A previously unknown remote access trojan (RAT), dubbed SLOTAGENT, after analyzing a suspicious ZIP archive uploaded from Japan to a public malware repository in early 2026. The malware demonstrates advanced evasion techniques and flexible post-exploitation capabilities, making it a notable addition…
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LofyStealer Targets Minecraft Players via Node.js Loader and Browser Injection
Minecraft players are being lured with a fake hacking tool called “Slinky” that secretly installs a powerful infostealer dubbed LofyStealer (also tracked as GrabBot), linked to the Brazilian cybercrime group LofyGang. The malware uses a Node. js-based loader and an…
Vect 2.0 RaaS Expands Attacks Across Windows, Linux, and ESXi
Vect 2.0 Ransomware‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) operation is rapidly evolving into a multi‑platform threat that can encrypt Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments across modern hybrid infrastructures. The group runs a classic affiliate model, renting out its ransomware and TOR‑based infrastructure to partners…
CISA Warns of Windows Shell Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows. On April 28, 2026, the agency officially added CVE-2026-32202 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This critical flaw…
Microsoft Confirms Remote Desktop Warning Issue After April Update
Microsoft has officially confirmed a known issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections following the April 14, 2026, Patch Tuesday updates. Specifically impacting Windows 11 version 26H1 (KB5083768, OS Build 28000.1836), the update was intended to harden systems against malicious .rdp files.…
cPanel Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Authentication Flaw
Web hosting administrators must take immediate action, as cPanel has rolled out an emergency security update to address a critical vulnerability. Disclosed on April 28, 2026, this flaw impacts various authentication paths within the cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) ecosystem.…
BlueNoroff Deploys Fileless PowerShell in AI-Generated Zoom Lure Campaign
A sophisticated BlueNoroff campaign targeting cryptocurrency executives through fake Zoom meetings enhanced with AI-generated deepfakes and fileless PowerShell malware. The North Korean state-sponsored group successfully compromised a North American Web3 company in January 2026, maintaining persistent access for 66 days…
GitHub.com and Enterprise Server Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
Wiz Research has identified a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3854, deeply embedded within GitHub’s internal git infrastructure. This high-severity flaw enabled any authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on backend servers using a single standard git push command.…
Silk Typhoon Hacker Extradited to U.S. from Italy
Chinese authorities-linked hacker Xu Zewei, accused of playing a central role in the notorious Silk Typhoon (HAFNIUM) cyber campaign, has been extradited from Italy to the United States, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to combat state-sponsored cyber espionage.…
Hugging Face LeRobot Flaw Opens Door to Remote Code Execution Attacks
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been uncovered in Hugging Face’s LeRobot, a popular open-source robotics machine learning framework. Tracked as CVE-2026-25874, the flaw carries a maximum CVSS severity score of 9.8 and allows unauthenticated attackers to execute…
Checkmarx Confirms Security Incident Involving GitHub Repository Exposure
Application security provider Checkmarx has officially confirmed a new security incident involving the exposure of its internal GitHub repository. On April 27, 2026, Udi-Yehuda Tamar, the company’s VP of Platform Engineering and Global CISO, revealed that a cybercriminal group successfully…
Fake Tax Audits and Updates Fuel Silver Fox Malware Campaign
A China-linked threat group known as Silver Fox is running a new wave of cyber campaigns using fake tax audit notifications and software update lures to deliver malware across Asia. Active since at least 2022, the group initially focused on…
Microsoft Expands Copilot Agent Mode for Outlook Inbox and Calendar Tasks
Microsoft announced a major evolution for Copilot in Outlook, shifting the tool from a passive assistant to an autonomous agent. Instead of simply drafting emails or summarizing threads on command, the AI now actively manages ongoing daily tasks. This agentic…
Chinese-Backed Smishing Rings Scale Credential Theft via SMS and OTT Apps
Chinese-language phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platforms are rapidly expanding their global reach by leveraging SMS and over-the-top (OTT) messaging channels such as iMessage and Rich Communication Services (RCS). Over the past several months, researchers have conducted large-scale analysis to identify and track…
Sandworm Uses SSH-over-Tor Tunnel for Stealthy Long-Term Persistence
A significant evolution in Sandworm (APT-C-13) tradecraft, revealing the group’s use of SSH-over-Tor tunneling to achieve long-term, covert persistence inside targeted networks. Sandworm, also known as FROZENBARENTS, is a state-sponsored threat group active since 2014. It has consistently targeted government…
WhatsApp Tests Encrypted Cloud Backup Service for Safer Message Storage
WhatsApp is actively developing an independent, first-party cloud backup service featuring mandatory end-to-end encryption. This upcoming feature aims to reduce users’ reliance on third-party storage providers such as Google Drive and Apple’s iCloud. By bringing backup storage in-house, WhatsApp gives…
OilRig Hides C2 Config in Google Drive Image via LSB Steganography
APT-C-49 (OilRig), an Iranian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat group also known as APT34 and Helix Kitten, has deployed a sophisticated new attack campaign that conceals command-and-control configurations inside Google Drive images using LSB steganography. The group, which has been active…
Critical LiteLLM Flaw Enables Database Attacks Through SQL Injection
A critical pre-authentication SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-42208, has been discovered in the popular LiteLLM gateway, allowing attackers to access databases without credentials. Cybercriminals have already been observed exploiting this flaw to target high-value secrets such as API keys…
Notepad++ Vulnerability Lets Attackers Crash App and Expose Memory Data
A new string injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3008, has been discovered in Notepad++ version 8.9.3. This critical flaw allows attackers to crash the application or to instantly and secretly extract sensitive memory information. The Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) has…
Fake KYC Android Malware Spreads via WhatsApp to Hijack Bank Accounts
A new Android malware campaign is masquerading as a “Banking KYC” verification app and spreading via WhatsApp messages to target banking users in India. The malware is delivered as an APK shared over WhatsApp, posing as an urgent bank KYC…