Open VSX Supply Chain Attack Used Compromised Dev Account to Spread GlassWorm
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a supply chain attack targeting the Open VSX Registry in which unidentified threat actors compromised a legitimate developer's resources to push malicious updates to downstream users. "On January 30, 2026, four established Open
eScan Antivirus Update Servers Compromised to Deliver Multi-Stage Malware
The update infrastructure for eScan antivirus, a security solution developed by Indian cybersecurity company MicroWorld Technologies, has been compromised by unknown attackers to deliver a persistent downloader to enterprise and consumer systems. "Malicious updates were distribut
Notepad++ Official Update Mechanism Hijacked to Deliver Malware to Select Users
The maintainer of Notepad++ has revealed that state-sponsored attackers hijacked the utility's update mechanism to redirect update traffic to malicious servers instead. "The attack involved [an] infrastructure-level compromise that allowed malicious actors to intercept and redire
⚡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnet, Office Zero-Day, MongoDB Ransoms, AI Hijacks & New Threats
Every week brings new discoveries, attacks, and defenses that shape the state of cybersecurity. Some threats are stopped quickly, while others go unseen until they cause real damage. Sometimes a single update, exploit, or mistake changes how we think about risk and protection. Ev
Supply chain attack on eScan antivirus: detecting and remediating malicious updates
On January 20, Kaspersky solutions detected malware used in eScan antivirus supply chain attack. In this article we provide available information on the threat: indicators of compromise, threat hunting and mitigating tips, etc.
Kimwolf Botnet Lurking in Corporate, Govt. Networks
A new Internet-of-Things botnet called Kimwolf has spread to more than 2 million devices, forcing infected systems to participate in massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and to relay other malicious and abusive Internet traffic. Kimwolf's ability to scan the local
Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?
The cybercriminals in control of Kimwolf -- a disruptive botnet that has infected more than 2 million devices -- recently shared a screenshot indicating they'd compromised the control panel for Badbox 2.0, a vast China-based botnet powered by malicious software that comes pre-ins
Sandworm Blamed for Wiper Attack on Poland Power Grid
Researchers attributed the failed attempt to the infamous Russian APT Sandworm, which is notorious for wiper attacks on critical infrastructure organizations.
Beauty in Destruction: Exploring Malware's Impact Through Art
Artistic initiatives turn cybersecurity into immersive exhibits at the Museum of Malware Art, transforming digital threats into thought-provoking experiences.
'Stanley' Toolkit Turns Chrome Into Undetectable Phishing Vector
The malware-as-a-service kit enables malicious extensions to overlay pages on real websites without changing the visible URL, signaling a fresh challenge for enterprise security.
Vibe-Coded 'Sicarii' Ransomware Can't Be Decrypted
A new ransomware strain that entered the scene last year has poorly designed code and uses Hebrew language that might be a false flag.
New Osiris Ransomware Emerges as New Strain Using POORTRY Driver in BYOVD Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new ransomware family called Osiris that targeted a major food service franchisee operator in Southeast Asia in November 2025. The attack leveraged a malicious driver called POORTRY as part of a known technique referred to as