A new phishing tactic involving fake Microsoft and Google Calendar invites has been identified, aimed at stealing login credentials. These sophisticated attacks mimic designs from well-known platforms, exploiting routine business activities like scheduling meetings. Threat actors use email spoofing and create fake urgent calendar invitations to deceive employees. The phishing emails often contain buttons or links that redirect to fake login pages, closely resembling official Microsoft or Google login screens. The campaigns exploit the popularity of calendar invitations in corporate environments, allowing attackers to gather sensitive information if users are not vigilant. To prevent falling victim to these attacks, it is crucial to verify the authenticity of calendar invites, carefully check sender details, and avoid clicking suspicious links from unknown senders.
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The blockchain-based lender has confirmed a data breach after ShinyHunters leaked over 2GB of data allegedly stolen from the company. The post Nearly 1 Million User Records Compromised in Figure Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Arkanix Stealer, a newly discovered malware operating under a Malware-as-a-Service model, targets a wide range of user data including cryptocurrencies, gaming, and online banking information. The stealer, available in both Python and C++ versions, offers configurable features and employs various techniques to evade detection. It can extract data from multiple browsers, VPNs, and gaming platforms, as well as capture screenshots and RDP connection details. The malware authors promoted their product through a Discord server and implemented a referral program to attract customers. The campaign appears to have been short-lived, with infrastructure taken down around December 2025.
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called TrustConnect has been discovered masquerading as a legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool. The malware, classified as a remote access trojan (RAT), uses a fake business website as its command and control center and MaaS portal. Priced at $300 per month, it offers features like a web-based C2 dashboard, automated payload generation with digital signatures, and remote desktop capabilities. The malware has been distributed through various email campaigns, often alongside legitimate RMM tools. Proofpoint researchers identified links between TrustConnect's creator and previous users of Redline stealer. The emergence of this new MaaS demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the cybercrime market and the thriving ecosystem of RMM abuse.
This analysis reveals the growing threat of malicious OAuth applications in Microsoft Entra ID, which attackers use for persistence and privilege escalation. The report details how these apps blend in with legitimate integrations, making detection challenging. It describes the creation of OAuth Apps Scout, an automated detection pipeline that identifies emerging malicious OAuth apps. The research uncovered multiple campaigns, including one involving 19 apps impersonating well-known brands. The report compares tactics from 2019 to 2025, showing an evolution in attacker strategies from Microsoft impersonation to third-party SaaS spoofing. It concludes with actionable defense strategies for organizations to protect against these threats.
A new Android banking Trojan named Massiv has been discovered, posing a significant threat to mobile banking users. This malware allows remote control of infected devices and enables Device Takeover attacks, leading to fraudulent transactions from victims' accounts. Massiv is distributed through side-loading, often masquerading as IPTV applications. It features overlay functionality, keylogging, and SMS/Push message interception to steal sensitive data. The malware has targeted government applications and digital identity wallets, particularly in Portugal. Massiv supports screen streaming and UI-tree modes for remote control, bypassing screen capture protections. The trend of malware masquerading as IPTV apps is increasing, exploiting users' willingness to install from unofficial sources.
This entry describes a Maltrail Indicator of Compromise (IOC) dated February 19, 2026, categorized as malware with a medium risk level. The information is sourced from the CIRCL OSINT feed and is labeled as an unsupervised, manual collection of network activity observations. No specific affected versions, exploits in the wild, or patches are noted, and no detailed technical indicators or vulnerabilities are provided. The threat is primarily an OSINT observation without concrete actionable details or known active exploitation. Given the lack of detailed technical data, the threat appears to be of medium severity, reflecting potential but unconfirmed risk. Organizations should remain vigilant for related network anomalies but no immediate critical action is mandated. The threat's global impact is uncertain due to the absence of affected products or sectors. Countries with significant use of network monitoring tools and high cyber threat exposure may be more attentive to such IOC feeds. Overall, this represents a medium-level malware-related network activity observation without direct exploit evidence.
This entry describes a Maltrail Indicator of Compromise (IOC) dated February 18, 2026, sourced from the CIRCL OSINT feed. It is categorized as malware-related network activity with a medium risk level. No specific affected product versions, exploits in the wild, or patches are identified. The IOC appears to be an observation from open-source intelligence without detailed technical indicators or attack vectors. Given the lack of detailed exploit information and absence of known active exploitation, the threat is assessed as medium severity. Organizations should monitor network traffic for suspicious activity consistent with Maltrail detections and maintain vigilance in threat intelligence updates. The threat is relevant globally due to the generic nature of network-based malware activity but lacks specificity to target particular countries or sectors. Practical mitigation involves enhancing network monitoring, deploying anomaly detection tools, and ensuring timely threat intelligence integration. No direct CVSS score is available, so severity is inferred from available data.
The KRVTZ-NET IDS alerts dated 2026-02-17 represent observed network reconnaissance activity detected by an intrusion detection system. These alerts are categorized as low severity and are derived from open-source intelligence (OSINT) feeds, indicating preliminary scanning or probing rather than active exploitation. No specific vulnerabilities, exploits, or affected product versions are identified, and no patches or mitigations are currently available. The activity is likely part of the reconnaissance phase in the cyber kill chain, aiming to gather information about network assets. Given the lack of known exploits and the low severity rating, the immediate risk to organizations is limited but should not be ignored as reconnaissance often precedes more targeted attacks. Organizations worldwide using network IDS solutions and monitoring OSINT feeds may observe similar alerts. The threat does not require authentication or user interaction and has a limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability at this stage. Suggested severity is low, reflecting the preliminary nature of the activity and the absence of direct exploitation.
The KRVTZ-NET IDS alerts dated 2026-02-11 represent network reconnaissance activity detected by an intrusion detection system. The alerts are categorized as low severity and are based on open-source intelligence (OSINT) observations without specific exploit details or affected product versions. No known exploits or patches are associated with this activity, indicating it is likely preliminary scanning or probing rather than an active attack. The threat is primarily informational, highlighting reconnaissance efforts that could precede more targeted attacks. Organizations should monitor for unusual network activity and strengthen detection capabilities to identify potential follow-on threats. Given the lack of specific vulnerabilities or exploits, the immediate risk is low but warrants vigilance. The threat is relevant globally, especially in regions with high network infrastructure usage and strategic importance. Due to the reconnaissance nature and low severity, the suggested severity is low. Defenders should focus on improving network visibility and anomaly detection to mitigate potential escalation.
An investigation using Silent Push's Traffic Origin and residential proxy data revealed a suspicious Chinese VPN provider. The analysis focused on IP address 205.198.91.155, which showed unusual traffic from Russia, China, Myanmar, Iran, and Venezuela. This IP was linked to the domain lvcha.in, hosting a Chinese-language VPN. Further investigation uncovered nearly 50 related domains promoting the same VPN, suggesting attempts to bypass country-level firewalls. The VPN's infrastructure was found to use residential proxies and had connections to various high-risk countries. This case study demonstrates the importance of verifying physical and technical behaviors of connections to protect against fraud and state-sponsored actors using stolen identities and spoofed locations.
CVE-2025-12357 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the ISO 15118-2 protocol used by electric vehicle (EV) chargers. It involves manipulation of the Signal Level Attenuation Characterization (SLAC) protocol via spoofed measurements, enabling a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack between an EV and its charger. The attack can be conducted wirelessly within close proximity through electromagnetic induction, without requiring authentication or user interaction. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the charging communication, potentially allowing attackers to intercept or alter charging commands and data. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. Organizations deploying ISO 15118-2 compliant EV chargers should prioritize mitigation to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation. Countries with significant EV adoption and infrastructure, such as the United States, Germany, China, Japan, and others, are at higher risk. The vulnerability’s CVSS score is 6.3, reflecting medium severity due to its remote attack vector but limited scope and impact. Defenders should implement network segmentation, monitor for anomalous SLAC traffic, and apply vendor updates once available.
Salt Typhoon, a China-linked cyber espionage group, exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) in Citrix NetScaler Gateway appliances to target a European telecommunications organization. The attackers used DLL sideloading to deploy the SNAPPYBEE backdoor and leveraged LightNode VPS endpoints for command and control. The intrusion involved lateral movement from the compromised gateway to Citrix VDA hosts with the intent of data exfiltration. Darktrace detected the attack early through anomaly-based detection, enabling containment before significant damage occurred. No known exploits are currently in the wild. The threat demonstrates sophisticated stealth techniques by state-sponsored actors targeting critical infrastructure. Organizations using Citrix infrastructure, especially in telecommunications, should monitor proactively and apply patches when available. The suggested severity is medium due to the targeted nature and exploitation complexity.
MuddyWater, an Iranian cyber espionage group, is deploying DCHSpy, an Android surveillance malware, amid the Israel-Iran conflict. DCHSpy is distributed through malicious VPN apps promoted on Telegram and can collect extensive data including WhatsApp messages, contacts, SMS, files, location, call logs, audio recordings, and photos. Recent variants have improved data exfiltration capabilities, particularly targeting WhatsApp and specific files. The malware uses lures related to StarLink to exploit internet outages in Iran. It shares infrastructure with SandStrike, another Android malware targeting Bahá’í practitioners. This campaign poses significant espionage risks to Android users in targeted regions and conflict zones.
Chaos RAT is an open-source remote administration tool written in Golang that has evolved since 2022 to support both Linux and Windows platforms. A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30850 exists in its web control panel, allowing remote code execution on the server. Although currently limited in usage, Chaos RAT's low detection profile enables threat actors to perform espionage, data exfiltration, and maintain persistent access. The malware employs multiple techniques including privilege escalation, persistence, and command and control communications. Organizations should prioritize patching the vulnerable control panel, restrict access to administrative interfaces, and monitor for indicators of compromise. The threat is assessed as high severity due to its potential impact and ease of exploitation without user interaction. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or patch links are provided. The affected platforms include Linux and Windows systems. No specific countries are identified as targeted, but those with significant Linux and Windows server use and strategic geopolitical interests may be at higher risk.
The Mimo intrusion set is exploiting CVE-2024-46483, a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Craft CMS, to deploy webshells and execute malicious payloads. The attack chain includes downloading infection scripts and deploying a loader, cryptominer (XMRig), and residential proxyware (IPRoyal) for financial gain. The group uses unique identifiers such as '4l4md4r' and 'n1tr0' and has been linked to operators 'EtxArny' and 'N1tr0'. Detection can focus on unusual processes in temporary directories and kernel module changes. The campaign targets Craft CMS installations globally, with a focus on financially motivated exploitation rather than geopolitical objectives. The threat is medium severity due to the impact on confidentiality and availability, ease of exploitation via RCE, and the scope of affected web servers. Organizations using Craft CMS should prioritize patching and monitoring for indicators of compromise.
The 'Game of Emperor' report details a persistent cyber intrusion campaign by the threat actor 'Earth Estries' targeting sectors such as consulting, managed service providers, NGOs, and telecoms. The campaign affects multiple countries primarily outside Europe, including Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam. There are no known exploits or patches associated with this threat. The campaign is ongoing but assessed as medium severity due to its persistence and potential indirect risks to European organizations through global supply chains.
Incorrect access control in eSoft Planner 3.24.08271-USA allow attackers to view all transactions performed by the company via supplying a crafted web request.
