Hackers Use Fake Claude Code Guide and AI PDFs to Spread AsyncRAT Malware
Hackers are using fake Claude Code guide and AI PDFs to spread AsyncRAT malware via Windows attack using PowerShell and Defender exclusions.
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ShinyHunters Wage Broad Corporate Extortion Spree
A cybercriminal group that used voice phishing attacks to siphon more than a billion records from Salesforce customers earlier this year has launched a website that threatens to publish data stolen from dozens of Fortune 500 firms if they refuse to pay a ransom. The group also claimed responsibility for a recent breach involving Discord user data, and for stealing terabytes of sensitive files from thousands of customers of the enterprise software maker Red Hat.
China-Linked AI Pentest Tool ‘Villager’ Raises Concern After 10K Downloads
China-linked AI tool Villager, published on PyPI, automates cyberattacks and has got experts worried after 10,000 downloads in…
Attackers abuse ConnectWise ScreenConnect to drop AsyncRAT
Hackers exploit ConnectWise ScreenConnect to drop AsyncRAT via scripted loaders, stealing data and persisting with a fake Skype updater. LevelBlue researchers warn of a campaign abusing ConnectWise ScreenConnect to deploy AsyncRAT. Attackers use VBScript/PowerShell loaders and achieve persistence via a fake Skype updater. ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote desktop and remote support software designed to enable […]
New Fileless Malware Attack Uses AsyncRAT for Credential Theft
LevelBlue Labs reports AsyncRAT delivered through a fileless attack chain using ScreenConnect, enabling credential theft and persistence.
GitHub Abused to Spread Amadey, Lumma and Redline InfoStealers in Ukraine
Hackers abused fake GitHub accounts to spread Emmenhtal, Amadey, Lumma and Redline infoStealers in attacks linked to a phishing campaign targeting Ukraine in early 2025.
Booking.com Phishing Scam Uses Fake CAPTCHA to Install AsyncRAT
Fake Booking.com emails trick hotel staff into running AsyncRAT malware via fake CAPTCHA, targeting systems with remote access…
OneNote documents spread malware in several countries
A new phishing campaign abuses OneNote documents to infect computers with the infamous AsyncRAT malware, targeting users in the U.K., Canada and the U.S.
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AsyncRAT Analysis with ChatGPT
As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, it’s crucial for security researchers and professionals…
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