SentinelLABS, a sophisticated reconnaissance operation targeting SentinelOne, a leading cybersecurity vendor, has been detailed as part of a broader espionage campaign linked to China-nexus threat actors. Tracked under the activity clusters PurpleHaze and ShadowPad, these operations spanned from July 2024…
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Bitter Malware Employs Custom-Built Tools to Evade Detection in Advanced Attacks
In a recent research by Proofpoint and Threatray has unveiled the intricate and evolving malware arsenal of the Bitter group, also known as TA397, believed to be a state-backed actor aligned with the interests of the Indian government. Active since…
Skitnet Malware Actively Adopted by Ransomware Gangs to Enhance Operational Efficiency
Skitnet malware, also referred to as Bossnet, has emerged as a critical tool for ransomware gangs in 2025, showcasing a marked increase in operational efficiency for cybercriminals. First advertised on underground forums like RAMP on April 19, 2024, by a…
U.S. Targets $7.7M in Crypto Tied to North Korean IT Worker Scam
On June 5, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a verified civil forfeiture complaint in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking to permanently seize over $7.7 million in cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and…
Meta Bypassed Privacy Protections to Track Android Users
A recent investigation by cybersecurity researchers has revealed that tech giants Meta (formerly Facebook) and Yandex have been exploiting a fundamental design feature of the Android operating system—the ability for apps to listen on localhost ports—to covertly track users’ web…
Google Warns of Surge in Cyberattacks Targeting US Users to Steal Login Credentials
Google has highlighted a significant uptick in cyberattacks and scams targeting US consumers, with a particular focus on stealing login credentials. The FBI reports that online scams generated a staggering $16.6 billion in losses last year, reflecting a 33% increase…
New Blitz Malware Targets Windows Servers to Deploy Monero Miner
A new Windows-based malware named Blitz has been identified in 2024, with an updated version detected in early 2025. This malware, actively developed and distributed through deceptive game cheats, poses a significant threat by deploying a Monero cryptocurrency miner alongside…
APT41 Hackers Leverage Google Calendar for Malware C2 in Attacks on Government Entities
The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor APT41, also known as BARIUM, Wicked Panda, and Brass Typhoon, has been reported to exploit Google Calendar as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism in a recent campaign targeting a Taiwanese government website. This sophisticated group, active…
Hackers Deploy FormBook Malware via Weaponized Excel Files to Target Windows Systems
A critical phishing campaign targeting Windows users has been uncovered by FortiGuard Labs, leveraging malicious Excel attachments to exploit a long-standing vulnerability in older versions of Microsoft Office. This sophisticated attack distributes FormBook, a notorious information-stealing malware designed to harvest…
OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Accounts Linked to Russian, Iranian & Chinese Cyber
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every facet of society, our mission remains steadfast: to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. By advancing AI tools that empower people to solve complex problems, we…