The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical alert regarding a newly identified malware, dubbed SHOE RACK, which has been observed targeting Fortinet firewalls and other perimeter devices. Developed using the Go 1.18 programming lang…
Palo Alto Networks has observed a spike in Prometei activity since March 2025, pointing to a resurgence of the botnet.
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A Chinese APT has been infecting SOHO routers with the ShortLeash backdoor to build stealthy espionage infrastructure.
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The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign during a routine site cleanup, revealing a family of malicious code targeting WordPress and WooCommerce platforms. This campaign, which dates back to September 2023 as pe…
ShortLeash backdoor, used in the China-linked LapDogs campaign since 2023, enables stealth access, persistence, and data theft via compromised SOHO routers and fake certs.
When the NICT CSRI analysis team presented their three-year investigation into the RapperBot virus at Botconf 1, an international conference on botnets and malware hosted in Angers, France in May 2025, they made a startling discovery. This Mirai varian…
Malware hidden in fake Minecraft Mods on GitHub is stealing passwords and crypto from players. Over 1,500 devices may be affected, researchers warn.
Zyxel users beware: A critical remote code execution flaw (CVE-2023-28771) in Zyxel devices is under active exploitation by a Mirai-like botnet. GreyNoise observed a surge on June 16, targeting devices globally.
UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) labels Marks & Spencer and Co-op cyberattacks a Category 2 event, estimating financial impact at £270M–£440M. The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has labeled the recent cyberattacks on Marks & Spencer and Co-op as a Category 2 systemic event, estimating losses between £270M and £440M. In early May, the attackers behind […]
Qilin ransomware gang now offers a “Call Lawyer” feature to help affiliates pressure victims into paying, per Cybereason. The Qilin ransomware group is now offering legal support to its affiliates through a “Call Lawyer” feature to pressure victims into paying. This move, reported by cybersecurity firm Cybereason, shows Qilin stepping up its operations and trying […]