Windows malware
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Researchers find Windows versions of SprySOCKS backdoor
Researchers found two Windows variants of the SprySOCKS backdoor and said they add stealth features, including kernel drivers and support for multiple network channels. The malware has been linked to China-associated espionage activity.
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Fake Claude AI site pushes new Windows backdoor Beagle
A fake Claude AI website is pushing a malicious Claude-Pro Relay download that installs a new Windows backdoor called Beagle. The campaign uses a lookalike site, a 505MB archive and multiple malware delivery methods.
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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.
