SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware
SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware Pierluigi Paganini February 17, 2026 Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users…
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Malware in the Wild as Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Surfaces on GitHub
A malicious fork of the legitimate macOS application Triton has surfaced on GitHub, exploiting open-source repositories to distribute malware. The fraudulent repository, created under the…
Businesses may be caught by government proposals to restrict VPN use
Businesses that use virtual private networks (VPNs) to secure their computer systems are concerned that they could be inadvertently caught by government plans to restrict…
Polish authorities arrest alleged Phobos ransomware affiliate
Polish officials arrested a 47-year-old man accused of participating in ransomware attacks as an affiliate for the Phobos ransomware group, the country’s Central Bureau for…
Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock’ mechanism
Notepad++ has adopted a “double-lock” design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that resulted in a supply-chain compromise. The new mechanism…
US Law Firm Accuses Lenovo of Bulk Data Transfers to China
A U.S. law firm has filed a proposed class action alleging that Lenovo’s website tracking and advertising infrastructure enabled “bulk” transfers of Americans’ sensitive identifiers…
Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard
This article explains why Chrome’s “preloading” feature can cause scary-looking blocks in Malwarebytes Browser Guard and how to turn it off. Modern browsers want to…
Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Ravie LakshmananFeb 17, 2026Malware / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can…
Defence and education see big gains in public sector IT spend, Tussell report finds
IT and tech suppliers to the UK public sector with the fastest-growing revenues increased incomes by an average of 1.8x and £3.8m each between 2023…
Texas sues TP-Link, alleging Chinese government access to its devices
Texas has sued TP-Link Systems for allegedly marketing its networking devices deceptively and allowing Beijing to access American consumers’ devices, the state attorney general said…
QR Codes Used to Spread Phishing Attacks and Malicious Apps Across Mobile Devices
QR codes have become a normal way to open links, pay bills, and sign in, but that same speed lets attackers push victims from the…
Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates
A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from…