Suspected Russian Hackers Exploit Google OAuth and WhatsApp for Account Hijacking
Three Russian cyber espionage clusters abuse Google OAuth flows and WhatsApp linking to hijack accounts in high-value sectors across Europe and the U.S.
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SilkParasite Espionage Targets Central Asian Governments with Five New RATs
SilkParasite, a newly uncovered cyber espionage campaign, targets Central Asian government bodies using seven remote access tools, five of which are previously undocumented, highlighting evolving advanced threats in the region.
Hackers Arrested for €30M Bank Fraud via Service Provider Flaw
Cybercriminals exploited a service provider vulnerability to steal over €30 million from Commerzbank customers, leading to arrests in Brazil and Europe.
Jewelbug Hackers Breach Govt Webmail While Conducting Crypto Fraud
The Jewelbug hacker group has breached government and military webmail accounts while simultaneously conducting cryptocurrency fraud, illustrating a dual-threat approach involving cyber espionage and financial crime.
Lazarus Group Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Deploy New Backdoor
North Korea's Lazarus Group exploited a recently patched Windows zero-day to deploy a new backdoor targeting defense and aerospace firms as part of Operation Dream Job.
Sandworm-Linked Group Uses Fake Job Interviews to Deploy Malware
CERT-UA reports Sandworm subgroup UAC-0145 targets Ukrainian IT workers with fake job interviews to deploy malware via a malicious VPN tool.
Kimsuky Develops Offline AI Stack to Enhance Phishing and Malware
North Korea’s APT group Kimsuky has implemented an offline AI infrastructure that advances their phishing tactics and automates malware development by integrating AI with internal document search and malware creation tools.
UNC6671 Vishing Attacks Target Employees’ Personal Phones for SaaS Data
Data extortion group UNC6671 is using vishing attacks to impersonate IT help desk staff and steal SaaS credentials from employees' personal phones in financial and professional services sectors.
Microsoft 365 AitM Phishing Campaign Targets Payroll and Finance Emails
A widespread phishing campaign uses adversary-in-the-middle techniques to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts and target payroll and finance emails.
Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments Using OctLurk, SilkLurk
A suspected Chinese-speaking threat actor has targeted Central Asian government organizations with OctLurk and SilkLurk malware since January 2025, impacting healthcare, research, and government sectors.
Midnight Blizzard's CaptiveCrunch targets travelers with malware and credential theft
The Russian threat group Midnight Blizzard's Storm-2945 sub-cluster has compromised hospitality sign-in portals worldwide since May 2026, delivering malware and stealing traveler credentials.
Amazon Attributes Debug and Chalk NPM Supply Chain Attacks to North Korean Hackers
Amazon attributes multiple supply chain attacks on the Debug and Chalk npm packages to North Korean state-sponsored hackers, exposing risks to open-source software security.
DPRK-Linked macOS Malvertising Uses Fake Updates to Steal Crypto
North Korean threat actors have launched a sophisticated macOS malvertising campaign using fake update prompts to deliver crypto-stealing malware as part of the ongoing Contagious Interview operation.
Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts 30+ Minnesota Water Systems
A coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at over 30 Minnesota community water systems in late July, causing outages and communication disruptions.
Nimbus Manticore Uses NightLedger Backdoor to Target Middle East, Africa, Asia
Iranian state-backed group Nimbus Manticore deploys NightLedger backdoor and custom WebSocket tunnelers in attacks across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, enhancing stealth and covert activity.
Cl0p Affiliates Exploit PTC Windchill and FlexPLM with Unauthenticated RCE
Cl0p ransomware affiliates exploit unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerabilities in internet-facing PTC Windchill and FlexPLM systems to conduct data extortion campaigns.
BlueNoroff Uses Zoom Phishing Kit to Profile Crypto Wallets Before Malware
North Korean group BlueNoroff uses a phishing kit impersonating Zoom and Microsoft Teams to profile cryptocurrency wallets and deliver malware via social engineering.
Hackers Hijack Hotel Wi-Fi DNS to Steal Microsoft 365 Accounts
Attackers manipulate DNS settings on hotel and conference center Wi-Fi to redirect users to fraudulent Microsoft 365 login pages, targeting credential theft from business travelers.
Russian Hackers Exploit Zimbra Zero-Click Flaw for Email Theft
CISA warns that Russian state-sponsored group Laundry Bear is exploiting a patched Zimbra zero-click vulnerability combined with phishing to steal emails from enterprise Zimbra Collaboration servers.
Russian Intelligence Hacks IP Cameras to Monitor NATO & Ukraine Military Movements
Russian intelligence services compromise internet-connected security cameras across Europe and Ukraine to gather military logistics intelligence, as reported by the Netherlands' AIVD and MIVD.
Hackers Abuse ViPNet Updates to Target Russian Government Agencies
An advanced threat actor exploits the update mechanism of ViPNet private networking software to attack Russian government agencies, illustrating ongoing espionage.
North Korean Hackers Use Steganography in Fake Coding Tests to Deliver Malware
North Korean threat actors linked to the Contagious Interview campaign employ steganography within SVG flag images in fake coding challenges to deliver multi-stage OTTERCOOKIE-aligned malware.
US Charges Russian Operators of Bulletproof Hosting for Ransomware Gangs
US prosecutors charged three Russian nationals for operating a bulletproof hosting service that enabled ransomware gangs causing over $62 million in damages globally.
Spanish Police Dismantle €140M Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Four
Spanish Police arrested four individuals and dismantled a cybercrime network responsible for €140 million in losses through investment fraud and business email compromise attacks.
EU and UK Sanction Russian GRU Hackers Over Cyberattacks
The EU and UK have imposed joint sanctions on Russian individuals and entities linked to the GRU for orchestrating widespread cyberattacks across Europe, marking the first coordinated cyber sanction package targeting Russian state-sponsored hackers.
Russian FSB Exploits Vulnerable Routers in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Russian state-sponsored hackers from FSB Center 16 are exploiting poorly configured routers in critical infrastructure worldwide, heightening operational risks.
ShinyHunters abuses OAuth in SaaS apps: Microsoft issues alert
Microsoft Threat Intelligence uncovered ShinyHunters abusing OAuth in SaaS applications through vishing, supply chain attacks, and guest access misconfigurations, exposing new SaaS security risks.
Hackers Exploit Balochistan Police Portal in Multi-Group Espionage
Researchers reveal cyber espionage targeting Pakistani law enforcement by suspected China- and India-aligned groups between 2024 and 2026, compromising police servers with critical data.
Attackers Use Dormant GitHub Accounts to Map Corporate Orgs
Datadog Security Labs warns of campaigns using dormant GitHub accounts and compromised OAuth tokens to scrape corporate GitHub organizations and user data through the GitHub API. Attackers automate scraping with custom or legitimate-sounding user agents to blend in and avoid detection.
Hackers Use Fake Microsoft Entra Passkey Enrollment to Target M365 Users
A threat actor known as O-UNC-066 is using a phishing kit to exploit Microsoft 365 users via fake Entra passkey enrollment requests, aiming at data extortion. This tactic spans multiple industry sectors and involves voice-based social engineering.
China-linked Hackers Exploit Roundcube Flaw to Target Academic Researchers
A China-linked threat actor is exploiting a vulnerability in Roundcube webmail servers at U.S. and Canadian universities to steal credentials and deploy backdoor malware. This campaign specifically targets academic researchers to gather intelligence.
China-Linked UAT-7810 Expands ORB Network with New LONGLEASH Malware
The Chinese APT actor UAT-7810 is enhancing its ORB network via a new LONGLEASH malware targeting internet-facing networking devices, according to Cisco Talos. This campaign builds on the previously identified LapDogs ORB infrastructure active since mid-2025.
China-Linked Hackers Use Fake Indian Tax Tool to Deploy DcRAT
A China-nexus threat group is targeting Indian taxpayers and finance teams with spear-phishing emails impersonating the Income Tax Department to deploy DcRAT, a remote access trojan. This multi-stage campaign aims to steal sensitive data from compromised systems.
Iran-Linked Hackers Deploy New Cavern C2 Framework Against Israeli Targets
An Iran-linked hacker group associated with MOIS has started using a new modular command-and-control framework called Cavern to target Israeli IT providers and government organizations. This activity has been tracked by Check Point Research and highlights evolving state-sponsored cyber threats.
North Korean Hackers Deploy 108 Malicious Packages in PolinRider Campaign
North Korean hackers linked to the Contagious Interview campaign have published 108 malicious packages and browser extensions across multiple platforms as part of their ongoing PolinRider operation. These malicious artifacts are being actively distributed via compromised maintainer accounts on npm, Packagist, Go, and Chrome Web Store.
Mustang Panda Uses Zoho WorkDrive in Attacks on Indian Government
The China-aligned Mustang Panda group has launched campaigns targeting Indian government networks and hydropower infrastructure using new malware and Zoho WorkDrive as a command channel. Acronis researchers detected active compromises including high-level administrative systems.
FBI: Russian Hackers Target Signal Backup Recovery Keys
The FBI and CISA warn of a phishing campaign by Russian intelligence targeting Signal users to steal backup recovery keys, giving attackers access to historical messages. This represents a significant escalation in targeting secure communications.
Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts to Steal Messaging Credentials
Ukraine and the FBI uncovered a Russian intelligence campaign targeting messaging accounts of officials and activists across Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S. The operation involved fake support texts aimed at stealing sensitive credentials.
Microsoft Links Mastra AI Supply Chain Attack to North Korean Hackers
Microsoft has attributed the recent Mastra AI supply chain attack, compromising over 140 npm packages, to the North Korean group Sapphire Sleet, aka BlueNoroff. This highlights ongoing state-sponsored supply chain risks affecting open source ecosystems.