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SideCopy Deploys Persistent XenoRAT Against Afghanistan Finance Ministry

Pakistan-linked threat actor SideCopy has launched a highly targeted spear-phishing campaign against Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF). The operation surgically targets all 34 provincial revenue directorates, operating under the broader Transparent Tribe (APT36) umbrella. According to threat intelligence reports from…

Fake APK Apps Fuel 190% Rise in Digital Fraud Across Karnataka

  Cybercrime is rapidly changing in Karnataka. Threat actors are increasingly shifting their focus from traditional phishing and investment scams to highly sophisticated APK-based attacks designed specifically for Android platforms. It has been reported by security experts and law enforcement…

Friday Squid Blogging: Another Squid

Someone named “Squid” seems to be a “West Country legend.” As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy. This article has been indexed…

CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-0257 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors…

5 Common Security Pitfalls in Serverless Architectures

Serverless architecture removes much of the overhead costs tied to infrastructure, but it shifts security responsibilities toward code and permissions. Instead of managing servers, developers must focus on how functions interact and what they trust. 1. Over-Privileged IAM Roles One…

EO 14390 raises stakes for enterprise cybersecurity

<p>For years, federal cybersecurity policy has primarily focused on protecting government systems and critical infrastructure. Executive Order 14390: “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens” signals a broader shift in emphasis. Signed on March 6, 2026, the order…