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Urgent Security Updates: Cisco and VMware Address Critical Vulnerabilities
VMware hasreleasedsecurity updates to fix a trio of flaws in Aria Operations for Networks that could result in information disclosure and remote code execution…
New High-Severity Vulnerabilities Discovered in Cisco IOx and F5 BIG-IP Products
F5 has warned of a high-severity flaw impacting BIG-IP appliances that could lead to denial-of-service (DoS) or arbitrary code execution.The issue is rooted in…
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This Windows Malware is Built to Let Up to Four AI Models Vote on Its Next Move
A Windows malware called CLOSEDQUORUM is built to take orders from a vote of up to four AI models instead of an attacker's server, Cisco Talos said on Septembe…
Chaos Ransomware’s msaRAT Hides Its C2 Inside Your Own Browser
Cisco Talos has detailed msaRAT, a Rust-based RAT used by the Chaos ransomware crew that drives a headless Chrome or Edge session over CDP to smuggle C2 traffi…
Chaos Ransomware Uses msaRAT to Route C2 Traffic Through Headless Chrome and Edge
The Chaos ransomware group ran its command-and-control through the victim's own browser. Cisco Talos on Thursday detailed msaRAT, the Rust implant behind it, f…
China-Linked UAT-7810 Expands ORB Network With New LONGLEASH Malware
A Chinese threat actor tracked as UAT-7810 is actively refining its bespoke malware to expand its Operational Relay Box (ORB) network by breaking into internet…
Fedora 43 ClamAV Critical Multiple Issues Fix 2026-144f87ee92
Fixes for multiple CVEs https://github.com/Cisco- Talos/clamav/releases/tag/clamav-1.4.5
China-Linked UAT-8302 Targets Governments Using Shared APT Malware Across Regions
A sophisticated China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been attributed to attacks targeting government entities in South America since at least…
Qilin and Warlock Ransomware Use Vulnerable Drivers to Disable 300+ EDR Tools
Threat actors associated with Qilin and Warlock ransomware operations have been observed using the bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) technique to silenc…
UAT-9921 Deploys VoidLink Malware to Target Technology and Financial Sectors
A previously unknown threat actor tracked as UAT-9921 has been observed leveraging a new modular framework called VoidLink in its campaigns targeting the techn…
China-Linked UAT-8099 Targets IIS Servers in Asia with BadIIS SEO Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign attributed to a China-linked threat actor known as UAT-8099 that took place between late 2025 and earl…
North Korean Hackers Combine BeaverTail and OtterCookie into Advanced JS Malware
The North Korean threat actor linked to the Contagious Interview campaign has been observed merging some of the functionality of two of its malware programs, i…
New Rust-Based Malware "ChaosBot" Uses Discord Channels to Control Victims' PCs
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Rust-based backdoor called ChaosBot that can allow operators to conduct reconnaissance and execute ar…
Taiwan Web Servers Breached by UAT-7237 Using Customized Open-Source Hacking Tools
A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been observed targeting web infrastructure entities in Taiwan using customized versions of open-s…
Hackers Use GitHub Repositories to Host Amadey Malware and Data Stealers, Bypassing Filters
Threat actors are leveraging public GitHub repositories to host malicious payloads and distribute them via Amadey as part of a campaign observed in April 2025.…
New PathWiper Data Wiper Malware Disrupts Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure in 2025 Attack
A critical infrastructure entity within Ukraine was targeted by a previously unseen data wiper malware named PathWiper, according to new findings from Cisco Ta…
Cybercriminals Target AI Users with Malware-Loaded Installers Posing as Popular Tools
Fake installers for popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI ChatGPT and InVideo AI are being used as lures to propagate various threats, such as…
Experts Uncover New XorDDoS Controller, Infrastructure as Malware Expands to Docker, Linux, IoT
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of continued risks posed by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) malware known as XorDDoS, with 71.3 percent of the att…
The Hidden Risk in ClamAV: Why Your Linux System Needs an Immediate Update
If you're using ClamAV to detect threats on your Linux systems, it's time to patch your installations! Cisco has released crucial security updates to address C…
Mitigating Akira Ransomware Risks: Essential Recommendations for Network Security
Cisco Talos' recent discovery of a Rust variant of the Akira ransomware targeting ESXi servers demonstrates how quickly modern cyber threats evolve. Akira rans…
Iranian APT UNC1860 Linked to MOIS Facilitates Cyber Intrusions in Middle East
An Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) threat actor likely affiliated with the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) is now acting as an initial ac…
Malware Attackers Using MacroPack to Deliver Havoc, Brute Ratel, and PhantomCore
Threat actors are likely employing a tool designated for red teaming exercises to serve malware, according to new findings from Cisco Talos.The program in ques…
North Korean Hackers Deploy New MoonPeak Trojan in Cyber Campaign
A new remote access trojan called MoonPeak has been discovered as being used by a state-sponsored North Korean threat activity cluster as part of a new campaig…