A newly analyzed ransomware strain, “The Gentlemen,” is raising concern among security researchers due to its ability to combine strong encryption with aggressive lateral movement. What makes this threat particularly dangerous is its use of SYSTEM-level scheduled tasks to encrypt…
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JINX-0164 Uses LinkedIn Lures to Deploy Custom macOS Malware
A newly identified threat actor tracked as JINX-0164 is targeting cryptocurrency organizations through sophisticated LinkedIn-based social engineering campaigns. The financially motivated group has been active since at least mid-2025. It is leveraging custom macOS malware, credential theft, and CI/CD pipeline…
GREYVIBE Threat Actors Use ChatGPT and Google Gemini to Scale Cyberattack Operations
Threat actors are increasingly turning to generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini to accelerate cyberattack operations, lowering technical barriers and reshaping modern threat landscapes. A recent report by WithSecure highlights a Russia-linked threat group, tracked as GREYVIBE,…
Malicious NuGet Package Disguised as Sicoob SDK Exfiltrates Banking Passwords
A newly discovered malicious NuGet package disguised as a legitimate Sicoob software development kit (SDK) has been caught exfiltrating sensitive banking credentials, highlighting a dangerous evolution in software supply chain attacks. Security researchers from Socket revealed that the package, published…
Trusted Dev Tools Abused to Steal Code and Secrets
Attackers are increasingly weaponizing trusted developer tools to infiltrate software supply chains, with CISA warning of multiple ongoing campaigns targeting CI/CD ecosystems and developer workflows. Recent incidents, including a compromised Visual Studio Code extension and a large-scale operation dubbed “Megalodon,”…
Typosquatted npm Packages Steal Cloud and CI/CD Secrets
A coordinated npm supply chain attack has been uncovered targeting developers working with OpenSearch, ElasticSearch, and DevOps tooling, with attackers actively stealing cloud credentials and CI/CD secrets from infected systems. The malicious packages imitate legitimate libraries by using lookalike names…
GitLab Patches Multiple Duo AI, DoS, and Authorisation Vulnerabilities
GitLab has released patch versions 19.0.1, 18.11.4, and 18.10.7 to fix seven security issues affecting GitLab CE and EE, including Duo AI workflow runner access control, a Wiki denial-of-service flaw, and several authorization bugs across GraphQL, Duo Workflows, Operations, Pipelines,…
Fake Adobe Document Cloud Pages Spread ScreenConnect Malware
Hackers are actively exploiting trust in Adobe Document Cloud by using fake delivery pages to install remote access malware. The campaign leverages a sophisticated phishing kit named “RatPressto,” which abuses compromised WordPress sites and legitimate software to evade detection while…
Samba Security Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Code Remotely
A critical security vulnerability in Samba’s printing subsystem has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected servers. Tracked as CVE-2026-4480, the flaw carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, highlighting its severe impact on confidentiality,…
Claude Opus 4.8 Released With Advanced Engineering-Level Coding Capabilities
Anthropic has announced the release of Claude Opus 4.8, a major upgrade to its flagship AI model that introduces advanced engineering-level coding capabilities and improved autonomous task execution. The latest version builds on Opus 4.7, focusing on enhanced reasoning, longer…
OpenVPN Connect macOS Vulnerability Allows Remote Command Execution
OpenVPN has released a critical security update for its macOS client after researchers uncovered a vulnerability that could allow remote command execution on affected systems. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-9560, impacts the privileged helper component in OpenVPN Connect and has…
Zapocalypse Attack Lets Threat Actors Hijack Zapier Accounts
“Zapocalypse” is a newly disclosed attack chain that shows how attackers could have abused Zapier’s “Code by Zapier” feature to move from a single sandboxed Python step to a potential full-scale Zapier account takeover. The research, carried out by Token…
Fake Video Player Updates Spread Miner and RAT Malware
Hackers are actively exploiting illegal streaming platforms to distribute advanced malware, using fake video player updates as a lure to infect unsuspecting users. The attack begins when users attempt to play a video on compromised streaming websites. Instead of playback,…
Fake Codex Remote UI Steals OpenAI Auth Tokens
A newly uncovered supply chain attack is leveraging a legitimate-looking developer tool, codexui-android, to silently steal OpenAI Codex authentication tokens, highlighting a growing trend where threat actors build credible software to mask malicious intent. Unlike typical typosquatting or disposable malware packages,…
MicrosoftSystem64 Malware Abuses Hugging Face for Stealthy Data Theft
A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem has been uncovered, involving a malicious package named js-logger-pack that evolved into a powerful cross-platform malware loader. First observed in early April 2026, the package went through 29 incremental versions, gradually transforming from…
Carnival Cruise Breach Leaks Sensitive Customer Information
Carnival Corporation has disclosed a significant data breach impacting approximately 5.99 million individuals, raising serious concerns about data security within the global travel and hospitality sector. The incident, officially reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office, involved unauthorized access to…
New Gogs 0-Day Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution on Servers
A new 0-day vulnerability in Gogs, a popular self-hosted Git service, allows authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the server and potentially take full control of the system. The flaw was discovered by Rapid7 Labs and is rated Critical…
Malicious RVTools Installer Uses Sectigo Cert to Evade SmartScreen
A malicious fake RVTools installer is abusing a legitimately issued Sectigo code‑signing certificate to slip past Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and many endpoint controls, ultimately deploying a multi‑stage Python‑based RAT with deep AD reconnaissance and persistent C2 access. For VMware‑heavy environments,…
Hackers Pivot from marimo RCE to Internal Database Using LLM Agent
A newly observed intrusion demonstrates how attackers are replacing static playbooks with AI-driven agents that adapt in real time. The attack began on May 10, 2026, როდესაც threat actors exploited CVE-2026-39987, a remote code execution flaw in the marimo notebook…
Malicious Websites Exploit SSD Timing Signals to Monitor Visitor Activity
Malicious websites can now exploit subtle SSD timing signals in modern browsers to quietly track what users are doing on their devices, including which sites and apps they open, using a new side‑channel technique called FROST. Security researchers Hannesweissteiner have…