TrendAI™ Research analyzed an intrusion where threat actors used the EtherHiding technique to route ClearFake payload delivery through smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet. The attack chain ended with two simultaneously deployed stealers, SectopRAT and ACRStealer alongside an…
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Analyzing Void Dokkaebi’s Cython-Compiled InvisibleFerret Malware
Void Dokkaebi, a North Korea-aligned intrusion set, has updated its information-stealing malware, InvisibleFerret, shifting its delivery format to evade script-based detections. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Analyzing Void Dokkaebi’s…
One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud ‘Patriot Bait’ Campaign
A solo Russian-speaking threat actor ran a 5-year Telegram channel and, starting September 2025, used AI to automate its content, credential theft, and a cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting American audiences. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News…
Inside SHADOW-WATER-063’s Banana RAT: From Build Server to Banking Fraud
In this blog entry, researchers from the TrendAI™ MDR team discuss how they mapped the full end-to-end operation of SHADOW-WATER-063’s Banana RAT banking malware by analyzing server-side artifacts and victim-side data. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research,…
Agentic Governance: Why It Matters Now
AI agents now act inside the trust boundary with real credentials, and agentic governance is what keeps them from quietly breaking things at machine speed. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original…
Analyzing TeamPCP’s Supply Chain Attacks: Checkmarx KICS and elementary-data in CI/CD Credential Theft
Our research examines the April 22 Checkmarx KICS and April 24 elementary-data incidents as part of a broader TeamPCP supply chain campaign. Across both cases, the actor abused trusted CI/CD and release workflows to steal credentials at scale. This article…
Vibe Hacking: Two AI-Augmented Campaigns Target Government and Financial Sectors in Latin America
TrendAI™ Research has identified two emerging threat campaigns—SHADOW-AETHER-040 and SHADOW-AETHER-064—that use agentic AI to drive intrusion operations against government and financial organizations in Latin America, marking these among the first cases we have observed of AI agents executing attacks from…
What Is the Instructure Canvas Breach? Impact, Risks, and What Institutions Should Do
The Instructure Canvas breach affects universities, K–12 school districts, and teaching hospitals globally. This blog entry intends to provide context and practical guidance. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: What…
Supporting the National Cyber Strategy: How TrendAI™ Helps
A deeper look at the first three pillars and outlining how our capabilities directly support government agencies working to bring this strategy to life. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article:…
InstallFix and Claude Code: How Fake Install Pages Lead to Real Compromise
Targeting multiple industries worldwide, the InstallFix campaign uses fake Claude AI installer pages to trick users into running malware that collects system information, disables security features, achieves persistence, and connects to attacker-controlled C&C servers for additional payloads. This article has…
Quasar Linux (QLNX) – A Silent Foothold in the Supply Chain: Inside a Full-Featured Linux RAT With Rootkit, PAM Backdoor, Credential Harvesting Capabilities
TrendAI™ Research breaks down Quasar Linux (QLNX), a previously undocumented sophisticated Linux RAT with low detection rates. In this blog, we examine a full-featured Linux threat incorporating a rootkit, a PAM backdoor, credential harvesting, and more, revealing how this malware…
Kuse Web App Abused to Host Phishing Document
Bad actors took advantage of the legitimate name and services of Kuse, a popular AI-based app designed for workplaces. The attackers exploited the users’ trust in Kuse to carry out a phishing attack. This article has been indexed from Trend…
Void Dokkaebi Uses Fake Job Interview Lure to Spread Malware via Code Repositories
Our research on Void Dokkaebi’s operations uncovered a campaign that turns infected developer repositories into malware delivery channels. By spreading through trusted workflows, organizational codebases, and open-source projects, the threat can scale from a single compromise to a broader supply…
Identity Protection in the AI Era
Enterprises aiming to predict and mitigate human, machine, and AI‑agent risks at scale demand AI‑powered identity‑first security without compromise. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Identity Protection in the AI…
U.S. Public Sector Under Siege: Threat Intelligence for Q1 2026
The first quarter of 2026 has reinforced a hard truth: U.S. government agencies and educational institutions are operating in the most hostile cyber threat environment ever recorded. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read…
Claude Code Packaging Error Remains a Lure in an Active Campaign: What Defenders Should Do
Threat actors leveraged Anthropic’s Claude Code npm release packaging error to distribute Vidar, GhostSocks, and PureLog Stealer. This blog details immediate steps organizations can take and best practices to prevent further risk. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News…
Weaponizing Trust Signals: Claude Code Lures and GitHub Release Payloads
A packaging error in Anthropic’s Claude Code npm release briefly exposed internal source code. This entry examines how threat actors rapidly weaponized the resulting attention, pivoting an existing AI-themed campaign to spread Vidar and GhostSocks. This article has been indexed…
TrendAI Insight: New U.S. National Cyber Strategy
TrendAI reviews the White House National Cyber Strategy, outlining six pillars to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity—from deterrence and regulation to federal modernization, critical infrastructure protection, AI leadership, and workforce development. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and…
TrendAI™ Research at RSAC 2026: Advancing Defense Across AI‑Driven and Cyber‑Physical Threats
TrendAI™ Research explored agentic AI cybercrime and EV infrastructure security through two research sessions at RSAC 2026. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: TrendAI™ Research at RSAC 2026: Advancing Defense…
TeamPCP’s Telnyx Attack Marks a Shift in Tactics Beyond LiteLLM
Moving beyond their LiteLLM campaign, TeamPCP weaponizes the Telnyx Python SDK with stealthy WAV‑based payloads to steal credentials across Linux, macOS, and Windows. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: TeamPCP’s…