Ravie LakshmananMar 19, 2026Cyber Espionage / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware dubbed Speagle that hijacks the functionality and infrastructure of a legitimate program called Cobra DocGuard. …
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Double-Tap Skimmers, PromptSpy AI, 30Tbps DDoS, Docker Malware & More
by David Walker
Ravie LakshmananFeb 23, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking Security news rarely moves in a straight line. This week, it feels more like a series of sharp turns, some happening quietly in the …
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
by David Walker
Security vendor Noma reported that 53% of its enterprise customers gave OpenClaw privileged access over a single weekend, according to a January 30 Gartner analysis. Gartner characterized OpenClaw as “a …
Linux systems may soon be facing a new threat with an advanced, cloud-first malware framework developed by China-affiliated actors that’s aimed at establishing persistent access to cloud and container environments. …
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Iranian Infy APT Resurfaces with New Malware Activity After Years of Silence
by David Walker
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 …
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Fake OSINT and GPT Utility GitHub Repos Spread PyStoreRAT Malware Payloads
by David Walker
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that’s leveraging GitHub-hosted Python repositories to distribute a previously undocumented JavaScript-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed PyStoreRAT. “These repositories, often themed …
To the victim, the .lnk file looked like it opened a folder or launched a trusted application, but in reality, it could execute an arbitrary script, a dropper, or living-off-the …
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Google Uncovers PROMPTFLUX Malware That Uses Gemini AI to Rewrite Its Code Hourly
by David Walker
Nov 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Threat Intelligence Google on Wednesday said it discovered an unknown threat actor using an experimental Visual Basic Script (VB Script) malware dubbed PROMPTFLUX that …
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Rhysida ransomware exploits Microsoft certificate to slip malware past defenses
by David Walker
“Microsoft Trusted Signing certificates are issued with a 72-hour validity period. After that, the certificates expire and need to be renewed. This short period makes the standard process of purchasing …
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Google Identifies Three New Russian Malware Families Created by COLDRIVER Hackers
by David Walker
Oct 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Threat Intelligence A new malware attributed to the Russia-linked hacking group known as COLDRIVER has undergone numerous developmental iterations since May 2025, suggesting an …
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