PhantomRPC: A new privilege escalation technique in Windows RPC
Kaspersky researcher discovered a vulnerability in RPC architecture that enables an attacker to create a fake RPC server and escalate their privileges.
Silver Fox uses the new ABCDoor backdoor to target organizations in Russia and India
The Silver Fox group is targeting companies in Russia and India by impersonating tax authorities to distribute ValleyRAT and the new ABCDoor backdoor.
“Legitimate” phishing: how attackers weaponize Amazon SES to bypass email security
Kaspersky expert breaks down a new phishing scheme that uses the Amazon SES cloud email service. Let's look at some examples to see how you can tell a phishing email from a real one.
Websites with an undefined trust level: avoiding the trap
We explain what suspicious websites are and how to distinguish a safe site from a fraudulent one. A new category in Kaspersky solutions: we're sharing global statistics on untrusted site detection.
OceanLotus suspected of using PyPI to deliver ZiChatBot malware
Kaspersky researchers uncovered malicious wheel packages in PyPI that targeted both Windows and Linux and contained a dropper delivering malware dubbed ZiChatBot. We attribute this activity to OceanLotus APT.
Exploits and vulnerabilities in Q1 2026
This report provides statistical data on published vulnerabilities and exploits we researched during Q1 2026. It also includes summary data on the use of C2 frameworks in APT attacks.
CVE-2025-68670: discovering an RCE vulnerability in xrdp
During a security assessment of Kaspersky USB Redirector, we discovered CVE-2025-68670: a pre-auth RCE in the xrdp server component. Project maintainers promptly patched the vulnerability.
State of ransomware in 2026
Kaspersky researchers are sharing insights into the main ransomware trends for 2026: EDR killers on the rise, switching from data encryption to data leaks, and more.
Kimsuky targets organizations with PebbleDash-based tools
Kaspersky researchers analyze a range of new PebbleDash-based tools used in recent Kimsuky campaigns and reveal their connection to the AppleSeed malware cluster.
A Deep Dive Into Attempted Exploitation of CVE-2023-33538
CVE-2023-33538 allows for command injection in TP-Link routers. We discuss exploitation attempts with payloads characteristic of Mirai botnet malware. The post A Deep Dive Into Attempted Exploitation of CVE-2023-33538 appeared first on Unit 42.
Fracturing Software Security With Frontier AI Models
Unit 42 finds frontier AI models enhance vulnerability discovery, acting as full-spectrum security researchers. They enable autonomous zero-day discovery and faster N-day patching. The post Fracturing Software Security With Frontier AI Models appeared first on Unit 42.
When Wi-Fi Encryption Fails: Protecting Your Enterprise from AirSnitch Attacks
Unit 42 research reveals AirSnitch attacks bypass WPA2/3 Wi-Fi encryption and client isolation, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. The post When Wi-Fi Encryption Fails: Protecting Your Enterprise from AirSnitch Attacks appeared first on Unit 42.