Iranian threat group Boggy Serpens' cyberespionage evolves with AI-enhanced malware and refined social engineering. Unit 42 details their persistent targeting. The post Boggy Serpens Threat Assessment appeared first on Unit 42.
Unit 42 research explores how AI is currently used in malware, from superficial integrations to advanced decision-making, and its future impact. The post Analyzing the Current State of AI Use in Malware appeared first on Unit 42.
In early January 2026, KrebsOnSecurity revealed how a security researcher disclosed a vulnerability that was used to assemble Kimwolf, the world's largest and most disruptive botnet. Since then, the person in control of Kimwolf -- who goes by the handle "Dort" -- has coordinated
ClickFix campaigns have adapted to the latest defenses with a new technique to trick users into infecting their own machines with malware.
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software offers hackers multiple benefits, including stealth, persistence, and operational efficiency.
Keenadu downloads payloads that hijack browser searches, commit ad fraud, and execute other actions without user knowledge.
A China-related attacker has exploited the vendor flaw since mid-2024, allowing it to move laterally, maintain persistent access, and deploy malware.
The slower pace of upgrades has the unintended impact of creating a haven for attackers, especially for initial access brokers and ransomware gangs.
A Russian-speaking hacker used generative AI to compromise the FortiGate firewalls, targeting credentials and backups for possible follow-on ransomware attacks.
The long-active Iranian threat group debuted various attack strains and payloads in attacks against organizations in the Middle East and Africa.
The North Korean threat group also leveraged Comebacker backdoor, Blindingcan RAT, and info stealer Infohook in its recent attacks.
Researchers suggest defenders monitor how these malicious groups re-form and leverage the useful threat intel to guide their next moves.