Category: Security Affairs

Russia-linked APT uses DRILLAPP backdoor to spy on Ukrainian targets

Russia-linked threat actors target Ukrainian entities with DRILLAPP backdoor and use Edge debugging for stealth. A new DRILLAPP backdoor campaign targets Ukrainian organizations, abusing Microsoft Edge debugging to evade detection. Observed in February 2026, it shows links to previous Russian-aligned…

FBI launches inquiry into Steam games spreading malware

The FBI is asking gamers who installed malware-infected Steam games between May 2024 and January 2026 to come forward as part of an ongoing investigation. The FBI is seeking gamers who downloaded Steam games later found to contain malware. According…

Unprivileged users could exploit AppArmor bugs to gain root access

Researchers found nine “CrackArmor” flaws in Linux AppArmor that could let unprivileged users bypass protections, gain root privileges, and weaken container isolation. Qualys researchers disclosed nine vulnerabilities, collectively tracked as CrackArmor, in the Linux kernel’s AppArmor module. The flaws have…

SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 88

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter New BoryptGrab Stealer Targets Windows Users via Deceptive GitHub Pages Inside Coruna: Reverse Engineering a Nation-State iOS Exploit Kit…

Starbucks data breach impacts 889 employees

Starbucks disclosed a breach after phishing attacks on its employee portal led to unauthorized access to Partner Central accounts, exposing staff data. Starbucks reported a data breach affecting hundreds of employees after phishing attacks targeted its Partner Central employee portal.…

AI-assisted Slopoly malware powers Hive0163’s ransomware campaigns

The Hive0163 group used AI-assisted malware called Slopoly to maintain persistent access in ransomware attacks. IBM X-Force researchers report that the financially motivated group Hive0163 is using AI-assisted malware named Slopoly to maintain persistent access during ransomware attacks, showing how…