LLMs’ tendency to “hallucinate” code packages that don’t exist could become the basis for a new type of supply chain attack dubbed “slopsquatting” (courtesy of Seth Larson, Security Developer-in-Residence at the Pyth…
A North Korean state-sponsored threat group known as “Slow Pisces” has been orchestrating sophisticated cyberattacks targeting developers in the cryptocurrency sector using malware-laced coding challenges. This campaign employs deceptive ta…
A new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as “GYware” is being marketed on a popular hacker forum at an affordable price of $35 per month. The malware, which is described by its creator as the “best of 2025,” reportedly boasts adva…
Hackers exploit Fortinet flaws to plant stealth backdoors on FortiGate devices, maintaining access even after patches. Update to…
The operators of the Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform Tycoon2FA have rolled out significant updates to enhance its evasion capabilities. Tycoon2FA, a phishing kit discovered in 2023 by cybersecurity firm Sekoia, was recently updated to improve its evasion capabilities. The phishing kit now uses advanced evasion tactics such as a custom CAPTCHA via HTML5 canvas, invisible Unicode […]
Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. Cell C is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in South Africa, ,after Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and […]
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Lazarus Expands Malicious npm Campaign: 11 New Packages Add Malware Loaders and Bitbucket Payloads BadBazaar: iOS and Android Surveillanceware by China’s APT15 Used to Target Tibetans and Uyghurs GOFFEE continues to attack organizations in Russia Atomic […]
Cybersecurity experts have unearthed an intricate cyber campaign that leverages deceptive websites posing as the Google Play Store to distribute Android malware. These websites, hosted on newly registered domains, create a façade of credible applicatio…
Cybersecurity experts at Sublime have uncovered a complex malware campaign revolving around TROX Stealer, an information stealer that employs urgency to deceive victims. This malware, first detected in December 2024, highlights an intricate attack chai…
Microsoft has fortified its Exchange Server and SharePoint Server security by integrating advanced Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) capabilities. This measure, aimed at countering sophisticated attack vectors, represents a crucial step to safeguard on…