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Cursor Distributed Claude Code Extensions With SSH Backdoor Code
Malicious Claude Code extensions targeted Windows and macOS developers through Cursor collecting device details and planting files for persistent remote access.
China-Based BRONZE SANDCASTLE Hackers Abuse Sandboxie to Load Backdoors
Sophos found BRONZE SANDCASTLE abusing legitimate Windows apps to load encrypted backdoors, collect system information and steal Active…
Hackers Exploit 24 IoT Vulnerabilities to Install ClingSTUN Linux Backdoor
Meet ClingSTUN, a new Linux backdoor that exploits IoT vulnerabilities, gives attackers remote command access and turns infected devices into proxy nodes.
New CloudSyncD macOS Backdoor Uses Fake Zoom Installer to Steal Passwords
CloudSyncD macOS backdoor uses a fake Zoom installer to steal Mac passwords, bypass Gatekeeper and connect infected devices to remote C2 servers.
New TASK#STOMP Windows Backdoor Enables Continuous Document Theft
TASK#STOMP Windows backdoor uses PowerShell, scheduled tasks and runtime C# compilation to steal business documents and maintain remote access.
China-Linked FamousSparrow Deploys SparroWocky Backdoor in Latin America
FamousSparrow is targeting Latin American governments with SparroWocky, a new C++ backdoor that exfiltrates files, takes screenshots and evades security tools.
AI Workflow Flaw Could Let Attackers Access Sensitive Data by Simply Asking
Noma Labs has identified Workflow Identity Hijacking, an AI workflow flaw that can let attackers abuse privileged access to sensitive internal data without prompt injection.
Toy Ghouls Targets Russian Organizations With New Windows Backdoors
Kaspersky found 2 custom Toy Ghouls backdoors that use HiveMQ MQTT and an attacker-controlled Element server to execute commands on Windows systems.
OctLurk and SilkLurk Windows Backdoors Target Governments in 6 Countries
Kaspersky links OctLurk and SilkLurk to cyberespionage attacks stealing passwords, emails and files from government systems in six countries since January 2025.
Wordfence Finds Critical Backdoor in ARVE WordPress Plugin
A backdoored ARVE WordPress Plugin release could grant attackers administrator access with one token, but WordPress.org blocked automatic distribution to WordPress sites.