The FBI warns Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security is using Telegram as a command-and-control platform in a cyber campaign targeting dissidents and journalists. The malware attacks enable surveillance and data theft amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to a recent alert, Iranian cyber actors deliver malware that disguises itself as legitimate […]
The Aqua Trivy scanner, a widely-used open-source tool for identifying vulnerabilities, recently became the target of a sophisticated supply chain attack. Cybercriminals infiltrated the distribution channel and released a malicious version of the scanner. By altering specific tags, these attackers redirected users towards information-stealing malware. This unauthorized release underscores the growing complexity and danger of […]
A global crackdown dismantles botnets responsible for significant distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, dealing a significant blow to cybercriminal operations. Authorities targeted four notorious botnets, aiming to curb their ability to disrupt online services. Known for orchestrating large-scale DDoS campaigns, the botnets, identified as “Aisuru,” “Kimwolf,” “Jackskid,” and “Mossad,” posed a severe threat to digital infrastructures […]
The collapse of the clayrat malware operation signifies a quick downfall for an Android malware effort that briefly gained ground in Russia. Researchers noted that security weaknesses led to the exposure of its underlying infrastructure. The operation’s troubles intensified when authorities arrested the individual believed to be its developer. These developments unfolded mere months after […]