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‘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.
Hackers Use PyInstaller and AMSI Patching to Deliver XWorm RAT v7.4
Hackers are hiding XWorm malware in PyInstaller files to bypass Windows security, steal data and remotely control devices through ads.
New ClickFix Attack Uses Node.js Malware via Tor to Steal Crypto
Netskope Threat Labs report a new ClickFix attack using fake CAPTCHAs to deploy Tor-backed NodeJS malware and drain crypto wallets on Windows.
Fake Xeno and Roblox Utilities Used to Install Windows RAT, Microsoft Warns
Fake Xeno and Roblox gaming tools are spreading a Windows RAT (remote access trojan) using PowerShell and LOLBins, Microsoft Threat Intelligence warns.
Hackers Use Excel Exploit to Hide XWorm 7.2 in JPEG Files, Hijack PCs
A new phishing campaign is spreading XWorm 7.2 via malicious Excel files, hiding the malware in Windows processes, and using AES encryption to steal passwords and Wi-Fi keys.