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Overlord RAT Uses Fake Legal Notices to Infect Windows PCs in New Campaign
WatchGuard details Overlord RAT attacks using fake Brazilian legal notices, plus Lampion malware and a separate remote access…
MALFEX npm Attack Spreads Windows RAT, Steals Discord and Browser Data
CloudSEK uncovered the MALFEX campaign using malicious npm packages to deploy Overlord RAT, steal Discord and browser data,…
SectopRAT Abuses Legitimate Audio Software Files to Steal PC Data
FortiGuard found SectopRAT hidden in modified audio software files, using staged loading to steal browser data and remotely control infected Windows PCs.
ClickFix Attacks Spread ChainScript RAT via Fake Spotify and Teams Installers
Blackpoint Cyber found ChainScript, a Node.js RAT spread through fake Spotify, Zoom and Teams installers that uses Polygon smart contracts to locate its C2 server.
‘Spring Ring’ Vishing Attack Uses Fake IT Calls on Microsoft Teams to Install Malware
A new Teams vishing campaign called Spring Ring used fake IT support calls to trick employees into installing remote-access tools (RAT) and malware.
New Dolphin X Malware Uses AI Profiler to Rank High-Value Victims
Dolphin X malware targets more than 300 apps and includes an AI Profiler that scores infected Windows PCs to help criminals identify high-value victims quickly.
Woodgnat Hackers Use Mistic RAT to Broker Access for Ransomware Gangs
Woodgnat Hackers use Backdoor.Mistic, a stealthy RAT, to let brokers compromise networks and sell entry points to ransomware groups, putting firms at risk.
Fake npm Packages Impersonate PostCSS Tool to Steal Chrome Passwords
JFrog warns of malicious npm packages that mimic PostCSS tooling, drop a Windows RAT, and target Chrome-stored passwords through a staged infection setup route.
Hackers Hide New Argamal Malware Inside Working Hentai Games
Kaspersky found Argamal malware hidden in hentai game installers, giving hackers remote access through working games shared on adult sites and torrents.
Hackers Use Fake Claude Code Guide and AI PDFs to Spread AsyncRAT Malware
Hackers are using fake Claude Code guide and AI PDFs to spread AsyncRAT malware via Windows attack using PowerShell and Defender exclusions.