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Helpdesk Hoax: Microsoft Teams Impersonation Attacks Target Enterprise Networks

20 Apr 2026 news

Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Teams and remote support tools to impersonate IT staff, gaining access to corporate networks and exfiltrating sensitive data while blending in with normal operations.

#Microsoft Teams | #Cybersecurity | #Data Theft

Phantom Aid: Inside UAC-0247’s Browser and WhatsApp Data Heist on Hospitals and Governments

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

UAC-0247 uses fake aid proposals and advanced malware to infiltrate Ukrainian hospitals and governments, stealing browser and WhatsApp data through sophisticated phishing and custom hacking tools.

#Cybercrime | #Data Theft | #Ukraine

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware’s Relentless Plateau: The New Normal in Cybercrime Risk

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

Ransomware attacks have stabilized at historically high levels into 2026, marking a new baseline for cyber risk. Explore the latest shifts in group activity, attack tactics, and sector vulnerabilities in this investigative report.

#Ransomware | #Cybercriminals | #Data Theft

Malware in the Crosshairs: UAC-0247 Strikes Ukrainian Clinics and State Agencies

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A shadowy threat group, UAC-0247, is exploiting humanitarian crises to launch a wave of sophisticated data-theft malware attacks on Ukrainian public sector institutions. Discover how the campaign works, what’s at risk, and how defenders can respond.

#UAC-0247 | #Cybercrime | #Data Theft

Agentic AI Browsers: The New Frontline for Data Theft and Prompt Injection Attacks

16 Apr 2026 news

Agentic LLM browsers are revolutionizing web automation—but their hidden control planes are turning old web bugs into powerful tools for attackers. Discover how vulnerabilities in AI-driven browsers enable stealthy session hijacking and data theft, and why new safeguards may not be enough.

#AI Browsers | #Cybersecurity | #Data Theft

Critical Vulnerabilities in Progress OpenEdge Expose Sensitive Data

15 Apr 2026 news

Progress Software’s OpenEdge platform faces critical security flaws that could let remote attackers access sensitive files and data. Immediate patching is urged to prevent exploitation.

#OpenEdge vulnerabilities | #Data theft | #Security patch

AI Agents in Your Browser: How LLMs Are Creating New Cybercrime Risks

15 Apr 2026 news

Agentic browsers powered by LLMs bring productivity—and alarming new vulnerabilities. Explore how attackers exploit AI agents for hijack and data theft in the next generation of web browsers.

#AI Browsers | #Data Theft | #Security Risks

Chrome Extensions Used to Steal Google and Telegram Data from 20,000 Users

14 Apr 2026 news

A massive cluster of Chrome extensions has been exposed for stealing Google and Telegram account data from at least 20,000 users. The extensions, disguised as games and utilities, funneled stolen credentials to a common backend and injected malicious scripts across the web.

#Chrome Extensions | #Data Theft | #Cybersecurity Threats

Invisible Gateways: The Unseen Risks of AI Browser Extensions in the Enterprise

10 Apr 2026 news

AI-powered browser extensions are quietly infiltrating enterprise environments, often escaping detection and carrying significant security risks. Learn how these tools have become a new, dangerous attack vector—and what organizations must do to regain control.

#AI Extensions | #Cybersecurity | #Data Theft

PDF Trojan: Unpatched Adobe Reader Zero-Day Exploited in Silent Data Heists

09 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Reader is being exploited with malicious PDFs targeting Russian oil and gas sectors. The attack requires no user interaction beyond opening the file, allowing hackers to steal data and potentially launch more severe attacks. No fix is available yet, so users must exercise extreme caution.

#Adobe Reader | #Data Theft | #Zero-Day Flaw