticated cyber-espionage group known as DragonBreath (APT-Q-27) has been linked to a new RoningLoader malware campaign that uses advanced evasion techniques such as DLL side-loading and code injection to bypass traditional security defenses. Active since at least 2022, DragonBreath has steadily evolved its capabilities. Earlier campaigns were documented by QianXin and Sophos, but recent…
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Russia’s Forest Blizzard Nabs Rafts of Logins Via SOHO Routers
Heard of fileless malware? How about malwareless cyber espionage? Russia’s APT28 is spying on global organizations by modifying just one DNS setting in vulnerable routers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/russia-forest-blizzard-logins-soho-routers
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Russia-linked APT28 uses PRISMEX to infiltrate Ukraine and allied infrastructure with advanced tactics
APT28 targets Ukraine and allies with PRISMEX malware, using stealthy techniques for espionage and command-and-control. Russia-linked group APT28 (aka UAC-0001, akaFancy Bear,Pawn Storm,Sofacy Group,Sednit,BlueDelta, andSTRONTIUM) is running a spear-phishing campaign against Ukraine and its allies, deploying a new malware suite called PRISMEX. Active since September 2025, the campaign uses advanced stealth techniques like steganography and…
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New macOS stealer campaign uses Script Editor in ClickFix attack
A new campaign delivering the Atomic Stealer malware to macOS users abuses the Script Editor in a variation of the ClickFix attack that tricked users into executing commands in Terminal. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-macos-stealer-campaign-uses-script-editor-in-clickfix-attack/
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New Chaos Variant Targets Misconfigured Cloud Deployments, Adds SOCKS Proxy
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new variant ofmalware called Chaosthat’scapable of hitting misconfigured cloud deployments, marking an expansion of the botnet’s targeting infrastructure.”Chaos malware is increasingly targeting misconfigured cloud deployments, expanding beyond its traditional focus on routers and edge devices,” Darktrace said in a new report. First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/04/new-chaos-variant-targets-misconfigured.html
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APT28 Deploys PRISMEX Malware in Campaign Targeting Ukraine and NATO Allies
The Russian threat actor known as APT28 (aka Forest Blizzard and Pawn Storm) has been linked to a fresh spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukraine and its allies to deploy a previously undocumented malware suite codenamed PRISMEX.”PRISMEX combines advanced steganography, component object model (COM) hijacking, and legitimate cloud service abuse for command-and-control,” Trend Micro First seen on…
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The Growing Abuse of GitHub and GitLab in Phishing Campaigns
Threat actors are increasingly abusing trusted platforms like GitHub and GitLab to host malware and credential phishing pages, allowing malicious links to bypass email security because these domains are widely trusted and cannot easily be blocked. The volume of these campaigns has grown significantly since 2021, with 2025 accounting for nearly half of all activity,…
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Forest Blizzard leverages router compromises to launch AiTM attacks, target Outlook sessions
Invisible path to enterprise systems: This attack poses a serious risk to enterprises because, instead of beginning at the corporate perimeter, it starts from employee environments that are often less secure. Threat actors target vulnerable home or small office routers, which often have weak default passwords or unpatched software.The shift to remote work has dramatically…
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New Lua-based malware “LucidRook” observed in targeted attacks against Taiwanese organizations
Cisco Talos uncovered a cluster of activity we track as UAT-10362 conducting spear-phishing campaigns against Taiwanese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and suspected universities to deliver a newly identified malware family, “LucidRook.” First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/new-lua-based-malware-lucidrook/
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Chaos malware expands from routers to Linux cloud servers
Chaos, Go-based malware first documented by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, has historically targeted routers and edge devices. A new variant observed in March 2026 shows the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/08/chaos-malware-cloud-misconfigured-servers/
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New ClickFix Attack Uses Node.js Malware via Tor to Steal Crypto
Netskope Threat Labs report a new ClickFix attack using fake CAPTCHAs to deploy Tor-backed NodeJS malware and drain crypto wallets on Windows. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-attack-node-js-malware-tor-steal-crypto/
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Top 10 Best Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Providers in 2026
Tags: authentication, breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, malware, mfa, password, phishingIn the digital realm of 2026, the traditional password stands as a flimsy barrier against an onslaught of sophisticated cyber threats. From phishing campaigns and credential stuffing to ever-evolving malware, attackers are relentlessly targeting the weakest link in cybersecurity: single-factor authentication. A staggering percentage of data breaches continue to stem from compromised credentials, underscoring the…
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N. Korean Hackers Spread 1,700 Malicious Packages Across npm, PyPI, Go, Rust
The North Korea-linked persistent campaign known as Contagious Interview has spread its tentacles by publishing malicious packages targeting the Go, Rust, and PHP ecosystems.”The threat actor’s packages were designed to impersonate legitimate developer tooling […], while quietly functioning as malware loaders, extending Contagious Interview’s established playbook into a coordinated First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Claude Code Leak Exploited to Spread Vidar and GhostSocks via GitHub Releases
Hackers are turning the Claude Code source leak into an active malware-delivery channel, using GitHub Releases to push the Vidar stealer and GhostSocks under the guise of “leaked” Anthropic tooling. The incident shows how human and governance failures around AI development can rapidly cascade into both traditional compromise and new agentic-risk exposure. The 59.8 MB…
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Cybercriminals Use Fake Zoom, Teams Calls to Deliver Malware
Tags: crypto, cyber, cybercrime, hacker, malicious, malware, microsoft, open-source, phishing, tacticsHackers are increasingly using fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings to trick victims into infecting their own systems with malware. SEAL says it has blocked 164 malicious domains tied to this operation using MetaMask’s eth-phishing-detect system. The campaign primarily targets cryptocurrency professionals, Web3 developers, and investors, but its tactics are now expanding toward open-source communities.…
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SparkCat meldet sich zurück: Neue Malware-Variante im App Store und in Google Play aufgetaucht
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/sparkcat-malware-variante-app-store-google-play
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Emulating the Multi-Stage RoningLoader Malware
AttackIQ has released a new assessment template that emulates the behaviors of RoningLoader, a multi-stage loader observed in recent intrusion campaigns. RoningLoader operates through a layered execution chain, enabling stealthy delivery and execution of follow-on payloads while evading traditional detection mechanisms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/emulating-the-multi-stage-roningloader-malware/