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How Labyrinth Chollima's Split Affects Cybersecurity in the West

How Labyrinth Chollima's Split Affects Cybersecurity in the West

North Korean malware Labyrinth Chollima has evolved into three distinct entities, increasing threats to Western businesses through cyber-espionage and crypto theft.

Jan 30, 2026

eScan Antivirus Breach: How to Know if You're Affected

eScan Antivirus Breach: How to Know if You're Affected

A recent breach in eScan antivirus software has led to a malicious update being distributed. Learn how this impacts users and what steps to take.

Jan 29, 2026

Beware of Fake Moltbot AI: How to Avoid Malware Scams

Beware of Fake Moltbot AI: How to Avoid Malware Scams

Learn how scammers are using fake Moltbot AI to spread malware and protect yourself from these threats.

Jan 29, 2026

Google Disrupts IPIDEA: Impact on Proxy Networks and Cybercrime

Google Disrupts IPIDEA: Impact on Proxy Networks and Cybercrime

Google's actions against IPIDEA have significantly reduced the size of a major residential proxy network used by cybercriminals.

Jan 29, 2026

Critical WinRAR Vulnerability: Update Now to Avoid Malware Risks

Critical WinRAR Vulnerability: Update Now to Avoid Malware Risks

A serious security flaw in WinRAR allows malware deployment. Update to version 7.13 or newer.

Jan 28, 2026

Mustang Panda's Upgraded CoolClient Backdoor: What You Need to Know

Mustang Panda's Upgraded CoolClient Backdoor: What You Need to Know

Mustang Panda enhances CoolClient backdoor with new espionage tools, increasing its threat level.

Jan 28, 2026

New Malware Service Guarantees Phishing Extensions on Chrome Web Store

New Malware Service Guarantees Phishing Extensions on Chrome Web Store

A Russian hacker offers a toolkit that ensures malicious Chrome extensions bypass Google's review process, posing significant security risks.

Jan 27, 2026

Malicious AI Extensions on VSCode Marketplace Expose Developer Data to China

Malicious AI Extensions on VSCode Marketplace Expose Developer Data to China

Two AI-powered extensions on Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Marketplace have been found exfiltrating developer data to China-based servers, affecting approximately 1.5 million installations.

Jan 26, 2026

North Korean KONNI Group Deploys AI-Generated Malware Targeting Blockchain Developers

North Korean KONNI Group Deploys AI-Generated Malware Targeting Blockchain Developers

KONNI, a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor, has shifted focus to blockchain and crypto developers, deploying AI-generated PowerShell backdoors to compromise development environments.

Jan 26, 2026

Evolving Cyber Threats: Strategies for Defenders to Stay Ahead

Evolving Cyber Threats: Strategies for Defenders to Stay Ahead

As cyber attackers adopt stealthier tactics, defenders must evolve their strategies to detect and mitigate sophisticated threats.

Jan 21, 2026

New Malicious Browser Extensions Discovered: Over 840,000 Downloads Across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge

New Malicious Browser Extensions Discovered: Over 840,000 Downloads Across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge

A recent discovery reveals 17 malicious browser extensions that have been downloaded over 840,000 times, affecting major browsers.

Jan 19, 2026

New Chinese Linux Malware VoidLink Raises Alarms Among Experts

New Chinese Linux Malware VoidLink Raises Alarms Among Experts

Check Point reveals a sophisticated Linux malware framework with extensive capabilities for potential cyber-espionage.

Jan 14, 2026