xRAT Malware Attacking Windows Users Disguised as Adult Game

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A dangerous malware threat has emerged targeting Windows users across Korea through webhard file-sharing services. The Ahnlab Security Intelligence Center recently identified xRAT, also known as QuasarRAT, being distributed as …

Fog Ransomware Attacking US Organizations Leveraging Compromised VPN Credentials

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A new ransomware variant called Fog has emerged as a significant threat to educational and recreation organizations across the United States. Starting in early May 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began …

Threat Actors Attacking Systems with 240+ Exploits Before Ransomware Deployment

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Between December 25–28, a single threat actor conducted a large-scale scanning campaign, testing over 240 different exploits against internet-facing systems and collecting data on every vulnerable target found. This reconnaissance …

Cyber Threats Targeting Australia and New Zealand Fueled by Initial Access Sales, and Ransomware Campaigns

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The cyber threat environment across Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical phase throughout 2025, with threat actors orchestrating increasingly sophisticated attacks centered on the sale of compromised network …

Fake Fortinet Sites Steal VPN Credentials in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

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A new and sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting remote workers and IT administrators by impersonating the official Fortinet VPN download portal. This attack is particularly dangerous because it leverages search …

MuddyWater APT Weaponizing Word Documents to Deliver ‘RustyWater’ Toolkit Evading AV and EDR Tools

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The Iran-linked MuddyWater Advanced Persistent Threat group has launched a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign targeting diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom sectors across the Middle East. The threat actors are using weaponized …

Beware of Fake WinRAR Website That Delivers Malware with WinRAR Installer

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A newly discovered malware campaign is using fake WinRAR download sites to deliver the dangerous Winzipper malware directly to unsuspecting users. The attack emerged from links distributed across various Chinese …

CISA Retires Ten Emergency Directives Following Milestone Achievement

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a significant milestone on January 8, 2026, by retiring ten Emergency Directives issued between 2019 and 2024. This marks the highest number …

CrowdStrike to Acquire Identity Security Startup SGNL in $740 Million Deal

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CrowdStrike announced its agreement to acquire SGNL, a leading identity-first security company, for $740 million. The acquisition marks a significant strategic move to strengthen CrowdStrike’s Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security platform. …

Trend Micro Apex Central Vulnerabilities Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks

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Critical security patches to address three severe vulnerabilities affecting Apex Central (on-premise) that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code or launch denial-of-service attacks on vulnerable systems. Trend Micro …