Research
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18 npm Packages Published With Malware That Rewrites Crypto Destinations
Aikido Security reported that attackers pushed malicious updates to 18 npm packages on Sept. 8 that inject browser hooks to intercept and rewrite crypto transaction destinations; the company said maintainers were targeted via phishing and listed indicators including specific compromised package versions.
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GhostRedirector threat cluster compromises 65 Windows servers, deploys Rungan backdoor and Gamshen IIS module for SEO fraud
A fresh threat cluster named GhostRedirector has compromised at least 65 Windows servers, deploying a passive backdoor called Rungan and an IIS module named Gamshen to conduct SEO fraud, according to ESET researchers. The campaign shows SQL injection-based initial access, PowerShell-based tool delivery, and persistence through multiple remote-access tools, with a China-aligned attribution considered plausible…
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TamperedChef information stealer emerges in malvertising campaign promoting AppSuite PDF Editor
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a malvertising campaign delivering a backdoored PDF editor, AppSuite PDF Editor, that drops a new information stealer dubbed TamperedChef. The operation leverages Windows Registry persistence, a C2-enabled backdoor, and widespread Google ad campaigns to maximize downloads.
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Abandoned Sogou Zhuyin Update Server Hijacked to Deliver Espionage Malware, TAOTH Campaign Reveals
A June 2025 reveal shows attackers hijacking an abandoned Sogou Zhuyin update server to deploy multiple spyware and backdoors (TOSHIS, DESFY, GTELAM, C6DOOR) in a campaign targeting East Asia and overseas Chinese communities, with phishing and OAuth abuse used to gain access to high-value targets.
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Five Blind Eagle activity clusters identified, with Colombia as primary focus, researchers say
Security researchers have identified five distinct activity clusters tied to the Blind Eagle threat actor, with Colombia as the primary target, as Recorded Future’s Insikt Group tracks campaigns from May 2024 to July 2025.
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Cheap VPS Hijacking Drives New Wave of SaaS-Based Business Email Compromises, Darktrace Finds
A Darktrace security report details a new wave of attacks where criminals rent cheap VPS services to hijack business email accounts, bypass traditional defenses, and establish covert, long-term access through subtle inbox rules.
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Transparent Tribe targets Indian government with dual-platform Linux and Windows malware, researchers say
Researchers say the Transparent Tribe (APT36) has expanded its assault on Indian government networks with a cross‑platform campaign targeting Windows and Linux‑BOSS systems through spear‑phishing, weaponized desktop shortcuts, and a Go‑based backdoor, complemented by anti‑analysis techniques and 2FA‑focused phishing.
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Static Tundra: Russia-linked group exploits Cisco flaw to maintain long-term access to global networks, researchers say
A Russian state-sponsored group known as Static Tundra has been quietly compromising network devices worldwide for over a decade, exploiting a seven-year-old Cisco vulnerability to steal data and maintain access, according to Cisco Talos Intelligence.
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State-sponsored XenoRAT campaign targets South Korean embassies, researchers say
A Trellix-led analysis describes a multi-phase, state-sponsored XenoRAT espionage campaign targeting South Korean embassies, with links to North Korea’s Kimsuky and indications of possible China-based sponsorship. The operation has conducted at least 19 spearphishing attacks since March, delivering XenoRAT via password-protected ZIP archives and complex, multilingual lures.
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Source-code leak exposes ERMAC Android banking trojan infrastructure, researchers say
The ERMAC Android banking trojan v3 source code was leaked online, exposing its backend, panel, and exfiltration infrastructure and signaling an expanded targeting scope of over 700 apps, along with notable operational security lapses that could invite further risk from other threat actors.
