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DeepLoad malware steals credentials via ClickFix campaign

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ReliaQuest flags DeepLoad malware stealing live credentials in enterprise networks, with AI-style obfuscation, USB spread and hidden WMI persistence.
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ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform

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ManageEngine folds EDR and Zero Trust private access into Endpoint Central, unifying endpoint management and security in one console.
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Cohesity adds Sophos scans to backup recovery tools

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Cohesity bakes Sophos malware scanning into its Data Cloud to spot hidden threats in backups and cut reinfection risk during recovery.
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ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central

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ManageEngine turns Endpoint Central into a unified endpoint security and access platform by adding built-in EDR and zero trust private access.
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LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures & Deno fileless loader

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Ransomware group LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures and a Deno-based fileless loader to scale attacks and evade traditional endpoint defences.
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Attackers abuse Deno runtime to deploy fileless malware

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Hackers are abusing the trusted Deno JavaScript runtime to run fileless CastleRAT malware solely in memory and evade endpoint defences.
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Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

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A stealthy BlackSanta malware campaign is hijacking CVs and HR hiring flows to kill EDR tools at kernel level and exfiltrate data.
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Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

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A stealthy BlackSanta malware spree is hijacking HR recruitment workflows, killing endpoint defence tools and exfiltrating sensitive data.
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LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
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Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
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Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
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LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
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Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.
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Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
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CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.
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EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.
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Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud Foundation with new AI security

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Broadcom launches new AI-focused cyber security features for VMware Cloud Foundation to boost compliance and protect private clouds in regulated sectors.
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Acronis & Intel partner to deliver AI threat detection on PCs

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Acronis partners with Intel to offer AI-powered, real-time threat detection on PCs with Intel Core Ultra processors, boosting security and performance.
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Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud with advanced compliance & security

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Broadcom enhances VMware Cloud Foundation with advanced compliance and security features to aid regulated organisations in tackling AI and cross-border cyber risks.
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Trend Micro partners with Intel for enhanced malware defence

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Trend Micro has teamed up with Intel to boost ransomware and fileless malware detection, leveraging Intel Threat Detection Technology for enhanced security.