Keywords: Malware


Google issues emergency Chrome update after exploited zero-day vulnerability discovered

Google has released an emergency security update for its Chrome browser after researchers identified a serious zero-day vulnerability that is reportedly already being exploited by attackers. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-85046, affects Chrome versions running on Windows, macOS and Linux. Google has......

DragonDoll spyware campaign puts Android users in 26 countries at risk

Android users in more than 26 countries are being warned about a new spyware campaign involving a malicious program known as DragonDoll, which security researchers say can give attackers extensive control over infected devices. According to cybersecurity experts at Positive Technologies, the malware......

Cyber threats intensify in South Africa as stolen cookies expose millions of users

Cybersecurity concerns are growing in South Africa, with a recent report warning that hundreds of millions of stolen browser cookies linked to users in the country are circulating in information-stealing malware databases. According to the report, more than 263 million cookies associated with South......

Greek wiretapping victims seek damages from spyware maker Intellexa over Predator scandal

Eight individuals affected by Greece’s controversial wiretapping affair have launched legal action against surveillance company Intellexa and people allegedly connected to the firm, seeking significant compensation over alleged privacy violations. The victims are demanding €1 million ($1.1......

AI agent leaks passwords after simple social engineering trick in live experiment

A high-profile live experiment, a malware campaign hidden inside a fake plugin, and a new open-source scanning tool have converged this week to expose the depth of security vulnerabilities facing autonomous AI agent systems, with findings that carry serious implications for how such tools are deployed......

Rapid7 uncovers Chinese 'dormant cells' in telecom networks

Rapid7 detailed Thursday how a China-linked threat actor, Red Menshen, planted stealthy BPFdoor backdoors in global telecom networks using Linux kernel-level malware. First revealed in 2022, BPFdoor leverages Berkeley Packet Filter technology to passively monitor network packets without opening ports......

India linked hackers targeted Pakistan nuclear and defense sectors, report says

A cyberespionage campaign attributed to a hacking group believed to be aligned with India targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure across South Asia over the past year, focusing heavily on Pakistan’s defense and nuclear regulatory institutions, according to new research. Cybersecurity......

Chatgpt share feature abused to spread atomic macos stealer

Cybercriminals are weaponizing ChatGPT’s chat sharing feature in a new campaign that installs Atomic macOS Stealer, also known as AMOS, on Apple computers while posing as a guide to a fake “Atlas browser” for macOS. The operation targets a broad audience of macOS users and cybersecurity......

Brazil confronts rapid WhatsApp malware surge

Brazil is facing a fast moving malware campaign that uses WhatsApp to infiltrate devices and spread through trusted contacts. Security analysts report a coordinated operation that blends social engineering, automated propagation, and a sophisticated trojan capable of stealing banking and cryptocurrency......