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Infinity Stealer: New Python-Based Malware Targets macOS with ClickFix Lures

29 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Infinity Stealer is a new info-stealing malware targeting macOS users by leveraging fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs and a Python payload compiled into a native binary with Nuitka. The campaign uses clever ClickFix social engineering and advanced evasion techniques to steal credentials, crypto wallets, and developer secrets, marking a new era in macOS threats.

#Infinity Stealer | #macOS malware | #social engineering

Inside the Mind of the Target: How Hackers Weaponize Psychology in the Age of AI

25 Mar 2026 news

Hackers are no longer just exploiting code—they’re exploiting minds. As AI-driven social engineering becomes the cybercriminal’s weapon of choice, organizations must evolve their defenses, turning employees from the weakest link into the first line of defense.

#Cybersecurity | #Social Engineering | #Human Psychology

How Iran’s Handala Hack Group Used Fake Apps to Spy on Windows Users | Netcrook

24 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

Iranian hackers are tricking Windows users into installing fake messaging and password apps, allowing them to spy on private conversations and steal sensitive files. The FBI’s latest warning reveals how the Handala Hack group operates and how you can stay safe.

#Iranian Hackers | #Cyber Espionage | #Social Engineering

Why Senior Employees Fall for CEO Fraud: Lessons from Italy’s Supreme Court

24 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A landmark CEO fraud case in Italy’s Supreme Court exposes the dangers of blaming individuals for cyberattacks, highlighting the need for robust organizational defenses and a new culture of shared digital responsibility.

#CEO Fraud | #Cybersecurity Law | #Social Engineering

Cybercrime Goes Industrial: The Ruthless, Rapid-Fire Attacks of 2026

24 Mar 2026 news

M-Trends 2026 uncovers a world where cybercriminals act like organized corporations—swapping access in seconds, exploiting zero-days, and crippling recovery systems. Defenders face a new era of speed, coordination, and complexity.

#Cybercrime | #Ransomware | #Social Engineering

Google Forms Job Scam: PureHVNC RAT Delivered via Trusted Platforms

24 Mar 2026 news

A new scam uses convincing Google Forms and LinkedIn messages to deliver the PureHVNC RAT, giving attackers remote control and data theft capabilities—highlighting the risks of trusted-platform abuse.

#Malware Epidemic | #Cybercrime | #Social Engineering

VS Code Trap: North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Developer Workspaces with StoatWaffle

24 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Asia

North Korean hackers are hijacking VS Code projects and fake interviews to deploy StoatWaffle malware, stealing credentials and targeting crypto professionals. Microsoft responds with new security measures.

#North Korean hackers | #StoatWaffle malware | #social engineering

Russian Intelligence Targets Signal and WhatsApp in Sophisticated Phishing Campaign, FBI Warns

21 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

The FBI has publicly attributed widespread phishing attacks on encrypted messaging apps to Russian intelligence services. These attacks hijack Signal and WhatsApp accounts by tricking users into sharing verification codes or scanning malicious QR codes, compromising thousands of high-value targets globally.

#Phishing | #Russian Intelligence | #Social Engineering

The Cookie Con: How Everyday Web Tools Enable Social Engineering

20 Mar 2026 news

Cookies make web browsing easier, but they also hand cybercriminals the keys to your digital life. Discover how social engineering thrives on these everyday tools—and what you can do to stay safe.

#Cookies | #Social Engineering | #Cybercrime

Phishing the Fortress: Inside Aura’s 900,000-Record Data Breach

20 Mar 2026 news

Aura suffered a data breach affecting 900,000 records after a social engineering attack. Thanks to layered security, only basic contact information was exposed, highlighting both the risks and strengths of modern cyber defenses.

#Phishing | #Cybersecurity | #Social Engineering