Pakistan-linked APT36 abuses Linux .desktop files to drop custom malware in new campaign
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Aug
2025

Pakistan-linked APT36 abuses Linux .desktop files to drop custom malware in new campaign

Pakistan-linked APT36 abuses Linux .desktop files to drop custom malware in new campaign Pierluigi Paganini August 25, 2025 APT36 uses…

New macOS Installer Boasts Lightning-Fast Data Theft, Marketed on Dark Web
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Aug
2025

New macOS Installer Boasts Lightning-Fast Data Theft, Marketed on Dark Web

A novel macOS infostealer malware, designated as Mac.c, has emerged as a formidable contender in the underground malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem….

DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers
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Aug
2025

Electronics manufacturer Data I/O took offline operational systems following a ransomware attack

Electronics manufacturer Data I/O took offline operational systems following a ransomware attack Pierluigi Paganini August 25, 2025 Electronics manufacturer Data…

Hackers Exploit SendGrid to Steal User Login Credentials in Latest Attack
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Aug
2025

Hackers Exploit SendGrid to Steal User Login Credentials in Latest Attack

Cybersecurity researchers at the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) have uncovered a fresh surge in credential harvesting attacks that leverage…

Android.Backdoor.916.origin malware targets Russian business executives
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Aug
2025

Android.Backdoor.916.origin malware targets Russian business executives

Android.Backdoor.916.origin malware targets Russian business executives Pierluigi Paganini August 25, 2025 New Android spyware Android.Backdoor.916.origin is disguised as an antivirus…

Happy Birthday Linux! 34 Years of Open-Source Power
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Aug
2025

Happy Birthday Linux! 34 Years of Open-Source Power

August 25, 2025, marks the 34th anniversary of Linux, a project that began as a modest hobby and has grown…

Smart manufacturing demands workers with AI and cybersecurity skills
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Aug
2025

Smart manufacturing demands workers with AI and cybersecurity skills

The manufacturing sector is entering a new phase of digital transformation. According to Rockwell Automation’s 10th Annual State of Smart…

week in security
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Aug
2025

A week in security (August 18 – August 24)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe! We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media…

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Aug
2025

Hackers Steal Windows Secrets and Credentials Undetected by EDR Detection

A cybersecurity researcher has unveiled a sophisticated new method for extracting Windows credentials and secrets that successfully evades detection by…

Why satellite cybersecurity threats matter to everyone
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Aug
2025

Why satellite cybersecurity threats matter to everyone

Satellites play a huge role in our daily lives, supporting everything from global communications to navigation, business, and national security….

PoC Exploit and Technical Analysis Published for Apple 0-Day RCE Vulnerability
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Aug
2025

PoC Exploit and Technical Analysis Published for Apple 0-Day RCE Vulnerability

A critical zero-click remote code execution vulnerability in Apple’s iOS has been disclosed with a working proof-of-concept exploit, marking another…

Why a new AI tool could change how we test insider threat defenses
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Aug
2025

Why a new AI tool could change how we test insider threat defenses

Insider threats are among the hardest attacks to detect because they come from people who already have legitimate access. Security…