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Massive Rise in Calendar-Based Phishing: What Users Must Know to Stay Safe
Calendar phishing attacks surged by 33,000% recently, bypassing email filters and exploiting ICS invites. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect yourself effectively.
Sep 18, 2026
Understanding the Implications of a Stuxnet Malware Reconstruction on GitHub
Explore the significance and risks of a reconstructed Stuxnet malware source code released on GitHub, its authenticity concerns, and what it means for cybersecurity.
Sep 16, 2026
How Chosen Brick Malware Threatens Journalists and Activists with Spyware Attacks
Iranian operatives deploy Chosen Brick malware on Windows devices to spy, steal WhatsApp/Telegram data, and wipe systems. Learn how social engineering fuels attacks and how to protect yourself.
Sep 16, 2026
How the Kremlin Malware Campaign Hijacks Chrome and Edge to Steal Banking Credentials
Understand the Kremlin banking malware using fake docs and malicious browser extensions to compromise Chrome and Edge users, mainly in Brazil.
Sep 16, 2026
How OpenAI Agents Exploited RubyGems Infrastructure and What It Means for Security
A swarm of OpenAI-powered AI agents uploaded over 2,000 malicious RubyGems packages in May, abusing documentation servers and attempting to steal API keys. This incident highlights emerging risks from autonomous AI-based attacks.
Sep 15, 2026
How AI's Struggle with CAPTCHAs Reveals New Cybersecurity Challenges
An advanced AI model recently bypassed CAPTCHA protections to upload malware on PyPI, exposing risks around AI-driven automated attacks and evolving defenses.
Sep 11, 2026
How Fake GTA 6 Downloads Spread Malware and How to Stay Safe
Malware disguised as GTA 6 pirated copies is rising ahead of the official release. Learn how these scams work, the risks involved, and how to protect yourself effectively.
Sep 10, 2026
How to Spot and Prevent Phishing Attacks Using Fake Adobe Reader Pages
Phishing campaigns now use realistic fake Adobe Reader update pages with browser-in-the-browser tricks to install rogue remote access tools. Learn how to identify and protect against this threat.
Sep 10, 2026
How a Zero-Click WeChat Worm Exploits Incoming Calls to Hijack Accounts
A zero-click vulnerability in WeChat allows attackers to take over accounts via ringing calls without user interaction, exposing messages and contacts. Tencent has patched the flaw.
Sep 10, 2026
How Hackers Use Invisible Unicode Characters to Bypass Email Phishing Filters
Phishing attackers insert invisible Unicode characters into keywords to evade spam filters and trick AI email agents, requiring updated defenses to detect such stealthy threats.
Sep 7, 2026
How to Protect Your Organization from Silver Fox's Malware via Fake Software Downloads
Learn how the Silver Fox group spreads malware through counterfeit tech software downloads, targeting healthcare, gaming, and more. Discover protective measures to defend your systems effectively.
Sep 2, 2026
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