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Fake job interview
According to a Kaspersky analysis, the Iranian hacker group Nimbus Manticore is deploying two previously unknown malware families named NodeRabbit and PollCat.
Chaindrop
A new supply chain attack is sweeping through the npm ecosystem. The malware, dubbed Chaindrop, belongs to the Shai-Hulud malware family, which has been on the radar of security researchers for some time.
False Alarm
Since August 4, 2026, numerous Google Blogger users have reported that their blogs were suddenly suspended due to what appears to be a faulty automated security scan.
Malvertising via Search Engines
Attackers used manipulated Bing ads to distribute SectopRAT malware, compromising at least 29 organizations.
Malware Attacks Target Developers
Security researchers at Zscaler have uncovered a new attack campaign in which cybercriminals use manipulated AI chats to distribute malware.
Backdoor for Intel Macs
Jamf’s Threat Labs team has identified a new variant of the macOS malware family “ChillyHell”, which was previously only documented in limited specialist circles. The malware continues to operate with a valid Apple developer signature from 2021 and thus remained undetected by antivirus solutions for a long time.
Much ado about nothing?
Security researchers at New York University have demonstrated how cost-effectively AI-based blackmail software can be developed. Security experts initially mistook the project for real malware.
OPSWAT Threat Landscape Report 2025
A new report demonstrates that conventional security systems are failing to identify many contemporary threats. OPSWAT highlights critical blind spots in current defenses and advocates for a fundamental overhaul of cybersecurity strategies.
Recipe for a disaster
From a harmless kitchen helper to a cyber threat – the case of the “RecipeLister” app shows how cleverly malware is disguised today.
Already more than 3000 downloads
Security researchers have identified three malicious NPM packages posing as developer tools for the AI-supported code editor Cursor. The malware specifically targets macOS users and installs a backdoor in the system.
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