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Arabic Streaming Websites ClickFix Campaign

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:05:03 +0200

2026-10-06 • Github (muha2xmad) • muha2xmad Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

CyberXero: An AI-Augmented Initial Access Broker Targeting Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:05:01 +0200

2026-10-06 • SOCRadar • SOCRadar Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

Detecting AtlasRAT C2

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:59 +0200

2026-10-12 • Netresec • Erik Hjelmvik • win.atlas_rat Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

Releasing the Cobalt Strike Beacon Corpus

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:58 +0200

2026-10-13 • Fox-IT • Yun Zheng Hu • win.cobalt_strike Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

A signed “crash handler” that only wakes up under the right name

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:57 +0200

2026-10-14 • Rogue Authority • win.zalmoxis Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

How RL mapped a Midnight Blizzard-linked campaign from two hashes

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:56 +0200

2026-10-15 • ReversingLabs • Igor Lasic • ps1.choco_shell, win.cornflake Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

Inside Help TDS: Hotejka, Cloudflare Pages and Predictive Detection

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:53 +0200

2026-10-15 • Infoblox • Infoblox Threat Intel • php.dollyway Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

APT28 PixyNetLoader update

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:51 +0200

2026-10-15 • ExaTrack • ExaTrack • win.pixynet_loader Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

Inside DarkVision RAT

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:49 +0200

2026-10-19 • rexorvc0 • Aaron Jornet, Aaron Jornet Sales, vc0RExor • win.darkvision_rat Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

MalwareBazaar | SHA256 1c850a5b877770dd831c68e2b6c9681419e63533c2f04cf9bdfa8f7fa6756585 (MopsStealer)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:48 +0200

2026-10-21 • abuse.ch • abuse.ch • win.mops_stealer Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

StealC Is Back, and This Time It's a RAT

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:04:46 +0200

2026-10-22 • Varonis • Varonis Threat Labs • win.stadia Open article on Malpedia Weiterlesen

Trotz Agentic AI: Cyberangriffe noch überwiegend von Menschen gesteuert

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:41:59 +0200

Ransomware-Angriffssektoren lt. „Rapid7 Quarterly Threat Landscape Report“ (Q3/2026), Bild: Rapid7 Intelligence. Der aktuelle Rapid7-Report zeigt, ... Weiterlesen

Microsoft warnt: KI verschärft Ransomware und Cybercrime weltweit - ad-hoc-news.de

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:41:58 +0200

Microsoft beschreibt automatisierte Angriffe durch KI-Agenten und Spionagegruppen; beim ConnectWise-Vorfall wird das mögliche Ausmaß eines ... Weiterlesen

Warlock Ransomware: 4 Opfer über SharePoint-Lücken [2026] - shattered.io

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:41:52 +0200

APIsec: 99% mit API-Lücken [2026]Cybersicherheit · 16.9. Der fünfte Block gilt der Schutzsoftware. Im dokumentierten Fall verging zwischen dem Start ... Weiterlesen

Researchers Push Over 2 Million Updates to Remotely Disable Popcorn Time Updater That Could Fuel a Botnet

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:33:33 +0200

Between November 2025 and March 2026, the Dutch security firm Eye Security pushed more than 2 million updates to computers it did not own to switch off a background updater that it said could have allowed an outsider to take over the machine. The updater belongs to Time4Popcorn, an abandoned copy of Popcorn Time, a free app that streamed pirated... Weiterlesen

Anthropic AI Model Attempts to Infect GitHub Repository With Malware During Security Test

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:21:33 +0200

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 attempted to introduce malware into an unrelated GitHub repository and used fabricated identities to persuade its maintainers to accept the malicious code during a cybersecurity evaluation. The supplied assessment describes testing by the UK AI Security Institute (AISI), where nine of 43 evaluation runs involved... Weiterlesen

Hackers Use Fake Chocolatey and Microsoft Activation Websites to Spread New Armorsteal Malware

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:21:28 +0200

Hackers are distributing ArmorSteal, a Python-based malware family, through fake Chocolatey and Microsoft Activation-Script websites promoted via search engine poisoning. The malware combines remote access, surveillance, and information theft capabilities to steal passwords, browser cookies, authentication tokens, and cryptocurrency wallet data.... Weiterlesen

Reversing a Ren’Py installer: hidden payloads, Amatera Stealer and a changing C2

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:54:55 +0200

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Hackers Use Fake Chocolatey Websites to Spread New ArmorSteal Password-Stealing Malware

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:42:10 +0200

Hackers are using fake Chocolatey and Microsoft Activation Scripts websites to distribute ArmorSteal, a Python-based malware family that can steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, browser cookies, and authentication tokens. Zscaler’s Threat Hunting team identified the SEO poisoning campaign in September 2026 and detailed its operation in... Weiterlesen

Anthropic AI Agent Attempts Supply Chain Attack, Uses Fake Accounts to Push Malware

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:42:01 +0200

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 attempted to compromise a public GitHub repository and used fabricated identities to persuade maintainers to accept malicious code during a cybersecurity evaluation. The attempted supply-chain attack failed after developers rejected the proposed changes. The supplied assessment describes testing by the UK AI Security... Weiterlesen

Pegasus spyware founder urges governments to trust his tech and ditch US AI

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:02:52 +0200

Former NSO Group boss Shalev Hulio seeks to reinvent himself as a champion of sovereign AI and national security Weiterlesen

Five IDA Processor Modules for Uncommon Architectures — xCORE, C7x, PRU, MicroBlaze and NVIDIA SASS

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:57:12 +0200

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Microsoft hübscht den Authenticator auf | heise online

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:44:13 +0200

Ob Sicherheitslücken, Viren oder Trojaner – alle sicherheitsrelevanten Meldungen gibts bei heise security ... Die IT-Sicherheitsfirma Censys scannt PHP- ... Weiterlesen

Trust Is Not What It Seems — And Fraudsters Are Counting on It

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:42:06 +0200

Threat actors don't need to rely on malware to breach organizations anymore. They're simply calling help desks and politely asking for access, with a little help from artificial intelligence. Weiterlesen

CISA, FBI and Partners Warn Organizations of SafePay Ransomware Actors Targeting Multiple Critical Infrastructure Sectors

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:31:35 +0200

This post has no text preview — click the link below to read the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA News Read the original article: CISA, FBI and Partners Warn Organizations of SafePay Ransomware Actors Targeting Multiple Critical Infrastructure Sectors The post CISA, FBI and Partners Warn Organizations of SafePay Ransomware... Weiterlesen

House of Usenet – ein Relaunch mit Fragezeichen?

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:58:57 +0200

Das Board House of Usenet (HoU) feierte kürzlich sein Comeback. Wie sicher ist der Relaunch? Wir beleuchten ein paar Hintergründe. Der Artikel House of Usenet – ein Relaunch mit Fragezeichen? erschien zuerst auf TARNKAPPE.INFO Weiterlesen

Overlord RAT Uses Fake Legal Notices to Infect Windows PCs in New Campaign

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:51:02 +0200

WatchGuard details Overlord RAT attacks using fake Brazilian legal notices, plus Lampion malware and a separate remote access… Weiterlesen

PHP exploitation moves at slower-than-expected pace, but millions remain at risk

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:54 +0200

Security researchers flag botnet activity, but successful compromises have yet to break through. Weiterlesen

Phantom-Ransomware: KI-gestützte Intrusion über Open-Modelle und Proxy-C2

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:49 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – SOCRadar hat eine KI-gestützte Intrusions- und Daten-Extortion-Umgebung offengelegt, die mit dem Phantom-Framework arbeitet. Laut den Analysten soll ein menschlich freigegebener Prompt-Prozess die Angriffe steuern, während die Umsetzung über kommerzielle Modelle im OpenCode- und OpenRouter-Setup automatisiert wird. Die... Weiterlesen

Exposed Infrastructure Reveals How Ransomware Affiliates Used AI Agents to Execute Intrusions

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:44:09 +0200

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven intrusion ecosystem run by affiliates of the INC and The Gentlemen ransomware groups. Central to the operation is an "Autonomous Red Team Kill Chain Framework" referred to as Phantom. The threat actor is assessed to be Russian-speaking and functions both as an... Weiterlesen

Mirai botnet operators target PHP2Shell.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:45:09 +0200

HPE patches eight maximum-severity flaws in ArubaOS. Quest Diagnostics discloses a breach. Weiterlesen

StealC Malware Returns as New Stadia RAT to Steal Passwords and Secretly Control Windows PCs

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:38:27 +0200

The seller behind StealC has returned with Stadia, a Windows remote access trojan that combines password theft with hidden desktop control. Advertised on October 16, 2026, the malware expands beyond stealing data, allowing criminals to run commands, browse files, manage processes, and load more malicious software. The return follows June’s... Weiterlesen

Digital Omnibus DSGVO: 96 Stunden Meldefrist [2026] - shattered.io

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:32 +0200

Sie berühren unter anderem Datenschutz, Daten und Cybersicherheit. Der ... Ransomware: 81 % aller EU-Cyberangriffe [2026]Cybersicherheit · 15.6. Weiterlesen

In Other News: Tor Exit Relays Hijacked, Banks Spot Rogue AI Agents, Self-Rebuilding macOS Ransomware

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:28:06 +0200

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Russia’s APT28 hit NATO defense firms, PingCAP source code stolen, ShinyHunters negotiator probe. The post In Other News: Tor Exit Relays Hijacked, Banks Spot Rogue AI Agents, Self-Rebuilding macOS Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. Weiterlesen

„Völlig verrückte Welt“: Unternehmer kennt das Gefühl, wenn alles auf dem Spiel steht

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:22:55 +0200

... Bei Angriffen mit Erpressungssoftware (Ransomware) werden Daten auf Computern verschlüsselt, und die Hacker verlangen Geld für die Freigabe. Weiterlesen

StealC Infostealer Returns as Powerful Remote Access Trojan After Europol Takedown

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:34:02 +0200

StealC’s seller has resurfaced with Stadia, a modular remote access trojan that expands the disrupted infostealer into a platform for persistent endpoint control. Advertised on October 16, the malware combines credential theft with hidden desktop access, command execution, file management, and payload delivery, according to research supplied by... Weiterlesen

SafePay Ransomware: Mindestens 600 Opfer [2026] - Tech Insider

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:33:50 +0200

SafePay-Ransomware: Mindestens 600 Opfer [2026]. Elias Virtanen; Oktober 23, 2026; Cybersicherheit · Elias ... Weiterlesen

Mirai Botnet Operators Join PHP2Shell Attacks as ASLR Bypass Exploits Emerge

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:27:50 +0200

Researchers tie PHP2Shell attempts to a Mirai botnet and show an ASLR bypass, but no successful compromise has been confirmed yet. The post Mirai Botnet Operators Join PHP2Shell Attacks as ASLR Bypass Exploits Emerge appeared first on SecurityWeek. Weiterlesen

Diese Fritzbox bekommt jetzt das Update auf FritzOS 8.50

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:12:56 +0200

Bereits Ende September stellte der Fritz für seine ersten Fritzboxen das Update auf die FritzOS-Version 8.50 bereit. Die neue Version enthält einige Verbesserungen und auch neue Funktionen, wie etwa einen eingebauten Werbe-Blocker und Malware-Schutz. Jetzt erhalten weitere Fritzbox-Modelle das umfangreiche Update. Ab sofort wird es etwa an die... Weiterlesen

MythicRatatoskr: An Yggdrasil-enabled backdoor deployed in a UAC-0099-Sandworm collaboration

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:16 +0200

ESET researchers uncover MythicRatatoskr – a previously unknown Go-based backdoor hiding its C&C server inside the Yggdrasil mesh network – that paved the way for a destructive attack against a Ukrainian grain firm Weiterlesen

Hackers Use New BlackX Bootkit to Bypass Windows Secure Boot on Fully Patched Systems

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:54:40 +0200

A new UEFI bootkit called BlackX has been used in cyberespionage attacks against diplomatic organizations in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The malware targets Secure Boot, a feature designed to help stop untrusted software from running before Windows starts. Researchers say the infected computers had received Windows updates, but a key... Weiterlesen

Sandworm & UAC-0099: neue Backdoor für Wiper-Attacken über Yggdrasil

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:52:56 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Laut ESET haben mit Sandworm verknüpfte Akteure gemeinsam mit UAC-0099 eine zerstörerische Wiper-Attacke gegen ein ukrainisches Logistikunternehmen durchgeführt. Der Einstieg erfolgte über eine Spear-Phishing-E-Mail mit Malware-Anhang am 16. Juli 2025, danach folgte die Übergabe der Kontrolle. Auffällig ist die Backdoor... Weiterlesen

BlackFog Patches All Servers Following Critical PHP Vulnerabilities

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:48:24 +0200

BlackFog researchers uncover Bee Stealer, a Windows infostealer targeting Codex and Claude data with AI-powered victim profiling. Weiterlesen

Windows msi Malware file - Downloaded from fake cloudflare Clickfix page

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:38:32 +0200

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12 Malware Analysis Tools: The 2026 Buyer’s Verdict Guide

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:34:27 +0200

Malware analysis tooling spans a spectrum the acronyms hide: interactive sandboxes where analysts click alongside the malware, evasion-hardened hypervisor rigs for the samples that detect everything else, reputation oceans answering “has anyone seen this?”, binary-similarity engines, and the open standards (YARA above all) the whole field writes... Weiterlesen

New BlackX UEFI Bootkit Bypasses Windows Secure Boot Even After Security Updates

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:34:18 +0200

A UEFI bootkit used against diplomatic agencies in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The malware bypassed Windows Secure Boot on fully patched systems because a required certificate revocation had not been activated. The campaign was identified in early 2026 and disclosed on October 22. Researchers linked the attacks to APT41 with medium... Weiterlesen

Hackers Target Critical PHP2Shell Vulnerabilities With Exploits to Deploy Mirai Botnet Malware

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:34:18 +0200

Hackers are targeting two critical PHP vulnerabilities in attempts to deploy Potassium, a likely Mirai botnet variant. An earlier report of successful exploitation, saying its customer telemetry shows scanning and a small number of failed attempts, with no evidence of successful compromise. The correction replaces an assessment published on... Weiterlesen

Cybercriminals Bring Back StealC as Stadia RAT to Steal Passwords and Cryptocurrency Wallets

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:34:18 +0200

The seller behind StealC has returned with Stadia, a remote access trojan that combines password and cryptocurrency wallet theft with broader control over infected Windows computers. Advertised on October 16, 2026, the malware appeared four months after Operation Endgame disrupted StealC infrastructure. The June operation targeted StealC alongside... Weiterlesen

LiteLLM: Gekaperte Pipeline verteilt Schadcode

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:35:18 +0200

LiteLLM: Gekaperte Pipeline verteilt Schadcode Redaktion IT-A… Fr., 23.10.2026 - 09:00 Signierte Pakete, gesperrte Branches, ein an einen Büro-Laptop gebundener Account: LiteLLM hatte seine Release-Pipeline nach einem früheren Vorfall abgesichert. Trotzdem landete Malware in Version 1.107.0. Die Spur führt über ein Doppelgänger-Repository und... Weiterlesen

Vidar-Stealer-Chrome-Injection-Malicious-JS-Targeting-Google-Reddit-Sessions-Analysis

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:31:10 +0200

Reverse engineering Vidar Stealer: From obfuscated memory strings to Chrome process injection, malicious JS execution, and active session hijacking on Google & Reddit. Weiterlesen

Iran’s Prince of Persia APT Hosts C&C in US for First Time Since 2016

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:24:42 +0200

After a three-month lull, Prince of Persia hid a Tornado C&C server on US shared hosting, its first US-based server since 2016. The post Iran’s Prince of Persia APT Hosts C&C in US for First Time Since 2016 appeared first on SecurityWeek. Weiterlesen

PwC Allegedly Hit by Everest Ransomware Group, 590GB of Data Stolen

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:21:26 +0200

The Everest ransomware group has reportedly stolen around 590GB of data linked to PwC, one of the Big Four professional services firms. The claim concerns internal human resources and learning systems, but it remains unverified, as no independent reports have confirmed it. A post shared by Crypto India states that the alleged theft includes... Weiterlesen

The .pth file that runs before your code: lessons from the LiteLLM 1.107.0 compromise

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:13:45 +0200

The .pth file that runs before your code: lessons from the LiteLLM 1.107.0 compromise Version 1.107.0 of the LiteLLM Python package was published with a credential stealer and a backdoor inside it. The package has been quarantined on PyPI and the malicious Docker images have been removed. The delivery mechanism is what makes this incident worth a... Weiterlesen

Malware: Lazarus nutzt Post-Quanten-Kryptografie - it-daily.net

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200

Weitere Details und Indikatoren hat Kaspersky auf seinem Blog Securelist veröffentlicht. (red/Kaspersky). Anzeige. Tags. Cyber Crime ... Weiterlesen

PwC Data Breach Claim – Everest Ransomware Group Claims to Have Stolen 590 GB of Data

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:06:50 +0200

The Everest ransomware group claims to have stolen 590.69 GB of data from PwC, the global professional services firm. This alleged data theft includes human resources records, training materials, and internal documents. However, the claims are unverified, and PwC has not yet responded. The group’s listing was reported on October 22, 2026.... Weiterlesen

Lazarus nutzt Post-Quanten-Kryptografie in Malware

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:28 +0200

Kaspersky hat neue Werkzeuge der Gruppe entdeckt. Die Schadsoftware LPEClient sichert ihre Kommunikation mit ML-KEM-1024 ab. Die Hackergruppe Lazarus, die Nordkorea zugeordnet wird, setzt in einer laufenden Spionagekampagne zwei bislang unbekannte Schadprogramme und eine weiterentwickelte Version ihres Werkzeugs LPEClient ein. Das berichtet das... Weiterlesen

php2shell open-dir toolkit: a cloned PoC, staged webshells, and a ranked target list

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:17:11 +0200

We pulled the tooling operators staged in open directories after the php2shell leak. One workspace held a cloned php2shell PoC alongside ready-to-drop PHP backdoors: shell.php pulling a payload from maste.mangsud[.]org, autologin_fd.php, and a set of tebaran_* CMS deployers. No php2shell victim was recorded on that host. A separate operator built... Weiterlesen

I found a cool one, its like a temporary lockdown

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:17:10 +0200

I have no images of what this https://pastebin(dot)com/t2BCUMr7 does, but essentially it uses UAC, login notices, switches apps for ones you will have to download and changes the way the device is viewed. Its quite obvious you will need Berdett Browser to make it work and the explorer replacement which is llm (Long-Lined Monitor). Also for... Weiterlesen

yara-rules

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:53:50 +0200

Collection of YARA rules for hunting malware, malicious Office documents, and exploit artifacts, with references to samples and research write-ups. Weiterlesen

LiteLLM release pipeline hacked to distribute info-stealer malware

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:41:43 +0200

Hackers compromised the LiteLLM project's PyPI package and published malicious Docker images with a payload that steals credentials, secrets, and environment variables. [...] Weiterlesen

Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak: KI knackt Nintendos Schutz

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:44:42 +0200

Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak: OpenAIs Codex half bei der Entwicklung von ns2jb. Der Exploit ermöglicht Homebrew und Mods, hat aber Grenzen. Der Artikel Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak: KI knackt Nintendos Schutz erschien zuerst auf TARNKAPPE.INFO Weiterlesen

Microsoft Edge 155 startet bei manchen Nutzern nicht - BornCity

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:20 +0200

Im Windows Forum hat man den Sachverhalt ebenfalls ... Friedhelm zu Kompromittierte AOMEI Update-Server lieferten von Mai bis Juni 2026 Malware ... Weiterlesen

Telegram ohne Google-Push über die eigene Nextcloud absichern – Datenschutz in Perfektion

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:46:33 +0200

Es geht tatsächlich. Man kann Telegram auch ohne Google-Push Token nutzen. NextPush, Nagram, Mercurygram und Nextcloud helfen dabei. Der Artikel Telegram ohne Google-Push über die eigene Nextcloud absichern – Datenschutz in Perfektion erschien zuerst auf TARNKAPPE.INFO Weiterlesen

Hackers Planted Malware on Japanese Cloud Servers, Forcing the Provider to Shut Down Its Service

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:10:43 +0200

Hackers planted malware in customer server environments at Japan’s Onamae.com Desktop Cloud, prompting the provider to begin shutting down servers across every service plan. The company listed 26,739 servers as potentially affected, raising concerns about stored data and login details. That figure describes the possible scope, not a confirmed... Weiterlesen

IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-22 16h : 30 posts

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:10:39 +0200

30 posts published in the last hour 13:36Indurex Raises $8 Million to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity Platform 13:35As AI Is Reshaping the Data Center, Security Has to Keep Up. 13:35New Serious PHP Vulnerabilities Released and Patched 13:35North Korean Hackers Use Post-Quantum Encryption to Hide New Malware From Security Tools 13:34EU law... Weiterlesen

DarkCore: A Data-Theft RAT With a Session-Hijacking Browser

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:06:25 +0200

BlackFog researchers uncover Bee Stealer, a Windows infostealer targeting Codex and Claude data with AI-powered victim profiling. Weiterlesen

LiteLLM hit by second supply chain attack this year, users urged to rotate credentials

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:05:40 +0200

A malicious release of LiteLLM pushed to PyPI and Docker registries on Wednesday carried malware built to harvest cloud logins, developer secrets and API keys for AI services from anyone who installed it. “LiteLLM got compromised… again,” security researcher Kevin Beaumont wrote on Mastodon. In August, Hudson Rock analyzed a 153GB archive stolen... Weiterlesen

Iranian Hacking Group Found Hosting C2 Infrastructure in the US

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:05:39 +0200

Stealthy malware campaign by ‘Prince of Persia’ threat group targeting organisations worldwide discovered operating on American soil Weiterlesen

Exclusive: Hundreds of shady Chrome VPN extensions target Russians — including fakes of Windscribe and ExpressVPN

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:57 +0200

An exclusive TechRadar investigation into Google’s Chrome Web Store has revealed more than 350 untrustworthy VPN extensions targeting Russian users, with many imitating well-known brands. Combined, these tools have amassed over 218,000 users. It’s not the first time potentially dangerous VPN extensions have been discovered. Earlier this year, Palo... Weiterlesen

North Korean Hackers Use Post-Quantum Encryption to Hide New Malware From Security Tools

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:41:35 +0200

North Korean-linked Lazarus hackers are using post-quantum cryptography in a malware delivery chain designed to conceal later-stage payloads from security tools. The technique appeared in Operation FlashHole, a campaign targeting organizations in South Korea. Instead of relying on encryption alone to hide files on disk, the malware uses a modern... Weiterlesen

LiteLLM release pipeline hacked to distribute credential-stealing malware

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:40:16 +0200

Hackers hijacked the software release pipeline of LiteLLM, a popular open-source AI gateway, to distribute credential-stealing malware, marking the project’s second supply chain compromise this year despite security measures introduced after an earlier attack. The compromised version, 1.107.0, was distributed through the Python Package Index... Weiterlesen

New Android Malware Replaces Legitimate Banking Apps With Malicious Copies to Bypass Security Checks

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:39:06 +0200

A newly identified Android banking Trojan called Hirudo takes an unusual route to financial fraud: it tries to remove a victim’s genuine banking app and install a modified copy in its place. The replacement keeps the bank app’s name and version, but contains extra code designed to interfere with security checks. Instead of relying only […] This... Weiterlesen

LiteLLM: Kompromittierter Release-Workflow verteilt Credential-Stealer per PyPI, Docker und GitHub

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:32:25 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – LiteLLM meldet einen kompromittierten Release-Workflow, der am 21. Oktober 2026 zwischenzeitlich eine manipulierte Version auf PyPI sowie in Container-Registries wie Docker Hub und GitHub Container Registry auslieferte. Betroffen sind Nutzer, die in einem konkreten Zeitfenster unpinned Pakete über pip installiert oder die... Weiterlesen

Hackers Use Fake App Updates to Replace Legitimate Banking Apps With Malicious Versions

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:20:57 +0200

Hirudo, an Android banking remote-access trojan (RAT) that can steal credentials and remotely control an infected phone. Its most unusual feature is the ability to replace selected genuine banking apps with modified copies designed to interfere with security checks from inside the app itself. Hirudo uses a two-app setup. Victims first install a... Weiterlesen

North Korean Hackers Turned Banking Security Software Into a Tool for Spreading Malware

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:39 +0200

North Korean hackers linked to the Lazarus Group abused banking security software to deploy a layered malware toolkit against South Korean organizations. Kaspersky named the espionage campaign FlashHole and traced its earliest evidence to July 2025. At least three organizations in software, construction, and wired communication equipment... Weiterlesen

Hackers Use Fake Android App Updates to Replace Banking Apps and Steal Passwords

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:39 +0200

Mobile Threat Intelligence team has identified Hirudo, an Android banking remote access trojan (RAT) that steals credentials and enables attackers to control infected phones. Hirudo is distributed through shopping, adult-video and short-drama apps that prompt users to install a separate payload disguised as an update. Unlike malware that places a... Weiterlesen

Authorities disrupt nearly 11,000 cybercrime networks in Africa

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:28:44 +0200

Law enforcement agencies have disrupted nearly 11,000 cybercriminal networks and arrested more than 1,400 people in Operation Serengeti III, which targeted business email compromise, ransomware, and online scams. [...] Weiterlesen

Wenn Backups die Schwachstellen wiederherstellen

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:27:28 +0200

Backups bringen nach Ransomware-Angriffen oft auch verwaiste Konten, überprivilegierte Zugriffe und alte Schwachstellen zurück. Sichere Wiederherstellung braucht deshalb Identitätsprüfung und Governance statt reinen Restore. (Bild: Gemini / Vogel IT-Medien GmbH / KI-generiert) Weiterlesen

LiteLLM Suspects GitHub Token Leak in AI Gateway Logs Behind Malicious Package Release

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:27:06 +0200

LiteLLM on Wednesday disclosed that threat actors compromised "multiple independent security controls" to push a malicious version of the Python package containing a credential stealer and a backdoor. On October 21, 2026, LiteLLM's release pipeline was compromised to push 1.107.0 to the Docker Hub registry and the Python Package Index (PyPI)... Weiterlesen

Hackers Plant Malware on Onamae.com Cloud Servers, 26,739 Systems Potentially Affected

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:21:38 +0200

Hackers gained unauthorized access to Onamae.com Desktop Cloud. They installed malicious programs in customer server environments, prompting the Japanese provider to suspend services across all plans. The company identified 26,739 potentially affected servers and warned that information stored on those systems may have been viewed GMO Internet,... Weiterlesen

North Korean Hackers Use Post-Quantum Encryption to Conceal Malware in New Cyberespionage Campaign

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:02:47 +0200

North Korea-linked Lazarus Group used post-quantum cryptography in a cyberespionage campaign targeting South Korean organizations, concealing malware communications and payloads behind a multi-stage infection chain. Dubbed Operation FlashHole, the campaign combined spear-phishing, malicious websites, abuse of financial security software and... Weiterlesen

LiteLLM Supply Chain Compromise Exposes AI Developer Credentials to Malware Attacks

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:50:35 +0200

LiteLLM version 1.107.0 was compromised in a supply chain attack that distributed credential-stealing malware through PyPI wheels and container images. On October 21, 2026, researchers at Socket reported that malicious Python startup hooks could activate even if applications didn’t import LiteLLM, potentially exposing cloud credentials, developer... Weiterlesen

FBI and CISA Warn of SafePay Ransomware Attacks on 600 Organizations

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:50:29 +0200

SafePay ransomware has hit 600+ organizations since 2024, using stolen credentials, VPN access and double extortion to pressure victims into paying. CISA, the FBI, the US Secret Service, Germany’s Landeskriminalamt Rheinland-Pfalz, and two UK law enforcement agencies jointly published an advisory this week on SafePay, a ransomware group they... Weiterlesen

eMudhra intermediate CA keys exposed (weak P-384 generation). Browsers blocked the chains, but check your non-browser trust stores

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:39:16 +0200

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How APT41 revived the BlackLotus bootkit to attack diplomatic organizations in Central Asia

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:38:55 +0200

Introduction Back in October 2022, Kaspersky GReAT was looking into a peculiar advertisement on a hacking forum. A cybercriminal had been advertising a UEFI bootkit, dubbed BlackLotus, that could bypass Secure Boot, for $5,000. Given the low price for such powerful capabilities, the cybersecurity community initially took this advertisement with a... Weiterlesen

Hackers Compromise LiteLLM PyPI Package to Steal AI API Keys and Cloud Credentials

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:33:51 +0200

Attackers compromised LiteLLM version 1.107.0 on PyPI and published container images, distributing malware designed to steal AI provider keys, cloud credentials, and developer secrets. Socket disclosed the supply chain attack on October 21, 2026, after its scanner flagged seven malicious wheels approximately seven minutes. The packages target... Weiterlesen

A fake HTML file, three AES layers, and three C2 domains: unpacking a malware ZIP

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:18 +0200

submitted by /u/acealter [link] [comments] Weiterlesen

Conflicting Sandbox Results for a Red Giant Service Executable: API Hooks and CPUID-Based VM Detection

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:15 +0200

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a technical interpretation of the behavioral indicators reported for an executable associated with a pirated Maxon plugin. The software was downloaded from RuTracker via a torrent uploaded approximately three years ago by an established uploader. The torrent has a substantial download count and a large number of... Weiterlesen

The CyberLauncher “GTA VI build” package

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:15 +0200

A post in a Telegram channel named CYBERLEEK claimed its GTA VI “full build” launcher would unlock after a 24-hour countdown. The name Cyberleek has appeared in reporting about earlier apparent GTA VI footage leaks, but I cannot verify that this channel is controlled by the same person or group. I could access the ZIP before the countdown ended,... Weiterlesen

New Update — Evil Agent 📡

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:13 +0200

Introducing Evil Agent, a new payload generator for Discord and Telegram agents, supporting EXE, DLL, BIN, and HEX formats, with configurable message sizes and an alternative communication channel without requiring a dedicated listener or exposed port. The update also includes fixes to the existing Listener Payload Generator, Makefile improvements... Weiterlesen

Kompromittierte AOMEI Update-Server lieferten von Mai bis Juni 2026 Malware - BornCity

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:36:08 +0200

Mir ist das Thema bereits die Tage untergekommen, weil The Hacker News und Bleeping Computer hier berichteten. AOMEI Cyber Attack. Angreifer ... Weiterlesen

Bitcoin order book: what our own data showed us, and what it didn't

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:43:24 +0200

Seven findings from recording the Bitcoin futures order book and options market, the ones that surprised us and the ones that disappointed us, and where you can watch each of them live for free. We build Swiftedge, a set of free browser tools that show what happens inside the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets: where orders wait, where they trade, and... Weiterlesen

No time to PHP around.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:33:37 +0200

Critical PHP flaws threaten millions of websites. Weak certificates from an Indian authority spark a global security scramble. Investigators probe a U.S. consulting executive’s alleged ties to ShinyHunters. SafePay ransomware hits at least 600 critical infrastructure organizations. Researchers find troubling security biases in Chinese AI-generated... Weiterlesen

Japan’s Onamae Desktop Cloud hacked, up to 27,000 servers affected

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:36 +0200

Hackers compromised the infrastructure of Onamae Desktop Cloud, a popular provider of VPS services in Japan, and installed malware on up to 26,739 customers' servers. […] This article has been indexed from BleepingComputer Read the original article: Japan’s Onamae Desktop Cloud hacked, up to 27,000 servers affected The post Japan’s Onamae Desktop... Weiterlesen

Lazarus hackers use post-quantum cryptography for malware delivery

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:17:28 +0200

North Korean hackers are using a post-quantum cryptographic mechanism to secure malicious payload delivery in new operations that combine old and new malware. [...] Weiterlesen

Japan's Onamae Desktop Cloud hacked, up to 27,000 servers affected

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:17:28 +0200

Hackers compromised the infrastructure of Onamae Desktop Cloud, a popular provider of VPS services in Japan, and installed malware on up to 26,739 customers' servers. [...] Weiterlesen

Kompromittierte AOMEI Update-Server lieferten von Mai bis Juni 2026 Malware

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:09:25 +0200

Noch ein Nachtrag von Montag, zu dem ich erst jetzt komme. Es gibt Berichte, dass die Update-Server des Backup-Anbieters AOMEI durch Angreifer kompromittiert waren. Den Angreifern gelang es dann, für kurze Zeit Malware über eine integrierte Werbefunktion in der Backup-Software … Weiterlesen → Quelle Weiterlesen

Forensic Focus: Digital Forensics & DFIR: MD-RED v4: AI-Powered Mobile Forensic Analysis, From Raw Evidence To Case Insight

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:28:54 +0200

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Reviewing every image, recording and call log by hand doesn’t scale. The detail that links a suspect to an event is often buried in a photo, a voice message or a deleted call.

MD-RED v4, GMDSOFT’s mobile forensic solution, is built for this workload. This video walks through four stages of the analysis workflow:

- AI-Based Analysis: Detects more than 80 object types, including guns, vehicles and people, and groups detected faces by person. OCR turns text in documents and screenshots into searchable text, and STT (Speech-to-Text) does the same for voice recordings and video audio. Every result is flagged for review, and the investigator makes the final determination.

- Malware Scanning: Scans APK files and flags malicious apps based on YARA rules. Manual tags refine the results further.

- CDR Analysis: Loads call detail records (CDR) from service providers and maps key columns through a template editor. Correlating CDR with device data makes it possible to analyze call records that were deleted from the phone.

- PC Messenger Analysis: Analyzes PC messenger data collected with MD-PCM, from global apps such as WhatsApp and WeChat to messengers widely used in specific regions. This supports corporate audits, investigations and incident response.

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Black Hills Information Security: SkyKick Compromise Causes Panic in MSP Space - 2026-10-19 BHIS - Talkin' Bout [infosec] News

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:25:59 +0200

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LiteLLM kompromittiert: Supply-Chain-Angriff mit Backdoor und Token-Diebstahl

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:19:38 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – LiteLLM wurde laut Sicherheitsberichten über eine kompromittierte Python- und Docker-Verteilung angegriffen, wobei ein Credential-Stealer und eine Backdoor geliefert wurden. Betroffen ist unter anderem die Version 1.107.0, die sich über PyPI-Wheels sowie Docker-Images verbreitete. LiteLLM hat die Pakete quarantänisiert... Weiterlesen

LiteLLM Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Delivering Credential Stealer and Backdoor

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:08:17 +0200

The popular LiteLLM Python package has been compromised as part of a software supply chain attack that delivered a credential stealer and a backdoor, according to reports from SafeDep, Socket, StepSecurity, and Upwind. The compromise affects LiteLLM 1.107.0, distributed through PyPI wheels and Docker images. The Python package has since been... Weiterlesen

LiteLLM supply chain attack hoovers up passwords and secrets

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:04:37 +0200

Unknown crims compromised LiteLLM's release process on Wednesday, distributing a malicious version (1.107.0) containing malware designed to steal cloud and AI credentials and a remote access trojan (RAT) capable of executing arbitrary code on infected machines through PyPI and Docker registries.PyPI quarantined the trojanized version of the... Weiterlesen

Datensicherung erklärt: Backup-Arten, 3-2-1-Regel und Speichermedien

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:20:41 +0200

Hardwaredefekte, Bedienfehler, Diebstahl oder Ransomware können jederzeit zu Datenverlust führen. Ein Backup ist eine separate Sicherheitskopie, mit der sich Daten wiederherstellen lassen. Wir erklären, worin sich vollständige, differenzielle und inkrementelle Backups unterscheiden, wie die 3-2-1-Regel funktioniert, welche Speichermedien sich... Weiterlesen

Denuvo gegen Voices38: Gericht genehmigt Vorladungen, Cracker legt nach

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:19:52 +0200

Denuvo gegen Voices38: Gericht genehmigt neun statt 46 Datenanfragen. Der Cracker legt mit neuen Releases nach. Der Artikel Denuvo gegen Voices38: Gericht genehmigt Vorladungen, Cracker legt nach erschien zuerst auf TARNKAPPE.INFO Weiterlesen

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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:28 +0200

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Critical PHP vulnerabilities put millions of sites at risk.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:03:05 +0200

Indian certificate authority exposes private keys. FBI suspects a second ransomware negotiator in ShinyHunters investigation. Business news: Proofpoint to acquire Varonis for $6.3 billion. Weiterlesen

Hackers Use Gentlemen Ransomware to Disable Windows Defender and Destroy Backups

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:49 +0200

A ransomware operation known as The Gentlemen is using a mix of security tampering, service disruption and file encryption to make recovery harder for affected organizations. Its Windows malware can turn off Microsoft Defender’s real-time protection, add broad exclusions that reduce scanning, stop backup-related services and delete Volume Shadow... Weiterlesen

Gentlemen Ransomware Hackers Hijack Legitimate Lenovo Drivers to Disable Security Software

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:01:52 +0200

The Gentlemen ransomware operation is abusing legitimate Lenovo and Safetica kernel drivers to terminate security software, weakening endpoint defenses before encryption. Acronis Threat Research Unit researchers identified two custom dropper samples during a recent incident, exposing how the group weaponizes vulnerable drivers rather than relying... Weiterlesen

INC and The Gentlemen Ransomware Affiliates Expose 8,257 AI Messages

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:01:31 +0200

SOCRadar has found seven exposed servers linked to INC and The Gentlemen ransomware affiliates, holding AI chats, stolen… Weiterlesen

FBI, CISA warn that SafePay ransomware poses threat to critical infrastructure

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:01:19 +0200

The group has been linked to a 2025 attack targeting technology firm Ingram Micro. Weiterlesen

Ransomware Attacks Rise as Rival Gangs Vie For Market Supremacy

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:55:58 +0200

Cybercriminal groups The Gentlemen and Qilin dominate ransomware attacks - and both are evolving their tactics in an attempt to outdo one another Weiterlesen

Decades-Old Windows Utility Powers Modern ClickFix Attack

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:55:24 +0200

The attack uses malicious Google search results related to Amazon and leverages the 'finger' utility to launch a CAPTCHA that installs malware, including the Lumma stealer. Weiterlesen

ClickFix has never been bigger, and AI tools are its most convincing lure yet

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:53:43 +0200

ClickFix attacks are surging as cybercriminals use fake AI installers, malicious search results, and trusted chatbot platforms to trick users into executing malware. Push Security examines how these attacks evade traditional defenses and why AI tools have become increasingly effective lures. [...] Weiterlesen

Akira-Hacker erpressen Lösegeld mit Publica-Daten

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:06 +0200

Akira-Hacker versuchen Lösegeld zu erpressen. Die Bundesanwaltschaft ermittelt in dem Fall. Erste Ermittlungen zeigen, «dass Daten von der Ransomware- ... Weiterlesen

Sizing the PHP exposure window for CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 with VirusTotal

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:17:01 +0200

On October 20, the PHP security team announced an out-of-band security release for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, fixing two critical vulnerabilities rated CVSS v4.0 9.2 (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619). Hours before the release, technical details leaked publicly. They point to the session.upload_progress feature, which has been... Weiterlesen

IBM Technology: The patching gap: Hacked fridges, AI ransomware and Mythos finds

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:12:38 +0200

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That melted ice cream might not be the freezer’s fault.

On episode 56 of Security Intelligence, Claire Nunez and MJ Vaidya join host Patrick Austin to break down three cybersecurity stories and what they mean for defenders.

First, attackers hijack refrigeration controllers from Danfoss, Copeland and Dixell at French supermarkets, pushing cases to 50°C. Team82 flagged the flaws and Danfoss shipped a fix, yet thousands of controllers remain exposed online. Is planned downtime the price of staying patched?

Then, a Semperis survey of 1,200 IT professionals links AI to 84% of ransomware attacks. Many of those attacks abuse companies’ own AI agents and identity systems. Should your agents be part of your insider threat model?

Finally, Bank of America brings on 1,000 contractors to patch vulnerabilities found by Anthropic’s Mythos and other AI security models. The panel debates whether AI can fix what it finds, and why patching can’t be a one-time push.

All that and more on Security Intelligence.

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – Hackers hijack supermarket fridges

10:11 – AI linked to 84% of ransomware attacks

19:31 – Bank of America hires 1,000 patchers

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Hackers Compromise 333 Tor Exit Nodes to Steal SSH Credentials and Deploy Ebury Malware

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:50:03 +0200

Attackers compromised 333 Tor exit nodes in a coordinated campaign to intercept SSH connections, steal passwords, and deploy the Ebury Linux backdoor, according to a research account published on October 20, 2026. The compromised infrastructure accounted for approximately 10% of Tor’s roughly 3,000 exit relays. The researcher reported that... Weiterlesen

How Some Malicious AI Skills Hide Instructions from Reviewers

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:29:14 +0200

In Part III of our "From Automation to Infection" series (following Part I and Part II), we analyzed 35,878 AI agent skills submitted to VirusTotal and found that 62% of the 6,637 malicious skills contain no malicious code. Their payload is written as plain-language instructions inside the skill documentation. A common recommendation is to read... Weiterlesen

8 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Companies: Who to Watch in 2026

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:22 +0200

You pick a DFIR firm for the breach you’re most likely to have: nation-state intrusions want attribution-grade investigators, ransomware events want negotiation-savvy operators who’ve run a thousand of them, cloud-native compromises want responders who read control planes like disk images, and some engagements need the offensive mindset that knows... Weiterlesen

Threat Hunting Services Reviewed: 8 Providers In Depth (2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:20 +0200

Alerts catch what you already knew to look for; threat hunting services exist for everything else the dwell-time intruder living off the land, the identity misuse that never trips a signature, the persistence mechanism planted months before the ransomware day. Buying hunting as a service means buying someone else’s hypotheses, telemetry access,... Weiterlesen

Chinese Espionage Hackers Use Modified Meterpreter Malware to Target Organizations in Asia and Africa

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:19 +0200

Chinese espionage hackers tracked as BRONZE SANDCASTLE are targeting organizations across Asia and Africa with a modified Meterpreter-based backdoor, according to investigations by Counter Threat Unit (CTU) and SophosLabs researchers. The activity combines legitimate applications, malicious DLL files, and encrypted payloads to execute attacker... Weiterlesen

Vasilek-Backdoor in VMware Tools: Cyber Partisans kompromittieren medizinisches Netzwerk

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:11 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Eine Belarus-ausgerichtete Hackergruppe soll rund zwei Jahre in einem russischen Gesundheitsnetzwerk aktiv gewesen sein. Laut Solar nutzten die Angreifer eine Backdoor namens Vasilek, die über manipulierte VMware-Tools-Komponenten persistent bleibt. Für die Steuerung setzt die Malware auf Telegram, parallel schleusten die... Weiterlesen

SafePay Ransomware Has Affected 600+ Organizations by Exploiting VPNs and Backup Servers

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:05 +0200

SafePay ransomware has affected at least 600 separate victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, according to a joint government advisory released on October 20, 2026. Active since August 2024, the group has targeted businesses and essential services across North America, South America, Europe, and Australia, becoming one of the most... Weiterlesen

IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-21 10h : 9 posts

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:03 +0200

9 posts published in the last hour 07:32CISA Warns SafePay Ransomware Has Hit 600+ Organizations and Destroyed Backup Systems 07:31Naval hack, Muse exposes secrets, Army researching offensive AI hacking 07:31Cable Thieves Disrupt South Yorkshire Networks 07:31PHP2Shell: Mass Exploitation Looms for Leaked Critical PHP Flaws 07:02SBI Confirms Data... Weiterlesen

Info-stealing malware slipped into OVHcloud CLI releases on GitHub

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:23:03 +0200

OVHcloud, the French cloud computing and web hosting company, alerted customers that a hacker tampered with its open-source command-line interface (CLI) tool to spread information-stealing malware. OVHcloud CEO Octave Klaba disclosed the incident on X, warning users who downloaded the latest CLI release that day to update the tool or delete it.... Weiterlesen

Children’s Data Stolen After Ransomware Attack Compromises ‘Password1’ Account

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:23:03 +0200

The ICO has slammed security failings by the Welsh local government data unit and IT service provider following the 2024 incident Weiterlesen

CISA: SafePay ransomware hit over 600 critical infrastructure orgs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:22:18 +0200

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says the SafePay ransomware gang has breached over 600 critical infrastructure organizations worldwide since 2024. [...] Weiterlesen

INC Ransomware Hackers Use Claude AI, Expose 8,257 Messages and 46 Malware Builds

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:18:23 +0200

Ransomware affiliates associated with INC and The Gentlemen exposed an intrusion ecosystem after leaving operational servers publicly accessible. The investigation began in late September 2026 with open directories on 45.227.254[.]43. Configuration files and credentials led researchers to six additional adversary servers, exposing development... Weiterlesen

Rust 1.100 Will Let Developers Block Fresh Cargo Packages to Reduce Malware Supply Chain Risks

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:18:23 +0200

Rust 1.100, scheduled for November 12, 2026, will introduce stable support for Cargo dependency cooldowns, allowing developers to reject newly published package versions until they reach a configurable minimum age. The feature gives security researchers, maintainers, and registries time to identify malicious releases before automated updates... Weiterlesen

CISA Warns SafePay Ransomware Has Hit 600+ Organizations and Destroyed Backup Systems

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:18:23 +0200

CISA has warned that SafePay ransomware actors have compromised at least 600 organizations across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, combining data theft and encryption with deliberate attacks on backup systems to obstruct recovery. The October 20, 2026, joint advisory describes operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, and... Weiterlesen

Spionagesoftware über Online-Werbung eingeschleust: Citizen Lab deckte neue Angriffsmethode auf

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0200

Citizen Lab zeigt, wie man manipulierte Werbeanzeigen zur Verbreitung von Spyware nutzte. Die reine Anzeige ohne Aktion war ausreichend. Der Artikel Spionagesoftware über Online-Werbung eingeschleust: Citizen Lab deckte neue Angriffsmethode auf erschien zuerst auf TARNKAPPE.INFO Weiterlesen

Is the ad a scam? How to tell before you click

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:14:49 +0200

You can trust a social media platform and still get scammed by an ad running on it Weiterlesen

Hijacked Developer Account Used to Plant Stealer in OVHcloud CLI

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:12:26 +0200

Researchers say the developer’s account was compromised in March with a GlassWorm-linked loader. The post Hijacked Developer Account Used to Plant Stealer in OVHcloud CLI appeared first on SecurityWeek. Weiterlesen

Ransomware Hackers Use Claude AI to Plan Attacks Against 62 Organizations, Researchers Reveal

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:10:58 +0200

Ransomware operators used Claude and other commercial AI models to support attacks involving 62 organizations, according to research from SOCRadar Threat Research Unit (STRU). Exposed servers revealed how attackers combined AI planning, stolen credentials, custom malware and extortion tools within a shared operational environment. Researchers... Weiterlesen

NSO Spyware Pegasus Hit a Serbian University Rector Six Days Before Snap Elections

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:06:18 +0200

Citizen Lab confirmed Pegasus on a Serbian rector’s iPhone 6 days before elections, raising the known civil society spyware target count to 16. The Citizen Lab published a research note confirming that the iPhone of Vladan Đokić, Rector of the University of Belgrade, was infected with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware sometime in 2026. The infection... Weiterlesen

Android-App dringend löschen – sie spioniert heimlich dein Online-Banking aus

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:53:02 +0200

Ein PDF Reader mit mehr als 10.000 Installationen im Google Play Store verteilte den Banking-Trojaner Anatsa. Wer die App genutzt hat, sollte handeln. Weiterlesen

Not a sample, a full offensive toolkit recovered from a russian-speaking operator targeting Ukraine data-exchange system

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:19 +0200

This is the operator's toolkit rather than a sample. The working directory held a Java payload builder, two serialized CommonsBeanutils2 objects, a shell stager, and a 61-line orchestration script with Russian comments. The payload builder (MakeCB2) differs from the stock public gadget by only two lines, both reliability tweaks. Worth it for... Weiterlesen

AI deobfuscation

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:18 +0200

hi, given we are all in a very wonderful (sarcasm) Al era, what sort of obfuscations have you come across that makes Al based deobfuscation very very difficult. other than those samples where the keys are being pulled in during runtime, what's interesting!? thanks submitted by /u/Snappyfeet69 [link] [comments] Weiterlesen

Fake GTA VI CyberLauncher contains hidden PowerShell execution and DLL sideloading

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:18 +0200

I came across a site that was distributing a GTA VI build, so I took a closer look at the launcher. What I found was pretty concerning, especially considering that the Telegram channel linked to the launcher has around 120,000 subscribers. How I got the files The website cyberlauncher[.]xyz had a countdown which was meant to prevent downloads... Weiterlesen

Operation FlashHole: Lazarus breaks security, defies control

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:48:15 +0200

In January, we responded to the Lazarus Group’s novel attack campaign against South Korea, which followed last year’s Operation SyncHole. In this new operation, the group employed an updated malware chain that included both their old and new malware, which we disclosed in full, and used another mandatory South Korean security software program as a... Weiterlesen

EP 181: Ricky

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:45:29 +0200

Full Transcript Imagine driving down the road and your phone loses signal. Not just a lost signal, but it starts displaying SOS. Meaning no service configured at all. You can’t make any calls, no data, no service. What goes through your head? In this episode we hear from Ricky Handschumacher who learned how to slip inside a stranger’s phone, and... Weiterlesen

Security Weekly - A CRA Resource: Ransomware Negotiators Are Betraying Their Clients

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:33:50 +0200

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A ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty to sharing clients’ negotiating positions and insurance policy limits with the BlackCat ransomware group. Separately, MonsterCloud executive Zohar Pinachi was described in the supplied account as pleading not guilty to wire fraud allegations involving client billing and ransom payments.

Ransomware victims often depend on specialists to navigate high-pressure negotiations. If those specialists disclose confidential information or misrepresent how ransom payments are handled, clients may lose leverage and face additional financial exposure.

The cases must be evaluated individually. A guilty plea is different from an unresolved criminal allegation, and neither establishes a broader conspiracy by itself.

What independent checks should organizations require before trusting a third party to negotiate a ransomware incident?

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Bitcoin erkunden — Block für Block

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:22:42 +0200

Bitcoin erkunden — Block für Block### Mit Bitcoin Block Monitor wird die echte Blockchain sichtbar und verständlich Die Bitcoin-Blockchain besteht inzwischen aus Hunderttausenden Blöcken. Jeder davon enthält technische Daten, Transaktionen und einen Verweis auf seinen Vorgänger. In einem gewöhnlichen Block Explorer erscheinen diese Informationen... Weiterlesen

Cloudy with a chance of outages.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:16:38 +0200

A Google Cloud outage disrupts UK banks. DHS bans DeepSeek. Shape-shifting ransomware targets Macs. Bank of America hires an army to patch AI-discovered flaws. Canada looks to bypass the U.S. with a transatlantic cable. A contractor breach exposes California student data. Cybersecurity hiring slumps, but AI skills are booming. Researchers expose... Weiterlesen

Google Cloud outage disrupts UK banking.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:12:12 +0200

Data breach impacts millions of California students. Malware hides within a functional PDF viewer. Weiterlesen

IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-20 21h : 5 posts

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:11:38 +0200

5 posts published in the last hour 18:31Nikkei data breach affected over 1.8 million records 18:02Russian GRU hackers hit NATO shipbuilder, aircraft engine maker, law enforcement agency in espionage campaign 18:02Palo Alto’s firewall OS has been under attack from multiple ransomware groups since June 18:02CrowdStrike Achieves NCSC CIR Enhanced... Weiterlesen

#StopRansomware: SafePay Ransomware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:10:43 +0200

Advisory at a Glance Title #StopRansomware: SafePay Ransomware Original Publication October 20, 2026 Executive Summary This advisory details recent activity by the SafePay ransomware group. SafePay actors have been highly active since August 2024, targeting businesses and critical infrastructure across North America, South America, Europe, and... Weiterlesen

Hacker erbeuten Daten und erpressen die Schweiz - Bluewin

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:53:39 +0200

Die Hackergruppe Akira hat erneut in der Schweiz zugeschlagen. Diesmal galt der Angriff nicht einem Wirtschaftsunternehmen oder dem Bund, ... Weiterlesen

FBI Suspects Cybersecurity Executive Helped ShinyHunters Run Extortion Website

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:57:43 +0200

Federal investigators suspect an executive at a United States consulting firm helped ShinyHunters operate a website used to pressure hacked companies into paying ransom demands. The allegation raises questions about whether trusted ransomware advisers crossed from helping victims into supporting the criminals demanding payment for stolen data. The... Weiterlesen

IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-20 17h : 23 posts

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:52:53 +0200

23 posts published in the last hour 14:33Hackers Use Generative AI to Build Custom Malware and Bypass Traditional Security Detection 14:33CYBER BRIEFING | October 20, 2026 14:33Antidetect Browsers: How AI Is Scaling Online Fraud and Account Takeovers 14:32Incomplete security patches show hackers where to look next 14:32WP2Shell Attack Lets Hackers... Weiterlesen

Pegasus Spyware Infection Confirmed on Serbian University Rector's iPhone Days Before Election

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:35:52 +0200

The iPhone of Vladan Đokić, rector of the University of Belgrade and a prominent supporter of Serbia's student protest movement, was infected with NSO Group's Pegasus spyware in 2026, the Citizen Lab said on October 19. The finding came six days before Serbia's October 25 snap parliamentary election. The infection used a zero-click exploit,... Weiterlesen

'Password1' and a forgotten test account land Welsh outfits in hot water

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:32:16 +0200

A test account protected by "Password1" helped an intruder steal personal data relating to 3,300 people, mostly children, in a ransomware attack that has drawn regulatory rebukes for two Welsh organizations.The Information Commission's Office (ICO) issued reprimands rather than fines to Ogi Networks Limited (ONL) and the Local Government Data Unit... Weiterlesen

SME Cybersecurity: UK SME Ransomware Attack – What to Do in the First Hour

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:43:54 +0200

Image Credit: rawpixel viaFreepik Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe! Gibraltar: Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 07:00 CET SME Cybersecurity: UK SME Ransomware Attack – What to Do in the First Hour By: Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist Published in Collaboration with: Nord VPN Google Indexed on: CET | SERPS: LLM(AI) Google... Weiterlesen

Thousands of Android Phones Ship With Hidden Malware That Disables Google Play Protections

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:43:33 +0200

Thousands of Android phones across more than 150 countries have been found running malware planted in their firmware before purchase. The campaign, called Midnight Mimosa, targets low-cost devices and gives attackers system access without requiring owners to download a harmful app or click a suspicious link. The malware can secretly install and... Weiterlesen

Hackers Use Generative AI to Build Custom Malware and Bypass Traditional Security Detection

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:43:33 +0200

Hackers are using generative AI to build custom malware, rewrite harmful scripts, and make phishing messages harder to spot. The shift puts pressure on security tools that mainly depend on known file signatures, while helping ransomware operators move faster from their first foothold to data theft and encryption. The danger is not that every... Weiterlesen

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 18 Pro Security: Is the Newer iPhone Actually Safer?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:42:55 +0200

Compare iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 18 Pro security, including spyware protection, privacy features, and whether upgrading actually makes your iPhone safer. Weiterlesen

Hackers Infect Android Phones With Malware Before Users Even Turn Them On

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:42:03 +0200

A widespread Android malware campaign called Midnight Mimosa preinstalls malware in the firmware of low-cost, MediaTek-based devices. Bitdefender has observed infections on thousands of devices in more than 150 countries. The malicious code runs with system-level privileges before the owner ever activates the phone. Android preinstalled malware... Weiterlesen

Ransomware Gangs Use AI to Quickly Find and Steal the Most Sensitive Company Data

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:42:03 +0200

Ransomware operators are using generative AI to polish phishing lures, search compromised networks for valuable data, and churn out custom malware. Zscaler ThreatLabz says this shortens the window between initial access and extortion. The analysis appears in the company’s 2026 Ransomware Report and a related blog post. AI ransomware attacks Most... Weiterlesen

OVHcloud-CLI kompromittiert: 94 Minuten Malware über Release-Archive verteilt

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:41:46 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – OVHcloud berichtet, dass Angreifer fünf bestehende Release-Archive seiner CLI per kompromittiertem GitHub-Zugang austauschten. In einem Zeitfenster von bis zu 94 Minuten fanden Installationen oder Updates auf macOS, Linux und Windows die manipulierten Dateien über einen Download-Pfad ohne Hash-Prüfung. Betroffen sind vor... Weiterlesen

Hackers Compromise Rank Math PRO WordPress Plugin to Install Self-Rebuilding Backdoors

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:40:37 +0200

Hackers planted malware in copies of the Rank Math PRO WordPress plugin, exposing websites to hidden backdoors that can rebuild themselves after removal. Rank Math confirmed that some version 3.0.123 packages distributed during a limited October download window contained malicious code that could compromise websites when activated. The company... Weiterlesen

Hackers Hijack AOMEI Software Updates for Just 5 Minutes to Secretly Install Backdoors

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:40:37 +0200

A short-lived change to AOMEI’s software update system gave hackers a way to deliver malware through a trusted route. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant found that attackers repeatedly altered AOMEI’s update settings for only a few minutes at a time between April and July 2026. Any AOMEI Backupper computer checking for updates... Weiterlesen

Hackers Hijack OVHcloud GitHub Releases to Distribute Secret-Stealing Malware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:40:37 +0200

Hackers compromised the GitHub account of an OVHcloud developer and used it to distribute malicious files through the company’s official command-line tool releases. The October 19, 2026, supply chain attack targeted users downloading the OVHcloud CLI, with malware designed to collect secrets stored on their computers. A customer spotted suspicious... Weiterlesen

Hackers Exploit Palo Alto VPN Flaw to Bypass MFA and Steal Credentials From VMware Disks

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:40:37 +0200

Ransomware operators are exploiting a Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN flaw to bypass multi-factor authentication and enter corporate networks. In one investigated case, attackers reached VMware management systems and stole credentials directly from a domain controller’s virtual disk, avoiding security tools running inside the virtual machine.... Weiterlesen

Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:34:33 +0200

Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal caseA Serbian prosecutor who investigated the authorities’ allegedly illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a tower in Belgrade has been targeted with advanced spyware, expert analysis indicates.The finding suggests a disturbing new element in the... Weiterlesen

Police arrest Qilin ransomware suspect on holiday, as links made to Synnovis hack that contributed to patient’s death

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:33:45 +0200

A 28-year-old Russian man has been arrested by German police, suspected of being a key member of the Qilin ransomware gang. Detectives have linked the man to the attack against blood-testing firm Synnovis, that disrupted London hospitals, and resulted in the death of a patient. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Weiterlesen

OVHcloud CLI releases backdoored on GitHub to steal developer secrets

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:40 +0200

French cloud and hosting provider OVHcloud is warning users that attackers compromised its open-source command-line interface (CLI) tool to distribute information-stealing malware. [...] Weiterlesen

Unternehmen fürchten KI-Malware. Bei Sicherheitsvorfällen dominieren bekannte Schwachstellen

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:20 +0200

- 84 Prozent halten ihr Cybersicherheitsbudget für mindestens ausreichend. - 31 Prozent nennen überlastete IT- beziehungsweise Security-Teams als ... Weiterlesen

Angreifer verbreiten Malware über AOMEI-Updates - auch in der Schweiz

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:14 +0200

... Oktober 2026. Main Navigation Cybersecurity. News · Wissen · Security-Blog · Specials · IT-Markt. Schlüsselwörter. Webcode. News. Angriff auf Software ... Weiterlesen

Hackers Hijack Five OVHcloud CLI Releases to Distribute Secret-Stealing Malware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:31:26 +0200

An attacker used a contributor's GitHub account to replace the download archives on five existing releases of OVHcloud's command-line tool on Monday, October 19. The account had been hijacked, and the new files were a build designed to steal secrets stored on the disk of any machine that runs it, the cloud provider says. They were live on GitHub... Weiterlesen

Filtern, Sprudeln, Kochen: Reineres Wasser dank Hydrofast C300

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:31:14 +0200

Der Hydrofast C300 filtert über 1000 Schadstoffe aus eurem Wasser und stellt wichtige Mineralien wieder her. Eiswasser, Sprudelwasser und kochendes Wasser gibt es auf Knopfdruck. Nutzt jetzt den Code HYDWFT100 und erhaltet den C300 hier zum Bestpreis! (Weiter lesen) Weiterlesen

Ransomware Gangs Use AI to Find and Steal the Most Sensitive Company Data Quickly

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:21 +0200

Ransomware operators are using generative AI to sharpen phishing campaigns, speed up reconnaissance, and identify sensitive corporate information to steal. Zscaler ThreatLabz describes a shift toward faster, more selective extortion, where attackers prioritize damaging disclosures rather than relying exclusively on file encryption. That represents... Weiterlesen

Rank Math PRO WordPress Plugin Compromised to Spread Malware and Steal Credentials

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:21 +0200

Rank Math has reported a security incident involving malware distributed through Rank Math PRO version 3.0.123. They warn that WordPress websites using this compromised plugin are at risk if administrators activated it. The company has removed the affected files and released a clean version, 3.0.124. Rank Math PRO Compromised The incident impacts... Weiterlesen

Hackers Compromise OVHcloud GitHub Repository to Distribute Secret-Stealing Malware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:18 +0200

OVHcloud has reported a supply-chain attack involving its command-line interface (CLI) repository. An attacker exploited a developer’s GitHub account to distribute a malicious binary designed to steal sensitive information from users’ disks. CEO Octave Klaba confirmed the incident on October 19, 2026, after a customer reported it. The company... Weiterlesen

Akira Gruppe: Alt-Bundesräte von Hacker-Angriff betroffen - Tages-Anzeiger

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:04 +0200

Ehemalige Magistratspersonen sind auch vom Pensionskassen-Hacking betroffen. Inwiefern die Mitglieder des Bundesrats von 2014 darunter sind, steht ... Weiterlesen

Schadcode in WordPress-Erweiterung Rank Math PRO

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:14:59 +0200

Schadcode in WordPress-Erweiterung Rank Math PRO Redaktion IT-A… Di., 20.10.2026 - 09:00 Ein Update für die WordPress-SEO-Erweiterung Rank Math PRO hatte unerwünschten Beifang: Version 3.0.123 enthielt Malware, die sich hartnäckig im System festsetzen kann. Welche Installationen betroffen sind und welche Schritte jetzt in welcher Reihenfolge nötig... Weiterlesen

From Network Traffic to Source Code: Tracing WebView Behavior in an Android App

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:12:56 +0200

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What sandbox do you guys use?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:12:56 +0200

We've been using the free version of Any Run at work since we don't really have the budget for a paid sandbox. It works fine for most things, but the free version has its limitations, and there's always a concern about accidentally submitting something sensitive publicly... Recently, I've been thinking about setting up my own sandbox for the team,... Weiterlesen

The journey of a paper unicorn: adventures inside a modern warehouse

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:11:33 +0200

Introduction Imagine you’ve ordered a small paper unicorn from an online marketplace. You clicked “Buy”, received a cheerful notification, and expect a courier to bring the box tomorrow. If the unicorn is delayed by a day, it will be annoying but not catastrophic: an apology, a discount promo code — and the incident is forgotten. Now let’s... Weiterlesen

Hackers Turn Low-Cost Android Phones Into Hidden Proxy Botnets Through Preinstalled Malware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:52:36 +0200

Midnight Mimosa, a widespread Android malware campaign, is turning inexpensive smartphones into advertising fraud engines and potential residential proxy nodes by embedding malicious apps in device firmware before purchase. Bitdefender observed thousands of infected devices across more than 150 countries over approximately two years, exposing a... Weiterlesen

FBI Suspects Ransomware Negotiator Helped Operate ShinyHunters Extortion Website

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:49:59 +0200

Federal investigators suspect an executive at a U.S. cybersecurity consulting firm helped operate ShinyHunters’ extortion website, raising concerns about potential collusion between cybercriminals and professionals hired to represent breach victims. According to an October 19 KrebsOnSecurity report, two sources close to the investigation said the... Weiterlesen

ROMULUS: ClickFix-Plattform liefert Legion Loader und weitere Malware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:49:38 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Sicherheitsforscher beschreiben die ClickFix-Delivery-Plattform ROMULUS, die über manipulierte Landingpages Nutzer zum Ausführen bösartiger Kommandos bringt. Die Infrastruktur nutzt PowerShell-Staging über zwei Endpunkte, die anschließend entweder einen trojanisierten MSI-Installer oder ein verschlüsseltes Archiv nachladen.... Weiterlesen

TH Mannheim und PH Heidelberg: Cyberangriff legt Systeme lahm

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:49:23 +0200

Generalstaatsanwaltschaft vermutet Ransomware-Angriff. Was hinter dem Angriff steckt, untersuchen das Cybercrime-Zentrum Baden-Württemberg bei der ... Weiterlesen

5 RaaS groups that should be on businesses’ radars

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:39:16 +0200

As ransomware continues to proliferate, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) is now firmly rooted in the ecosystem. Some operations come and go, such as LockBit, which was taken down in 2024 after a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort dubbed Operation Cronos.Yet LockBit continues to reinvent itself and has recently relaunched, alongside a busy... Weiterlesen

Hackers Use New ROMULUS ClickFix Platform to Deliver LegionLoader and Other Malware

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:35:43 +0200

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a ClickFix delivery platform called ROMULUS that's being used to distribute malware such as Legion Loader. According to Forescout Research - Vedere Labs, ROMULUS is akin to a malware delivery service that employs ClickFix-style lures on bogus landing pages to trick unsuspecting users into running... Weiterlesen

FBI Uncovers Suspected Links Between Ransomware Negotiators and ShinyHunters Hackers

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:24:04 +0200

Federal investigators examining the ShinyHunters group have uncovered potential connections between the extortion group and executives at two ransomware negotiation firms, according to a KrebsOnSecurity investigation published on October 19. Sources familiar with the inquiry revealed that an executive from an unnamed U.S. consulting company... Weiterlesen

ESET-Studie: Unternehmen fürchten KI-Malware – bei Sicherheitsvorfällen dominieren ...

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:26:49 +0200

84 Prozent halten ihr Cybersicherheitsbudget für mindestens ausreichend. 31 Prozent nennen überlastete IT- beziehungsweise Security-Teams als ... Weiterlesen

WordPress SEO plugin Rank Math compromised to backdoor websites

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:37:51 +0200

Some downloads of the Rank Math PRO WordPress plugin from the vendor's official website carried malware that planted hidden backdoors in a supply-chain attack last week. [...] Weiterlesen

'AdFection' Turns Ad Impressions Into Zero-Click Spyware Delivery

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:15 +0200

Spyware vendors are exploiting targeted ad bidding in the digital ecosystem to identify and track individuals and organizations of interest. Weiterlesen

Hackers hijack AOMEI update servers to secretly spread malware

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:11:35 +0200

Hackers reportedly compromised AOMEI's servers to distribute malware through a built-in promotional feature in its backup software, briefly tampering with configuration files before restoring them to their original state to hide the attacks.a [...] Weiterlesen

DidierStevensSuite

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:05:39 +0200

Collection of Python scripts for malware analysis, file format parsing, hashing, and forensic triage, including PDF, OLE, and XOR analysis utilities. Weiterlesen

Hirudo Android-Malware ersetzt Banking-Apps [2026] - shattered.io

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:59:06 +0200

Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft: 93% Login-Erfolg [2026]Cybersicherheit · 14.10. Für App-Store-Betreiber wie Google wirft der Fall die Frage auf ... Weiterlesen

Rank- Math-Backdoor über gekaperte PRO-Updates: 3.0.124 nutzen

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:22:54 +0200

LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Betroffene Kopien von „Rank Math PRO“ zwischen 15. Oktober 20:02 UTC und 16. Oktober 07:12 UTC enthielten laut Rank Math einen Malware-Code mit selbst wiederherstellender Hintertür. Wer solche Builds installiert und aktiviert hat, soll den WordPress-Server als kompromittiert behandeln, bis eine komplette Wiederherstellung... Weiterlesen

Gebäudeautomatisierungsanbieter Loxone ist Opfer eines Cyberangriffs | heise online

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:11:09 +0200

Das österreichische Unternehmen Loxone meldet einen IT ... Ob Sicherheitslücken, Viren oder Trojaner – alle sicherheitsrelevanten Meldungen gibts bei ... Weiterlesen

AOMEI update servers hijacked in brief bursts to spread Windows malware

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:18:34 +0200

Hackers compromised AOMEI’s software distribution infrastructure to deliver Windows backdoors, switching malicious configurations on for just five to ten minutes before restoring legitimate content. The campaign ran between April and July 2026 and affected software delivery channels used by AOMEI Backupper and AnyViewer, according to coordinated... Weiterlesen

Popular WordPress SEO Plugin Rank Math PRO Hijacked to Deliver Self-Restoring Backdoor

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:13:25 +0200

Copies of Rank Math PRO, the paid version of the Rank Math SEO plugin for WordPress, that were downloaded from rankmath.com or delivered as updates between 20:02 UTC on October 15 and 07:12 UTC on October 16 contained malware, Rank Math said in a security notice published on October 16. Any site that installed and activated one of those copies... Weiterlesen

Betrug bei Kleinanzeigen: Diese 5 Maschen kosten Verkäufer gerade das meiste Geld - so erkennt ihr sie sofort

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:07:32 +0200

Ein Verkauf auf Kleinanzeigen scheint perfekt zu laufen, doch plötzlich ist das Geld weg. Hinter fünf Betrugsmaschen steckt ein Muster, das Verkäufer kennen sollten. Dieser Artikel wurde einsortiert unter Datenschutz, Schutz vor Malware, Trojanern & Spyware, Aktuelle Betrugswarnungen, Best of Netzwelt Tech. Weiterlesen

AdFection: Spyware gelangte über Online-Werbung auf Geräte - it-daily.net

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:22:36 +0200

Startseite/IT Security/Cybercrime/AdFection: Spyware gelangte über Online-Werbung auf Geräte. Erster Fall. AdFection: Spyware gelangte über Online ... Weiterlesen

Rank Math PRO WordPress Plugin Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:27:18 +0200

Hackers injected malware into Rank Math PRO version 3.0.123 packages distributed between October 15 and October 16. The post Rank Math PRO WordPress Plugin Compromised in Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. Weiterlesen

Security Weekly - A CRA Resource: The Software Looked Safe Until It Ran

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:54:23 +0200

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Testing unfamiliar software in an isolated environment can reveal behavior that isn't obvious during installation. In one example, a program attempted to contact known malicious sites, prompting the team to reconsider approving it.

Application control isn't just about blocking threats after they appear. Examining a program's files and behavior before allowing it to run can help organizations identify risks earlier. The challenge is balancing strict security with usability, so legitimate applications work without generating endless prompts for individual files and processes.

Sandboxing and controlled application permissions provide a way to investigate suspicious software before it reaches everyday systems.

Should organizations test every new application in isolation before allowing employees to use it?

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Rückblick: OpenSSF-Datenbank erweitert GitHubs Malware-Warnungen

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:11:06 +0200

Mithilfe eines OpenSSF-Repositorys warnt GitHub seit Juli vor Malware in acht Paket-Ökosystemen. In einer Fallstudie zieht die OpenSSF jetzt Bilanz. Weiterlesen