CastleLoader Malware Now Uses Python Loader to Bypass Security

Cybersecurity researchers at Blackpoint Cyber discovered a new, evasive CastleLoader malware variant using Python and ClickFix social engineering to deliver RATs and info-stealers directly from memory...

IT threat evolution in Q3 2025. Mobile statistics

IT threat evolution in Q3 2025. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q3 2025. Non-mobile statistics The quarter at a glance In the third quarter of 2025, we updated the methodology for calculating statistical indicators based on the Kaspersky Security Network. These changes affected all...

Your Shipment Notification is Now a Malware Dropper

Forcepoint X-Labs reports a surge in sophisticated email attacks using obfuscated JavaScript and steganography to deliver dangerous RATs and info-stealers like Formbook and Agent Tesla. Learn how to defend against the threat...

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How we trained an ML model to detect DLL hijacking

DLL hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library called by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by both creators of mass-impact malware, like stealers and banking Trojans, and by APT and cybercrime groups behind targeted attacks. In recent years, the numbe...

IT threat evolution in Q2 2025. Mobile statistics

IT threat evolution in Q2 2025. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2025. Non-mobile statistics The mobile section of our quarterly cyberthreat report includes statistics on malware, adware, and potentially unwanted software for Android, as well as descriptions of the most notable threats...

Blind Eagle’s Five Clusters Target Colombia Using RATs, Phishing Lures, and Dynamic DNS Infra

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered five distinct activity clusters linked to a persistent threat actor known as Blind Eagle between May 2024 and July 2025. These attacks, observed by Recorded Future Insikt Group, targeted various victims, but primarily within the Colombian government acros...

Discord CDN Link Abused to Deliver RAT Disguised as OneDrive File

Hackers are installing multiple RMMs like Atera and Splashtop in a new malware attack. This article details the abuse of Discord CDN link andn fake OneDrive phishing campaign discovered by Sublime Security...

CastleLoader Malware Infects 469 Devices Using Fake GitHub Repos and ClickFix Phishing

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new versatile malware loader called CastleLoader that has been put to use in campaigns distributing various information stealers and remote access trojans RATs. The activity employs Cloudflare-themed ClickFix phishing attacks and fake GitHub...

Malware Surge Hits Android: Adware, Trojans and Crypto Theft Lead Q2 Threats

Dr.Web reports Android malware surge in Q2 with adware, banking trojans and crypto theft hidden in fake apps, firmware and spyware targeting users...

Blind Eagle Uses Proton66 Hosting for Phishing, RAT Deployment on Colombian Banks

The threat actor known as Blind Eagle has been attributed with high confidence to the use of the Russian bulletproof hosting service Proton66. Trustwave SpiderLabs, in a report published last week, said it was able to make this connection by pivoting from Proton66-linked digital assets, leading t...

Android threats rise sharply, with mobile malware jumping by 151% since start of year

The Android threat landscape in the first half of 2025 has entered a new phase. An era marked not just by volume, but by coordination and precision. Attackers are no longer simply throwing malware at users and hoping for results. They’re building ecosystems . Recent Malwarebytes threat research...

TROJAN-GUARD: Hardware Trojans Detection Using GNN in RTL Designs

Chip manufacturing is a complex process, and to achieve a faster time to market, an increasing number of untrusted third-party tools and designs from around the world are being utilized. The use of these untrusted third party intellectual properties IPs and tools increases the risk of adversaries...

Detecting Hardware Trojans in Microprocessors via Hardware Error Correction Code-based Modules

Software-exploitable Hardware Trojans HTs enable attackers to execute unauthorized software or gain illicit access to privileged operations. This manuscript introduces a hardware-based methodology for detecting runtime HT activations using Error Correction Codes ECCs on a RISC-V microprocessor...

ClickFix Email Scam Alert: Fake Booking.com Emails Deliver Malware

Cofense Intelligence uncovers a surge in ClickFix email scams impersonating Booking.com, delivering RATs and info-stealers. Learn how these…...

IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics

IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter of 2025: A total of 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps were blocked...

Transformers for Secure Hardware Systems: Applications, Challenges, and Outlook

The rise of hardware-level security threats, such as side-channel attacks, hardware Trojans, and firmware vulnerabilities, demands advanced detection mechanisms that are more intelligent and adaptive. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing the complexity and evasiveness of modern...

Scammers Use Fake Kling AI Ads to Spread Malware

Scammers impersonate Kling AI AI-powered video generation tool using fake ads and websites to spread malware. Check Point Research details how the attack tricks users into downloading RATs...

Horabot Malware Targets 6 Latin American Nations Using Invoice-Themed Phishing Emails

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign that's being used to distribute malware called Horabot targeting Windows users in Latin American countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The campaign is "using crafted emails that impersonate invoice...