Cybercrime

Pierluigi Paganini April 03, 2026
CrystalX RAT: new MaaS malware combines spyware, stealer, and remote access

CrystalX RAT, a new sophisticated MaaS malware, combines spyware, data theft, and remote access, allowing attackers to monitor victims. In March 2026, Kaspersky researchers uncovered a Telegram-based campaign promoting a previously unknown malware sold as a MaaS with three subscription tiers. The Trojan offers a wide range of features, including RAT capabilities, data theft, keylogging, […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 02, 2026
Hasbro hit by cyberattack, investigates possible data breach

Hasbro suffers a cyberattack, disrupting some operations; the company is probing the scope and potential data compromise. Toy giant Hasbro reported a cyberattack on Wednesday that disrupted certain company operations. The firm is investigating the full extent of the incident, including whether any files or sensitive data were compromised, as it works to restore normal […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 31, 2026
Attackers hijack Axios npm account to spread RAT malware

Threat actors hijacked the npm account of Axios to distribute RAT malware via malicious package updates. Threat actors compromised the npm account of Axios, a widely used library with over 100M weekly downloads, and published malicious versions to spread remote access trojans across Linux, Windows, and macOS. The supply chain attack was identified by multiple […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 31, 2026
Qilin Ransomware allegedly breached chemical manufacturer giant Dow Inc

Qilin ransomware claims a breach of Dow Inc., listing it on its Tor leak site, but no proof of the hack has been released yet. Qilin Ransomware group allegedly breached the chemical manufacturing giant Dow Inc. The cybercrime group added the company to its Tor data leak site, but at this time, it has not […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 30, 2026
New macOS Infinity Stealer uses Nuitka Python payload and ClickFix

Infinity Stealer targets macOS via fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA, using Nuitka; first such campaign per Malwarebytes. Researchers at Malwarebytes spotted a new macOS infostealer, named Infinity Stealer, using a Python payload compiled with Nuitka. It spreads via ClickFix, tricking users with fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA pages. “A fake verification page instructs the visitor to open Terminal, paste […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 30, 2026
Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave

Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 29, 2026
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 90

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape New Malware Targets Users of Cobra DocGuard Software   Government of Iran Cyber Actors Deploy Telegram C2 to Push Malware to Identified Targets   Trivy Supply Chain Attack Expands to Compromised Docker Images   VoidStealer: Debugging Chrome to Steal […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 28, 2026
ShinyHunters claims the hack of the European Commission

The European Commission has allegedly been breached by ShinyHunters, with reported data dumps including content from mail servers. The European Commission has allegedly been breached by ShinyHunters, with reported data dumps including content from mail servers and internal communications systems. The cybercrime group added the Commission to its Tor data leak site, claiming the theft […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 28, 2026
Iran-linked group Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account

Iran-linked group Handala claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, leaking files. The FBI says no government data was exposed. Iran-linked hacking group Handala claims it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account and shared alleged data, including photos and files. The FBI confirmed it is aware of the incident and has […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 27, 2026
The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack affecting part of its cloud systems

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack affecting part of its cloud systems, now contained, with no impact on internal networks. On March 24, the European Commission detected a cyberattack affecting the cloud infrastructure hosting its Europa.eu websites. The incident was quickly contained, with mitigation measures applied and no disruption to website availability. Early findings suggest […]