Notepad++ patched a vulnerability that attackers used to hijack its update system and deliver malware to targeted users. Notepad++ fixed a vulnerability that allowed a China-linked APT group to hijack its update mechanism and selectively push malware to chosen targets.…
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VS Code extensions with 125M+ installs expose users to cyberattacks
Four popular VS Code extensions with 125M+ installs have flaws that could let hackers steal files and run code remotely. OX Security researchers warn that security flaws in four widely used VS Code extensions (Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview…
China-linked APT weaponized Dell RecoverPoint zero-day since 2024
A suspected Chinese state-linked group exploited a critical Dell RecoverPoint flaw (CVE-2026-22769) in zero-day attacks starting mid-2024. Mandiant and Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported that a suspected China-linked APT group quietly exploited a critical zero-day flaw in Dell RecoverPoint…
U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar…
Keenadu backdoor found preinstalled on Android devices, powers Ad fraud campaign
Kaspersky uncovered Keenadu, an Android backdoor used for ad fraud that can even take full control of devices. Kaspersky has identified a new Android malware called Keenadu. It can be preinstalled in device firmware, hidden inside system apps, or even…
SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware
Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users into downloading malware that installs the StealC info-stealer. Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs team uncovered a SmartLoader campaign in which attackers cloned a legitimate MCP server linked to Oura Health…
Polish cybercrime Police arrest man linked to Phobos ransomware operation
Officers from Poland’s Central Bureau of Cybercrime Control (CBZC) police arrested a 47-year-old man linked to the Phobos ransomware operation. Polish authorities arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of involvement in cybercrime and linked him to the Phobos ransomware operation. Police…
Poorly crafted phishing campaign leverages bogus security incident report
Attackers used a fake PDF incident report hosted on AWS to scare victims into enabling 2FA, though a poorly crafted phishing campaign. Freelance security consultant Xavier Mertens reported a phishing campaign using a fake PDF security incident report hosted on AWS…
South Korea slaps $25M fine on Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany over Salesforce breach
South Korea fined Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany $25M after hackers breached their Salesforce systems, exposing customer data. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined luxury brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. a total of 36 billion…
Encrypted RCS messaging support lands in Apple’s iOS 26.4 developer build
Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. Apple has added end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to the iOS and iPadOS 26.4 developer beta. The feature, still in testing, will roll out in…
Hackers steal OpenClaw configuration in emerging AI agent threat
Researchers found an infostealer stole a victim’s OpenClaw configuration, marking a shift toward targeting personal AI agents. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new information stealer that exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration environment, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot. According to…
Hackers sell stolen Eurail traveler information on dark web
Eurail B.V. revealed that traveler data were stolen in a recent security breach, and are now being sold on the dark web. Eurail B.V. confirmed that the traveler data stolen in a breach earlier this year is now being offered…
A security flaw at DavaIndia Pharmacy allowed attackers to access customers’ data and more
A security flaw at DavaIndia Pharmacy exposed customer data and gave outsiders full admin control of its systems. DavaIndia is a large Indian pharmacy retail chain focused on selling affordable generic medicines. Operated by Zota Health Care Ltd., the brand…
ShinyHunters leaked 600K+ Canada Goose customer records, but the firm denies it was breached
ShinyHunters leaked 600,000+ Canada Goose customer records, though the company insists its systems were not breached. Data extortion group ShinyHunters has published over 600,000 Canada Goose customer records on its data leak site. Canada Goose is a Canadian luxury outerwear…
Microsoft alerts on DNS-based ClickFix variant delivering malware via nslookup
Microsoft warns of a new ClickFix variant that tricks users into running DNS commands to fetch malware via nslookup. Microsoft has revealed a new ClickFix variant that deceives users into running a malicious nslookup command through the Windows Run dialog…
Google fixes first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2026
Google patched Chrome zero-day CVE-2026-2441, a high-severity CSS use-after-free flaw actively exploited in the wild. Google has released urgent security updates to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2441, in Chrome that is already being exploited in real-world attacks.…
Japanese sex toys maker Tenga discloses data breach
Sex toy maker Tenga says a hacker accessed an employee’s email account, potentially exposing customer names, emails, and order details. TENGA Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based Japanese sexual wellness and lifestyle company known for its innovative adult products. It employs…
Malicious npm and PyPI packages linked to Lazarus APT fake recruiter campaign
Researchers found malicious npm and PyPI packages tied to a fake recruitment campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. ReversingLabs researcher uncovered new malicious packages on npm and PyPI connected to a fake job recruitment campaign attributed to the North…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 563 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 84
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Stan Ghouls targeting Russia and Uzbekistan with NetSupport RAT Breaking Down ZeroDayRAT – New Spyware Targeting Android and iOS…