VOLTA is a sophisticated Windows infostealer malware that uses AI-powered victim profiling to prioritize targets based on their monetization potential. It harvests credentials, browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, sessions from various platforms, and personal information. The stolen data is compiled into a structured evidence bundle and analyzed by large language models (LLMs) such as Claude Opus via OpenRouter, which rank stolen assets by value and assess victim security posture. VOLTA also performs live enrichment by accessing victim accounts on Gmail, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Discord, and Roblox using stolen tokens. The malware self-deletes after execution and operates through third-party infrastructure without actor-owned servers, indicating a builder-based distribution model allowing customized deployments.
DarkCore is a remote access trojan (RAT) that steals credentials and hijacks user sessions by reusing stolen session cookies to access services like Gmail and WhatsApp. It routes traffic through victims' IPs to mimic legitimate activity and includes hidden virtual network computing (HVNC) for stealthy desktop access. Distributed via PDF-themed shortcuts that deliver decoy documents alongside malware, DarkCore communicates with its command-and-control servers over TCP and can load additional modules dynamically.
The KREMLIN toolkit is a Brazilian banking malware operation active since May 2025, targeting Brazilian financial institutions via malicious Chrome browser extensions. It manipulates Chromium's integrity checks by forging Secure Preferences and HMACs to evade detection. The malware intercepts credentials, session tokens, and sensitive banking data through keylogging and request interception. The operation uses Ethereum smart contracts for dynamic command and control configuration and has evolved through multiple campaigns delivering different remote access trojans. Over 1,500 infections have been temporarily disrupted, with the vast majority of victims located in Brazil.
Cybercriminals are exploiting the hype around Grand Theft Auto VI by creating fake websites that impersonate official Rockstar Games promotional material. These sites offer a GTA 6 demo download which is actually a Vidar infostealer malware. The malware steals sensitive browser data including passwords, cookies, session tokens, autofill data, and FTP credentials from multiple browsers. It uses legitimate browser binaries in headless mode to bypass protections and steal data more effectively. Stolen session tokens can bypass two-factor authentication, allowing persistent unauthorized access even after password changes. This campaign leverages recent GTA 6 leaks to lure victims.
Mirage2FA is an active phishing-as-a-service toolkit built to steal Microsoft 365 credentials and authenticated sessions through Adversary-in-the-Middle attacks. Analysis shows 63.7% of identified victims are in the US, with Technology, Manufacturing, and Education among the most targeted industries. The operation generated thousands of compromise events between 2024 and 2026, including stolen session cookies, passwords, and SSO access. Once a Microsoft 365 session is hijacked, attackers gain access to corporate email, sensitive data, and trusted business accounts. The toolkit uses browser-based delivery through .htm, .xhtml, and .svg stagers, QR codes, JavaScript obfuscation, and WebSocket-based AiTM activity. Of 9,426 unique targeted email addresses, 4,532 were potentially compromised, representing approximately 48% success rate.
In February 2026, an active malware delivery campaign named Powercat was observed distributing infostealer malware disguised as utility or cheat software for popular PC games including Roblox, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto V. The multi-stage infection chain begins with an initial executable that profiles victims and establishes persistence, followed by a Java-based loader that deploys the final infostealer payload. The malware targets cryptocurrency wallets (Exodus, Atomic, Monero-Gui), browser data from Chromium-based applications, Discord tokens, and gaming accounts with payment information. It includes surveillance capabilities such as keylogging, webcam capture, and screen recording. The campaign particularly targets children who frequent gaming platforms and pay-to-cheat websites, with evidence suggesting collected personal information may be used for blackmail or coercion into illegal activities.
Device code phishing exploits the OAuth 2.0 device authorization grant, a legitimate authentication feature designed for input-limited devices like smart TVs. Attackers initiate a device-code request with Microsoft, receive a valid code, then trick victims into approving it through social engineering. The victim authenticates on genuine Microsoft pages and completes MFA, but the session tokens are issued to the attacker instead. When targeting the Microsoft Authentication Broker, attackers can register rogue devices and obtain long-lived refresh tokens for persistent access. A recent campaign used sophisticated multi-stage delivery chains involving Google Sites, compromised website redirectors, and fake document-sharing portals. After successful authentication, attackers registered multiple devices, created hidden mailbox rules, and used compromised accounts to send additional phishing emails, all without touching victim endpoints.
A sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign is targeting universities, enterprises, and multinational institutions including EU and UN agencies. Active since May 2026, the operation leverages compromised organizational email accounts to distribute procurement-themed lures that mimic requests for information, bid invitations, and project documentation. Victims are redirected through fake document portals, CAPTCHA verification stages, and cloned authentication pages impersonating Microsoft, OpenGov, and financial institutions. The attacker rotates between multiple AiTM phishing kits including EvilProxy, FlowerStorm, and Kali365 to intercept MFA-protected sessions in real time, capturing session tokens and cookies to establish authenticated access. Rather than using newly registered domains, the actor compromises aged domains that have been dormant for years, injecting PHP files to host phishing infrastructure and evade detection through domain reputation systems.
CVE-2025-5777, known as CitrixBleed 2, is a memory-overread vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances. It allows attackers to send malformed pre-authentication login requests that leak memory containing valid session tokens, enabling session hijacking and bypass of multi-factor authentication. Exploitation leads to privilege escalation via a registry-symlink technique targeting the AppMgmt service, creation of rogue administrator accounts, and persistence through legitimate remote access tools. The vulnerability has been actively exploited in multiple unrelated organizations, culminating in deployment of DragonForce ransomware in the most severe cases. The attack chain is highly standardized, indicating a single initial access broker. The vulnerability is listed in the CISA KEV catalog and public exploit code is available. Patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
SilabRAT is an advanced Remote Access Trojan offered as Malware-as-a-Service on Darkweb forums since late 2025, developed by threat actor o1oo1 and sold for $5,000 monthly. This financially-motivated tool focuses on credential theft and cryptocurrency operations, featuring Hidden Virtual Network Computing for invisible remote control, browser profile cloning to bypass session protections, and automated cryptocurrency wallet password cracking. The RAT bypasses Chrome App-Bound Encryption, performs session hijacking, and includes keylogging, clipboard monitoring, and remote desktop capabilities. Distributed through phishing and ClickFix campaigns with operator-hosted infrastructure, SilabRAT uses ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption for command-and-control communications. The developer also offers AsmCrypt, a companion crypter service, creating a complete malware bundle from evasion to execution and remote control.
This analysis examines new obfuscation techniques employed by Gremlin stealer malware to conceal malicious payloads within embedded resources. A variant protected by sophisticated commercial packing utility uses instruction virtualization, transforming code into custom bytecode executed by a private virtual machine. The malware siphons sensitive information including payment card details, browser cookies, session tokens, cryptocurrency wallet data, and FTP/VPN credentials from compromised systems. It exfiltrates data to attacker-controlled servers at hxxp[:]194.87.92[.]109 for potential publication or sale. Recent iterations incorporate expanded Discord token extraction, active financial fraud through crypto clipper functionality that replaces cryptocurrency wallet addresses in real-time, and WebSocket-based session hijacking to bypass modern cookie protections. The malware employs advanced anti-analysis techniques including XOR-encoded payloads in .NET resource sections, identifier renaming, string encryp...
Security researchers gained direct access to Doko's Panel, a real-time phishing platform used in criminal campaigns by ShinyHunters and BlackFile groups. The investigation revealed four distinct infrastructure clusters operating independently customized variants of the tooling. Attacks combine voice phishing with adversary-in-the-middle techniques targeting enterprise identity providers like Okta, Microsoft, and Google, as well as cryptocurrency exchanges. Operators call victims impersonating IT helpdesk staff, directing them to combosquatted domains where credentials and MFA tokens are manually relayed in real-time. Confirmed breaches include SoundCloud (30M records), Match Group (10M records), Betterment (20M records), and Crunchbase. Over 400 domains have been identified linked to these operations. Evidence shows extensive use of AI language models in developing phishing infrastructure, with operators leveraging legitimate services to rapidly deploy and rotate attack infrastructure.
A sophisticated credential theft campaign targeting over 35,000 users across 13,000 organizations was observed between April 14-16, 2026. The operation primarily impacted the United States, particularly healthcare and financial services sectors. Attackers used code of conduct themed phishing emails masquerading as internal compliance communications, sent through legitimate email delivery services from attacker-controlled domains. Victims received polished HTML emails with PDF attachments containing fake disciplinary logs and CAPTCHA gates to evade automated analysis. The multi-stage attack chain ultimately directed users to counterfeit Microsoft authentication pages operating as adversary-in-the-middle infrastructure, enabling real-time interception of credentials and session tokens while bypassing multi-factor authentication defenses.
A sophisticated ClickFix campaign targets both Windows and macOS users through fake CAPTCHA pages that trick victims into executing malicious commands. The macOS variant deploys an AppleScript-based infostealer that harvests sensitive data including keychain databases, credentials, and session cookies from 12 browsers, over 200 browser extensions, and 16 cryptocurrency wallets. The malware employs a persistent, non-closable dialog box mimicking legitimate system prompts to force victims into providing their system password. Stolen session cookies enable attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication by hijacking active sessions. The campaign uses client-side JavaScript to filter victims by user-agent, directing desktop users to OS-specific payloads while ignoring mobile devices. Latest macOS updates include native terminal security warnings designed to alert users against pasting potentially malicious commands.
A coordinated campaign of 108 malicious Chrome extensions operated through shared command-and-control infrastructure at cloudapi[.]stream has been identified, collectively accounting for approximately 20,000 installations. The campaign spans multiple threat categories: 54 extensions steal Google account identities via OAuth2, one extension actively exfiltrates Telegram Web sessions every 15 seconds, and 45 extensions contain a universal backdoor enabling arbitrary URL execution on browser startup. Published under five distinct publisher identities (Yana Project, GameGen, SideGames, Rodeo Games, and InterAlt), these extensions masquerade as legitimate tools including Telegram sidebar clients, slot games, YouTube and TikTok enhancers, and translation utilities. All extensions route stolen credentials, user identities, and browsing data to servers controlled by the same operator, with infrastructure confirming a Malware-as-a-Service business model.
Storm-2755 is a financially motivated threat actor conducting payroll pirate attacks targeting Canadian employees. The campaign uses malvertising and SEO poisoning to redirect victims searching for terms like "Office 365" to fraudulent sign-in pages. By employing adversary-in-the-middle techniques, the attacker captures authentication tokens and session cookies, bypassing MFA protections. The actor maintains persistence by replaying stolen tokens and performs discovery to identify payroll and HR contacts. They impersonate compromised users to socially engineer HR staff or directly manipulate payroll systems such as Workday. Malicious inbox rules are used to hide attacker communications. These attacks have resulted in direct financial losses through redirected salary payments to attacker-controlled bank accounts.
The threat group ShinyHunters has adopted a new tactic of subdomain impersonation for initial access, moving away from newly registered lookalike domains. They are utilizing mobile-first lures and outsourcing spam services to scale their operations. The group is likely reusing previously stolen CRM and ERP data to drive social engineering attacks. Their approach involves phone-guided adversary-in-the-middle phishing to capture credentials and authenticated sessions. ShinyHunters is also scaling vishing operations through paid contractors and specialized harassment services. This evolution in tactics allows for rapid identity-to-SaaS compromise without deploying malware, making traditional domain-based monitoring less effective.
Infoblox security researchers have discovered a group of malicious domains hosting cryptocurrency scams, some linked to hacked YouTube channels. The domains, initially registered under CryptDesignBot, frequently change registrars to conceal information. They use lookalike domains to impersonate legitimate brands. Hacked YouTube channels are exploited to promote scam crypto domains through fake livestreams. The scams often claim to double cryptocurrency, mimicking old RuneScape scams. Many domains use keywords associated with celebrities and brands like Elon Musk and Tesla. Protective measures include implementing protective DNS, securing cookies, using HTTPS, generating random session IDs, and setting session timeouts. Infoblox's BloxOne Threat Defense offers protective DNS capabilities to combat sophisticated threats.
A sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign targets Microsoft 365 and Okta users by exploiting single sign-on (SSO) flows. Attackers use lookalike domains and malicious JavaScript injections to steal credentials and session tokens, bypassing multi-factor authentication. Initial access is gained through phishing emails themed around compensation and benefits, sent via compromised mailboxes and Amazon SES. The phishing infrastructure is hosted on Cloudflare, enhancing resilience and evasion. This campaign specifically targets organizations relying on Okta as an identity provider for Microsoft 365, enabling session hijacking and credential theft. The threat poses a medium severity risk due to its complexity and potential impact on confidentiality and integrity. European organizations using these platforms are at risk, especially in countries with high adoption of Microsoft 365 and Okta. Mitigation requires targeted user training, domain monitoring, and enhanced detection of anomalous authentication flows. No CVSS score is available; however, the threat is assessed as high severity given the bypass of MFA and session hijacking capabilities.
A malware campaign targeting WhatsApp users primarily in Brazil uses WhatsApp's 'View Once' message feature to deliver malicious ZIP archives containing VBS or HTA files. These files execute PowerShell scripts to download additional payloads, including scripts that steal WhatsApp user data and an MSI installer deploying the Astaroth banking trojan. The campaign evolved from IMAP-based to HTTP-based command and control communication and leverages Selenium Chrome WebDriver and the WPPConnect JavaScript library to hijack WhatsApp Web sessions, steal session tokens and contacts, and distribute spam. Over 250 victims have been identified, with 95% located in Brazil and some impact noted in Austria. The attack enables credential theft, session hijacking, persistence, and financial fraud through banking trojan deployment. No CVE or known exploits in the wild are reported, and the campaign is rated medium severity. Defenders should focus on user awareness, endpoint detection of PowerShell and script execution, and monitoring for suspicious WhatsApp Web activity.
