A 36-year-old American man took his own life after two months of interacting with Gemini, with the chatbot reportedly pushing the concept of digital immortality. We explore why scenarios straight from Black Mirror are becoming a reality, and how to push back.
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 16th March, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES United States-based medical technology company Stryker has suffered a cyberattack that caused a global disruption to its environment. The company said its surgical robotics, clinical communications platform, and life support monitors are […] The post 16th March – Threat Intelligence Report appeared first on Check Point Research .
The attackers used a DKIM-signed phishing email, trusted redirect infrastructure, compromised servers, and Cloudflare-protected phishing pages. The post Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Attempts to find proxy servers are among the most common scans our honeypots detect. Most of the time, the attacker attempts to use a host header or include the hostname in the URL to trigger the proxy server forwarding the request. In some cases, common URL prefixes like "/proxy/" are used. This weekend, I noticed a slightly different pattern in our logs:
Storm-2561 is distributing fake VPN clients through SEO poisoning, deploying trojans, and stealing login information. The post Threat Actor Targeting VPN Users in New Credential Theft Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Hundreds of GitHub accounts were accessed using credentials stolen in the VS Code GlassWorm campaign. The post ForceMemo: Python Repositories Compromised in GlassWorm Aftermath appeared first on SecurityWeek .
A sophisticated keylogger campaign has been discovered, utilizing spear-phishing emails with attachments containing hidden malware. The campaign targets multiple countries, employing various packaging styles and execution methods. The malware, known as VIP_Keylogger, is delivered using steganography and process hollowing techniques. It focuses on stealing sensitive information from browsers, email clients, and other applications. The keylogger captures browser data, decrypts passwords, and exfiltrates information through multiple channels, including email. While some features appear disabled, the malware demonstrates advanced capabilities in data theft and evasion techniques.
A new variant of the ClickFix technique has been identified, where attackers convince users to execute malicious commands on their devices through the Win + R shortcut. This variation uses a 'net use' command to map a network drive from an external server, followed by executing a '.cmd' batch file. The script downloads a ZIP archive, unpacks it, and executes a legitimate WorkFlowy application with modified, malicious logic hidden inside an '.asar' archive. This acts as a C2 beacon and a dropper for the final malware payload. The attack bypasses typical detection methods and utilizes Electron application bundling to hide malicious code.
A credential theft campaign by Storm-2561 exploits SEO poisoning to distribute fake VPN clients. Users searching for legitimate VPN software are redirected to malicious websites hosting ZIP files containing trojans masquerading as trusted VPN clients. These digitally signed trojans harvest VPN credentials and exfiltrate data to attacker-controlled infrastructure. The campaign uses GitHub repositories, legitimate code-signing certificates, and sophisticated post-theft redirection strategies to avoid detection. The attack chain involves initial access through SEO manipulation, execution of malicious MSI files, credential theft via fake VPN interfaces, and data exfiltration. Defensive recommendations include enabling cloud-delivered protection, using EDR in block mode, and enforcing multi-factor authentication.
A recurring phishing scheme impersonates United Healthcare, offering a free Oral-B toothbrush as bait. The scammers have evolved their tactics, now using IPv6-mapped IPv4 addresses to obfuscate links in emails. This technique makes the IP addresses appear confusing while remaining valid and routable. The phishing emails direct victims to fast-rotating landing pages, likely aiming to collect personal information and card data under the guise of confirming eligibility or paying for shipping. The article provides technical details on how the IPv6 trick works and offers advice on staying safe, including steps to take if personal information has been compromised.
Initial evidence indicates Iran may be behind the attack, but officials admitted it could be a false flag. The post Hacking Attempt Reported at Poland’s Nuclear Research Center appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Personal information such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers was accessed by hackers. The post Loblaw Data Breach Impacts Customer Information appeared first on SecurityWeek .
A widespread SMS pumping campaign has been identified, targeting customer sign-up pages. The attackers, designated as O-UNC-036, use disposable email infrastructure and proxy services to launch high-volume, automated attacks against public API endpoints. Their objective is to create numerous accounts and trigger SMS messages to actor-controlled phone numbers, generating significant financial costs for target organizations. The attack pattern involves reconnaissance, infrastructure setup, and high-volume requests using known high-cost phone country codes. The campaign has been active since at least March 2024, affecting multiple tenants and organizations. Recommended protective measures include implementing FIDO Authentication, blocking suspicious domains and ASNs, and enhancing monitoring and response capabilities.
Starbucks said the incident involved phishing attacks targeting an employee portal, affecting hundreds. The post Starbucks Data Breach Impacts Employees appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Huntress SOC analysts have uncovered sophisticated data exfiltration techniques employed by threat actors. The analysis reveals the use of various tools for data staging, including WinZip, 7Zip, and Windows' native tar.exe. Exfiltration methods observed include the use of finger.exe and backup utilities like restic, BackBlaze, and s5cmd. A specific incident on February 25, 2026, involved INC ransomware deployment, with the threat actor using PSEXEC for privilege escalation and creating a scheduled task to run a malicious PowerShell script. The actor utilized the Restic backup utility, renamed as winupdate.exe, to exfiltrate data. Similar tactics were observed in a previous incident on February 9, suggesting a pattern in the threat actor's methodology.
Google paid over $3.7 million for Chrome vulnerabilities, and more than $3.5 million for cloud security defects. The post Google Paid Out $17 Million in Bug Bounty Rewards in 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek .
