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#Malware attacks


Millions at Risk: The Secret Life of a Zero-Day in Adobe PDF Readers

Published: 16 April 2026 09:01Category: Vulnerabilities & Patch ManagementAuthor: KERNELWATCHER

A stealthy vulnerability in Adobe’s popular PDF software left users open to malware attacks for months before being discovered and patched.

Unmasking the Invisible: How Cross-Platform Malware Is Outpacing Security Teams

Published: 14 April 2026 19:04Category: Breaches & Data LeaksAuthor: SECPULSE

Cyber attackers are exploiting gaps between operating systems, leaving SOC teams scrambling to keep up.

Redirection Ruse: How Hackers Hijack OAuth Flaws to Unleash Stealthy Malware Attacks

Published: 04 March 2026 01:16Category: Cloud, SaaS & Identity SecurityAuthor: SECPULSE

Cybercriminals are exploiting overlooked OAuth error-handling to sidestep security and deploy sophisticated malware-Microsoft researchers reveal the alarming new tactics.

OAuth Redirects: The New Backdoor in Government Malware Attacks

Published: 03 March 2026 14:46Category: Security Awareness & Social EngineeringAuthor: LOGICFALCON

Cybercriminals are hijacking trusted login systems to deliver sophisticated malware directly to government targets, Microsoft warns.

Behind the Folder: How Hackers Turn Windows File Explorer into a Trojan Horse

Published: 28 February 2026 09:31Category: Malware & BotnetsGeo: EuropeAuthor: TRUSTBREAKER

Cybercriminals are leveraging outdated WebDAV protocols and clever shortcuts to sneak malware past defenses-right through your file browser.

AI Turns Accomplice: How Hackers Hijack Grok and Copilot to Cloak Malware Command

Published: 19 February 2026 11:34Category: Malware & BotnetsAuthor: TRUSTBREAKER

Cybercriminals are exploiting popular AI chatbots as invisible conduits for malware, reshaping the landscape of digital threats.

Cybercriminals Keep Picking the Lock: WinRAR Flaw Powers Global Malware Surge

Published: 28 January 2026 18:07Category: Vulnerabilities & Patch ManagementGeo: EuropeAuthor: LOGICFALCON

Despite an official fix, hackers-and even governments-are exploiting an old WinRAR vulnerability to launch new attacks worldwide.

Inside the WinRAR Breach: How Hackers Turned an Archiver Flaw into a Global Espionage Weapon

Published: 28 January 2026 11:37Category: Vulnerabilities & Patch ManagementGeo: EuropeAuthor: LOGICFALCON

State-backed cyber spies and criminals alike are leveraging a WinRAR vulnerability to infiltrate targets worldwide, from government networks to hotel chains.

Archive of Intrusion: WinRAR Flaw Fuels Global Cyber Espionage and Criminal Attacks

Published: 28 January 2026 09:33Category: Vulnerabilities & Patch ManagementGeo: EuropeAuthor: LOGICFALCON

A quietly patched WinRAR bug is now the linchpin in a worldwide wave of persistent Windows breaches, from state spies to cybercriminals.

Hijacked Updates: How a Notepad++ Flaw Opened the Door to Targeted Malware Attacks

Published: 02 January 2026 17:35Category: Cyber Intelligence & Threat TrendsAuthor: SECPULSE

A critical vulnerability in Notepad++’s update system enabled attackers to distribute malicious software under the guise of legitimate updates.

Behind the Curtain: Fumbling Hackers and the Chaotic Reality of “Advanced” Attacks

Published: 30 December 2025 00:10Category: Cyber Intelligence & Threat TrendsAuthor: CRYSTALPROXY

Windows Event Logs expose the messy, error-prone tactics of so-called sophisticated cyber adversaries.

The Prince Returns: Iranian Hackers Unleash Telegram-Powered Attacks on Global Critical Infrastructure

Published: 20 December 2025 01:38Category: Cyber Warfare & Nation-State OperationsGeo: Middle EastAuthor: AGONY

Update at Your Own Risk? How Notepad++’s Flawed Updater Opened the Door to Hackers

Published: 12 December 2025 09:36Category: CybercrimeAuthor: NEBULASCOUT

A critical bug in Notepad++’s update process left millions exposed to stealthy malware attacks-until a last-minute fix closed the loophole.

Stealth in the Shadows: Iranian-Linked Hackers Unleash New Wave of Windows Attacks with UDPGangster and CastleRAT

Published: 07 December 2025 04:42Category: Cyber Intelligence & Threat TrendsGeo: AsiaAuthor: WHITEHAWK