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Malware

Sandworm-Linked UAC-0145 Uses Fake Job Interviews to Push

CERT-UA reports UAC-0145, a Sandworm subgroup, targets Ukrainian IT workers via fake job interviews to install malware.

1 min read 4 views Aug 12
Malware

ChainDrop npm Worm Spreads via Compromised Account

On August 4, 2026, the ChainDrop worm entered npm via a compromised maintainer account, using Ethereum-based C2 infrastructure.

1 min read 3 views Aug 11
Malware

Chrome cuts 7B unwanted notifications daily

Google's Chrome anti-abuse systems reduced unwanted Android notifications by over 7 billion daily in Q1 2026, targeting scams, malware, and phishing.

1 min read 6 views Aug 11
Malware

Sandworm targets IT pros with fake job offers, trojanized

Russian Sandworm hackers use fake job interviews to trick IT pros into installing a trojanized WireGuard VPN client that executes malicious code.

1 min read 6 views Aug 11
Malware

Windows PCs Face 6x Greater Malware Risk Than Macs

Surfshark's analysis finds Windows users face six times greater malware and phishing risk than macOS users, based on its data.

1 min read 4 views Aug 11
Malware

Malware Shuts Down California City Network, 911 Rerouted

A Northern California city's network was shut down due to malware on Friday, rerouting 911 calls to county dispatch.

1 min read 6 views Aug 11
Malware

Banned Chrome Extension Returns, Steals AI Chats Again

A Chrome extension with 300,000 installs was removed for data theft but returned to the store and resumed malicious activities.

1 min read 7 views Aug 11
Malware

Microsoft: FruitStone panel powers Midnight Blizzard Wi-Fi

Microsoft discovered FruitStone, a web panel for the CaptiveCrunch campaign by Midnight Blizzard, which hijacks hotel Wi-Fi to deliver CornFlake and C

1 min read 4 views Aug 11
Malware

Fake CNN Site Tricks Users into Installing Malware

A lookalike CNN homepage offers a fake app that installs malware, taking over PCs. The campaign is unrelated to the real news company.

1 min read 4 views Aug 11
Malware

North Korean spies run local LLMs for AI attacks

Kimsuky operators use local LLMs like Ollama and GPT4All to enhance phishing and malware, avoiding cloud detection.

1 min read 4 views Aug 10
Malware

Kimsuky Builds Offline AI Stack for Phishing and Malware

North Korea's Kimsuky group is running AI offline on its own servers to enhance phishing and automate malware development, according to South Korean f

1 min read 4 views Aug 10
Malware

Malicious Solidity Pro VS Code Extensions Steal Crypto

Researchers found malicious VS Code extensions named Solidity Pro that steal browser wallets and credentials.

1 min read 5 views Aug 10

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