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Threat Actors Market Stealthy New RAT as Alternative to ScreenConnect FUD

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a concerning development in the underground cybercrime marketplace: a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) being marketed as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate ScreenConnect remote access solution. This emerging threat represents a significant escalation…

Hackers Deploy New EDR-Freeze Tool to Disable Security Software

A security researcher has released a new tool that can temporarily disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems and antivirus software without requiring vulnerable drivers, marking a significant evolution in attack techniques targeting security solutions. Advanced Evasion Through Windows Components…

MalTerminal: New GPT-4-Powered Malware That Writes Its Own Ransomware

A groundbreaking discovery in cybersecurity research has revealed the emergence of ‘MalTerminal’, potentially the earliest known example of Large Language Model (LLM)-enabled malware that leverages OpenAI’s GPT-4 API to dynamically generate ransomware code and reverse shells at runtime. This discovery represents…

Top 10 Best API Security Testing Companies in 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of online business, connecting services, and enabling new customer experiences. However, as the API footprint grows, so does the attack surface making robust API security testing…

Weaponized ScreenConnect App Spreads AsyncRAT and PowerShell RAT

Remote Monitoring and Management tools such as ConnectWise ScreenConnect have earned a reputation for simplifying IT administration, but they have also drawn the attention of sophisticated attackers. By abusing ScreenConnect’s trusted installation footprint and deep system privileges, adversaries are now…

New Loader “CountLoader” Uses PDFs to Launch Ransomware Attacks

Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new malware loader called “CountLoader” that leverages weaponized PDF files to deliver ransomware payloads to victims across multiple regions, with particular focus on Ukrainian targets. CountLoader represents a significant escalation in malware delivery techniques,…