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FortiGuard Labs exposes Chaos ransomware's aggressive C++ upgrade—selective encryption, large file deletion, and Bitcoin wallet swapping via clipboard hijack. This RaaS threat from ex-BlackSuit actors targets big-game hunting; bolster backups and detection to counter faster, multifaceted attacks.
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Vampire Bot spyware targets job seekers via deceptive ZIP attachments in recruiter emails, stealing screenshots and data. Linked to BatShadow hackers, it evades detection—stay safe by verifying offers and using EDR tools to avoid digital traps.
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OpenAI's October 2025 report reveals bans on ChatGPT accounts linked to PRC-affiliated groups like UNKDROPPITCH, who leveraged AI to debug malware (GOVERSHELL, HealthKick), craft targeted phishing, and build surveillance tools—disrupting 40+ networks; models block direct threats but highlight efficiency risks in cyber ops.
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Sucuri uncovers stealthy PHP code injections in WordPress theme files (functions.php) exploiting weak permissions and outdated plugins to fetch obfuscated JS from brazilc[.]com, enabling pop-ups, redirects, and Cloudflare-mimicking iframes—update themes, tighten permissions, and monitor scripts to secure sites.
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Posted: October 08, 2025Views: 15Microsoft alerts on cybercriminals and state actors abusing Teams' messaging, calls, and sharing for full attack lifecycle—from reconnaissance with TeamsEnum to exfiltration via GraphRunner and extortion by Octo Tempest. Harden identities, monitor anomalies, and train users to mitigate.
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LayerX uncovers CometJacking, exploiting Perplexity’s AI browser via malicious URLs to steal Gmail/Calendar data—tricks AI into Base64-encoded exfiltration, bypassing safeguards. Urgent call for AI security-by-design amid rising agentic threats.
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Posted: September 29, 2025Views: 16A malicious update to the postmark-mcp server injects a hidden BCC to exfiltrate sensitive emails from thousands of organizations. Koi’s risk engine uncovered the attack, highlighting risks in AI-driven MCP tools. Remove version 1.0.16+ and audit MCP servers now.
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Microsoft uncovers advanced XCSSET variant infecting Xcode projects for macOS devs—adds Firefox data exfiltration, crypto wallet clipboard swaps via AES-encrypted AppleScripts, and LaunchDaemon persistence. Mitigate with updates, Defender for Endpoint, and domain blocks.
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Microsoft exposes AI-driven phishing campaign targeting US organizations: attackers use AI to craft verbose, business-jargon code in SVG attachments disguised as PDFs, hiding credential-stealing payloads behind invisible dashboards and evading antivirus detection.
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Threat actors use in-memory PE loaders to download and run malicious executables (e.g., RATs) via Windows APIs like VirtualAlloc and LoadLibraryA, evading file-based EDR like Microsoft Defender/Sophos. Learn the technique's steps, red team success, and need for memory/behavioral defenses.