New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
A new and deceptive multi-stage malware campaign has been identified by the Lat61 Threat Intelligence team at security firm Point Wild. The attack uses a…
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CL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign
Telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks. Palo Alto…
New ‘Plague’ PAM Backdoor Exposes Critical Linux Systems to Silent Credential Theft
Aug 02, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Detection / SSH Security Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed Plague that has managed to evade detection…
US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially launched a new compensation process for victims of human trafficking who were exploited through the Backpage website.…
Secret Blizzard Group’s ApolloShadow Malware Install Root Certificates on Devices to Trust Malicious Sites
A sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting foreign embassies in Moscow has been uncovered, revealing the deployment of a custom malware strain designed to manipulate digital trust…
Storm-2603 Using Custom Malware That Leverages BYOVD to Tamper with Endpoint Protections
A newly identified threat actor designated Storm-2603 has emerged as a sophisticated adversary in the ransomware landscape, leveraging advanced custom malware to circumvent endpoint security…
Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Panel Login Credentials Exposed Online
A significant security breach within the Qilin ransomware operation has provided unprecedented insight into the group’s affiliate network structure and operational methods. On July 31,…
OpenAI prepares new open weight models along with GPT-5
OpenAI isn’t just working on GPT-5. It looks like OpenAI is also preparing to release new open-source weights, living up to its name, “OpenAI.” As…
Hackers Abuse Microsoft 365’s Direct Send Feature to Deliver Internal Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals have discovered a sophisticated new attack vector by exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to deliver phishing campaigns that masquerade as legitimate internal communications.…
Google Will Use AI to Guess People’s Ages Based on Search History
Last week, the United Kingdom began requiring residents to verify their ages before accessing online pornography and other adult content, all in the name of…
New Undetectable Plague Malware Targeting Linux Servers for Persistent SSH Access
Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated Linux backdoor dubbed “Plague” that has remained undetected by all major antivirus engines despite multiple samples being uploaded to…
Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Board-Level Priority in Every Company
Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online threats become more sophisticated and breaches grow…