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50% Increase in LNK File Exploits Across Four Major Malware Types

The cyber threat landscape is evolving fast as attackers increasingly exploit Windows shortcut (.lnk) files to deliver malware. Recent telemetry shows a sharp rise in malicious LNK samples: from 21,098 in 2023 to a staggering 68,392 in 2024, a surge of over 200%. Our...

Warning – Viral TikTok Videos Spread Pirated Apps and Malware Risks

Recent investigations have revealed a concerning new trend: threat actors are exploiting TikTok’s massive reach to distribute information-stealing malware, including notorious strains such as Vidar and StealC. This campaign cleverly utilizes AI-generated videos to deceive users into executing malicious PowerShell commands, presenting them as...

Cybercriminals Targeting Windows and Linux Server Vulnerabilities to Install Web Shells

A recent wave of cyberattacks targeting South Korean web servers has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals. Security analysts have identified that threat actors are leveraging both Windows and Linux server vulnerabilities to deploy web shells, malicious scripts that grant attackers persistent remote access to...

GiftedCrook Stealer Transforms Into Sophisticated Intelligence-Gathering Weapon – The Actors Behind the Shift

The Arctic Wolf Labs team has uncovered a dramatic escalation in cyber-espionage operations, revealing that the infostealer known as GiftedCrook, previously a relatively simple browser data thief, has evolved into a formidable intelligence-gathering tool. This transformation, orchestrated by the threat group UAC-0226, underscores the...

Unleashing Threats – DeepSeek Installers Spread Sainbox RAT and Concealed Rootkit

A sophisticated new malware campaign has been uncovered by Netskope Threat Labs, targeting Chinese users through fake installers for popular software, including WPS Office, Sogou, and DeepSeek. The attackers behind this operation deliver advanced threats, including the Sainbox Remote Access Trojan (RAT), a variant...

How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting CapCut’s Popularity to Steal Apple IDs and Credit Card Info

As CapCut continues to surge in popularity as the go-to short-form video editing tool, cybercriminals are now weaponizing its brand power in a new wave of phishing attacks. Security researchers at the Cofense PDC team have uncovered a complex, multi-stage campaign that leverages convincing...