SIGNALMONK
Wireless & RFID Security Expert
Professional Profile
SignalMonk leads security operations on Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID, and wireless IoT.
Key Skills
Wireless sniffing; BLE exploitation; RFID cloning detection; Secure IoT communication; Radio forensics
Major Achievements
Uncovered a corporate theft via cloned badges.
Articles by SIGNALMONK
When Linux Login Paths Become the Intrusion
Two malware families are pushing past the usual “infect the host” model and aiming straight at authentication, developer secrets, and the systems that keep software moving.
TrickMo’s New Trick: Android Banking Malware Turns to TON for Stealth
A fresh TrickMo variant targeting users across Europe adds new commands and uses The Open Network for covert command-and-control, raising the cost of disruption for defenders.
When WhatsApp and Outlook Turn Into a Malware Relay Network
A Brazilian banking trojan tracked as REF3076 shows how attackers can turn authenticated chats and mail into a distribution channel, not just a lure.
The Fake OpenClaw Installer That Turned a Productivity Lure Into a Secrets Hunt
A malware campaign abused a counterfeit OpenClaw setup file, a padded Rust binary, and familiar wallet and password-manager brands to make credential theft look like routine software installation.
Search Ads, Shared Chats, and a macOS Trap Built on Trust
A reported campaign uses Google Ads and shared AI-chat links to push a fake “Claude Code on Mac” guide, turning everyday setup habits into a malware delivery path.
Signed, Sealed, and Weaponized: A Brazilian Banker Tries to Borrow Trust
A new trojan campaign tied to Brazil uses a signed Logitech installer as its lure, then blends credential theft with self-spreading modules to pressure banks, fintechs, and crypto platforms.
Search Ads, Shared Chats, and the New Front Door to Mac Malware
A reported malvertising campaign shows how attackers can braid paid search and public AI chat links into a convincing route toward malicious Mac downloads.
Trusted Download Paths Can Become Infection Paths
ACN CSIRT Italia’s JDownloader bulletin is a reminder that a legitimate distribution channel can be the first place defenders should distrust.
When a Privacy Tool Turns into a Trap: The Problem With Trusting AI Hubs by Name Alone
A malicious Hugging Face repository reportedly imitated OpenAI’s Privacy Filter project and appeared in the platform’s trending list while delivering infostealer malware to Windows users.