This one’s for you, Mom
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I am the product of a single parent, my mom, who along with my grandparents…
Author: Cybernoz
Moving up the Assemblyline: Exposing malicious code in browser extensions
Browser extensions are ubiquitous, offering users enhanced functionality and customization. However, they also represent a significant, often overlooked, attack surface. The very nature of extensions—small…
drive on some Samsung PCs
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access…
Malicious npm Packages Posing as Solara Executor Target Discord, Browsers, and Crypto Wallets
Malicious npm Packages Target Discord Crypto Wallets JFrog security researchers Guy Korolevski and Meitar Palas uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem…
Huntress Widens Partner Programme to Reach Small Businesses Worldwide
Cybersecurity firm Huntress is expanding its partner programme to include resellers, a move the company says will extend enterprise-grade protection to small and mid-sized businesses…
US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access
A bipartisan privacy coalition in the United States Congress introduced legislation on Thursday that would impose a strict warrant requirement on the FBI’s backdoor searches…
GlassWorm Spreads via 72 Malicious Open VSX Extensions Hidden in Transitive Dependencies
The GlassWorm malware campaign has evolved, significantly escalating its attacks on software developers. Instead of embedding malware directly into initial releases, the threat actors are…
Enabling AI to enhance Cybersecurity across Sectors
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of cybersecurity, offering advanced tools to detect, prevent, and respond to threats across multiple sectors. As cyberattacks…
INTERPOL Operation Synergia III Shuts Down 45,000 Malicious IPs, 94 Arrested
A large international cybercrime operation coordinated by INTERPOL has disrupted thousands of systems used for phishing, malware distribution, and ransomware attacks. The operation, called Operation…
How AI And LLMs Are Redefining Cloud Security and Cyber Defense
Cloud security has become the backbone of enterprise resilience, but the threat landscape has evolved faster than traditional security models can respond. As global data…
Watch out for fake Malwarebytes renewal notices in your calendar
We’ve become aware of a scam campaign sending fake calendar invites that impersonate Malwarebytes and attempt to trick recipients into calling a scam “billing support” number. We have written before about how calendar invites can…
Chinese Hackers Target Southeast Asian Militaries with AppleChris and MemFun Malware
A suspected China-based cyber espionage operation has targeted Southeast Asian military organizations as part of a state-sponsored campaign that dates back to at least 2020.…