China-Linked Hackers Hit Qatar with Backdoor Disguised as War News
China-linked hackers targeted Qatar using fake war news lures to spread PlugX backdoor malware and spy on military and energy sectors.
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Iran’s MuddyWater Hackers Target US Firms with New Dindoor Backdoor
Researchers say Iran’s MuddyWater hackers targeted US companies and an Israeli software firm’s department in a cyber campaign using the Dindoor malware – All this amid the ongoing conflict.
Pakistan-Linked APT36 Floods Indian Govt Networks With AI-Made ‘Vibeware’
Bitdefender research reveals Pakistani group APT36 is using AI-generated vibeware and trusted cloud services like Google Sheets to target Indian officials.
Report Finds Just 1% of Security Flaws Drive Most Cyberattacks in 2025
New VulnCheck research reveals that while thousands of CVEs are discovered yearly, only 1% drive real-world impact.
North Korean Lazarus Group Adopts Medusa Ransomware in Global Attacks
Lazarus Group is now using Medusa ransomware in attacks on healthcare and social services, signaling a move toward profit-focused cybercrime.
Hackers Hide Pulsar RAT Inside PNG Images in New NPM Supply Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers at Veracode reveal a typosquatting attack that disguises Pulsar RAT as images to bypass Windows security and antivirus programs.
Critical Jenkins Flaw Exposes Build Environments to XSS Attacks
A popular open-source automation server used by developers worldwide to build, test, and deploy software faces serious security risks from recent flaws. On February 18, 2026, two vulnerabilities were detailed in the core Jenkins software. The most crit…
Pride Month Phishing Targets Employees via Trusted Email Services
Attackers are using Pride Month themed phishing emails to target employees worldwide, abusing trusted email platforms like SendGrid to harvest credentials.
Cyber Attack Hits European Commission Staff Mobile Systems
The European Commission reports a cyber attack on its central mobile infrastructure that may have exposed staff names and phone numbers.
UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.