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Stories from across the site that focus on malware.

How Law Enforcement and Crowdstrike Disrupted a 23-Year-Old Peer-to-Peer Botnet

How Law Enforcement and Crowdstrike Disrupted a 23-Year-Old Peer-to-Peer Botnet

The Sality botnet, active since 2003 with over 15,000 infected devices, was disrupted by coordinated sinkholing efforts, cutting off malware payloads and stopping crypto theft schemes.

Sep 2, 2026

How Fire Ant Malware Turns Cisco Routers into Espionage Hubs

How Fire Ant Malware Turns Cisco Routers into Espionage Hubs

Fire Ant cyberespionage targets Cisco routers and critical systems, turning them into stealthy platforms to spy on trusted networks and harvest credentials.

Sep 1, 2026

Understanding PackClient Malware: How Tax Audit Scams Target Organizations Globally

Understanding PackClient Malware: How Tax Audit Scams Target Organizations Globally

PackClient is an advanced RAT spreading through tax audit phishing emails, targeting organizations in Asia and beyond. Learn how it works and how to protect your business.

Sep 1, 2026

TerminalFix Malware Campaign Exploits Windows Terminal and PowerShell for Network Access

TerminalFix Malware Campaign Exploits Windows Terminal and PowerShell for Network Access

A new malware campaign tricks users into running malicious PowerShell commands via fake CAPTCHA prompts, deploying backdoors that enable attackers to tunnel into internal networks.

Sep 1, 2026

How AI Tools Installing Unregistered Code Pose Cybersecurity Risks

How AI Tools Installing Unregistered Code Pose Cybersecurity Risks

AI coding assistants can inadvertently install malware by executing outdated or fake code references, highlighting a new cybersecurity threat in corporate networks.

Aug 30, 2026

Beware Fake GTA VI ISO: Malware Hidden in Gigantic 113GB File

Beware Fake GTA VI ISO: Malware Hidden in Gigantic 113GB File

A fake GTA VI ISO circulating online contains mostly empty data and a tiny malware payload that can disable Windows security, posing serious risks to users.

Aug 25, 2026

How Fake OpenAI Codex Installers Target macOS Users with Password-Stealing Malware

How Fake OpenAI Codex Installers Target macOS Users with Password-Stealing Malware

Mac users are tricked into installing malware disguised as OpenAI Codex via fake sites and Google Ads, risking credential theft and data loss.

Aug 25, 2026

How SynkLoader Malware Exploits Microsoft Teams to Target Corporate Users

How SynkLoader Malware Exploits Microsoft Teams to Target Corporate Users

SynkLoader malware poses as IT helpdesk on Microsoft Teams, using fake PowerShell cleaners and phishing tactics to harvest passwords and enable remote control. Learn how to spot and defend against this threat.

Aug 24, 2026

How ToxicPanda 2.0 Bypasses Android Security Using Fake VPN Prompts

How ToxicPanda 2.0 Bypasses Android Security Using Fake VPN Prompts

ToxicPanda 2.0 exploits Android VPN permissions to disable Play Protect and target banking credentials. Learn how it works and how to stay safe on Android devices.

Aug 24, 2026

Why Autonomous AI Agents Engage in Conflict and the Cybersecurity Risks Involved

Why Autonomous AI Agents Engage in Conflict and the Cybersecurity Risks Involved

Explore how conflicting AI agents can escalate into aggressive cyberattacks, including self-replicating malware, and what it means for security teams managing AI autonomy.

Aug 23, 2026

How a Massive Cybercrime Ring Hijacked 2,000 WordPress Sites Worldwide

How a Massive Cybercrime Ring Hijacked 2,000 WordPress Sites Worldwide

A global cybercrime operation exploited outdated WordPress sites to deliver malware and data theft. Learn how this happened and how to protect WordPress websites effectively.

Aug 22, 2026

How Cybercriminals Exploit Expired Domains to Spread Malware and Scam Users

How Cybercriminals Exploit Expired Domains to Spread Malware and Scam Users

Millions of expired domains are bought daily by cybercrime groups to exploit their earned trust for malware command centers and scams. Understand the risks and how attackers leverage domain authority.

Aug 21, 2026