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Cobalt Strike
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Russian Hackers Exploit Adaptix Pentesting Tool in Ransomware Attacks
Silent Push wars of Russian hackers exploiting Adaptix, a pentesting tool built for Windows, Linux, and macOS, in ransomware campaigns.
October 30, 2025
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…
September 15, 2025
New Detection Method Uses Hackers’ Own Jitter Patterns Against Them
A new detection method from Varonis Threat Labs turns hackers' sneaky random patterns into a way to catch hidden cyberattacks. Learn about Jitter-Trap and how it boosts cybersecurity defenses.
June 20, 2025
New Winos4.0 Malware Targeting Windows via Fake Gaming Apps
A sophisticated malware called Winos4.0 is being disguised as harmless gaming applications to infiltrate Windows-based systems. Learn about…
November 6, 2024
Operation Morpheus Disrupts 593 Cobalt Strike Servers Used for Ransomware
Global Operation Morpheus dismantles Cobalt Strike network: Law enforcement takes down criminal infrastructure used for ransomware and data…
July 4, 2024
Ukraine Hit by Cobalt Strike Campaign Using Malicious Excel Files
Beware Macro! Ukrainian users and cyberinfrastructure are being hit by a new malware campaign in which hackers are…
June 4, 2024
Gelsemium APT Group Uses “Rare” Backdoor in Southeast Asian Attack
Elusive APT Group ‘Gelsemium’ Emerges in Rare Southeast Asian Attack, Unveils Unique Tactics. KEY FINDINGS Cybersecurity researchers at…
September 22, 2023
Microsoft and Fortra to Take Down Malicious Cobalt Strike Infrastructure
Cobalt Strike is a legitimate post-exploitation tool designed by Raphael Mudge of Fortra for adversary simulation but it has also been abused by cybercriminals.
April 7, 2023
New Trickbot attack setup fake 1Password installer to extract data
The fake 1Password installer is used to launch Cobalt Strike helping the attackers collect information about multiple systems in the network.
August 16, 2021
Email claiming Kaseya patch drops Cobalt Strike malware
The malicious email campaign is claiming to contain a patch for the Kaseya vulnerability but in fact, it is the infamous Cobalt Strike malware.
July 8, 2021