Malware

APT36 and SideCopy Conduct Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Targeting Indian Organizations

Indian government-linked entities and defense sector organizations are facing a new wave of cyber espionage operations attributed to Pakistan-aligned threat groups APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, and its suspected sub-cluster SideCopy. The coordinated campaigns are designed to infiltrate both Windows and Linux systems using advanced Remote Access Trojans, RATs, capable of stealing sensitive information […]

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Reynolds Ransomware Uses BYOVD Driver to Disable EDR Security Tools

Cybersecurity analysts have identified a newly emerging ransomware strain named Reynolds, notable for embedding a built-in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) mechanism directly within its ransomware payload. This approach is designed to bypass endpoint security defenses before file encryption begins. BYOVD is a well-known attacker technique that abuses legitimate but vulnerable kernel drivers to escalate

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China-Linked DKnife AitM Framework Targets Routers to Hijack Traffic and Deliver Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle framework named DKnife, which has been operated by China-linked threat actors since at least 2019. The framework is designed to compromise routers and edge devices, enabling large-scale traffic interception, credential theft, and targeted malware distribution. According to a report published by Cisco Talos, DKnife consists of multiple Linux-based implants

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Compromised dYdX npm and PyPI Packages Spread Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a software supply chain attack involving compromised packages on npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) that were used to distribute cryptocurrency wallet stealers and remote access malware. The malicious activity targeted developer tools associated with the dYdX v4 protocol, a decentralized exchange used for margin and perpetual trading. The affected package versions are listed below. Affected Packages

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Infy Hackers Restart Operations Using New C2 Servers After Iran’s Internet Blackout Ends

The Iranian state-linked threat group known as Infy, also tracked as Prince of Persia, has resumed cyber operations after a temporary pause that coincided with Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown in early January 2026. Researchers say the group reappeared with new command-and-control (C2) servers, reinforcing assessments that Infy operates with state backing. According to a report released by SafeBreach, the

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DEAD#VAX Malware Campaign Spreads AsyncRAT Using IPFS-Hosted VHD Phishing Files

Threat hunters have revealed details of a sophisticated malware operation named DEAD#VAX, a stealth focused campaign that combines disciplined operational techniques with the abuse of legitimate Windows features to evade detection and deploy the AsyncRAT remote access trojan. According to researchers from Securonix, the campaign relies on IPFS hosted virtual hard disk files, advanced script obfuscation,

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Microsoft Warns of Python Infostealers Targeting macOS Through Fake Ads and Installers

Microsoft has issued a warning that information stealing malware campaigns are rapidly expanding beyond Windows systems and increasingly targeting Apple macOS environments. According to the company, attackers are using cross platform programming languages such as Python and abusing trusted advertising and software distribution platforms to scale these attacks. Researchers from the Microsoft Defender Security Research

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Researchers Discover 341 Malicious ClawHub Skills Stealing Data from OpenClaw Users

A recent security audit of ClawHub, the marketplace for OpenClaw skills, has uncovered 341 malicious skills among 2,857 reviewed entries, revealing new supply chain threats for OpenClaw users. The analysis was conducted by Koi Security with the assistance of an OpenClaw bot named Alex. ClawHub is designed to help OpenClaw users discover and install third-party

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eScan Antivirus Update Servers Compromised to Distribute Multi Stage Malware

The update infrastructure of eScan antivirus, a security product developed by Indian cybersecurity firm MicroWorld Technologies, has been compromised in a supply chain attack that allowed unknown threat actors to distribute multi-stage malware to both enterprise and consumer systems. According to Morphisec researcher Michael Gorelik, the attackers abused eScan’s legitimate update mechanism to push malicious

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China Linked Hackers Have Been Using the PeckBirdy JavaScript C2 Framework Since 2023

Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered a JavaScript based command and control framework known as PeckBirdy, which has been actively used by China-aligned advanced persistent threat groups since 2023 to compromise diverse environments. According to research published by Trend Micro, the framework has been deployed in attacks against Chinese online gambling platforms as well as targeted operations aimed

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