Uzbek Users Under Attack by Android SMS Stealers
Telegram users in Uzbekistan are being targeted with Android SMS stealer malware, and what’s worse, the attackers are improving their methods.
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Fake WhatsApp API Package on npm Steals Messages, Contacts, and Login Tokens
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious package on the npm repository that works as a fully functional WhatsApp API, but also contains the ability to intercept every message and link the attacker’s device to a victim’s WhatsApp account. The package, named “lotusbail,” has been downloaded over 56,000 times since it was first…
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⚡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Exploits, AI Data Theft, Android Hacks, APT Attacks, Insider Leaks & More
Cyber threats last week showed how attackers no longer need big hacks to cause big damage. They’re going after the everyday tools we trust most — firewalls, browser add-ons, and even smart TVs — turning small cracks into serious breaches. The real danger now isn’t just one major attack, but hundreds of quiet ones using…
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How to Browse the Web More Sustainably With a Green Browser
As the internet becomes an essential part of daily life, its environmental footprint continues to grow. Data centers, constant connectivity, and resource-heavy browsing habits all contribute to energy consumption and digital waste. While individual users may not see this impact directly, the collective effect of everyday browsing is significant. Choosing a browser designed with
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Android Malware Operations Merge Droppers, SMS Theft, and RAT Capabilities at Scale
Threat actors have been observed leveraging malicious dropper apps masquerading as legitimate applications to deliver an Android SMS stealer dubbed Wonderland in mobile attacks targeting users in Uzbekistan. “Previously, users received ‘pure’ Trojan APKs that acted as malware immediately upon installation,” Group-IB said in an analysis published last week. “Now, adversaries increasingly deploy
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Iranian Infy APT Resurfaces with New Malware Activity After Years of Silence
Threat hunters have discerned new activity associated with an Iranian threat actor known as Infy (aka Prince of Persia), nearly five years after the hacking group was observed targeting victims in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Turkey. “The scale of Prince of Persia’s activity is more significant than we originally anticipated,” Tomer Bar, vice president of…
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U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. The large-scale conspiracy involved deploying malware named Ploutus to hack into automated teller machines (ATMs) across the U.S. and force them to dispense cash. The indicted members are alleged to be part…
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Cisco VPNs, Email Services Hit in Separate Threat Campaigns
The company suffered one sophisticated five-alarm campaign and one messy spray-and-pray attack, mere days apart.
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Russia-Linked Hackers Use Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing for Account Takeovers
A suspected Russia-aligned group has been attributed to a phishing campaign that employs device code authentication workflows to steal victims’ Microsoft 365 credentials and conduct account takeover attacks. The activity, ongoing since September 2025, is being tracked by Proofpoint under the moniker UNK_AcademicFlare. The attacks involve using compromised email addresses belonging to government
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LongNosedGoblin Caught Snooping on Asian Governments
New China-aligned APT group is deploying Group Policy to sniff through government networks across Southeast Asia and Japan.