Pierluigi Paganini
May 12, 2026
Attackers are exploiting cPanel flaw CVE-2026-41940 to install the Filemanager backdoor and gain unauthorized admin access. Cybercriminals are actively exploiting the critical cPanel vulnerability CVE-2026-41940 (CVSS score of 9.3) to deploy a backdoor called Filemanager on compromised servers. cPanel is a widely used web hosting control panel that lets users manage websites and servers through a […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 12, 2026
WannaCry showed how unpatched flaws and leaked cyber tools can cripple global systems, reshaping cybersecurity defenses worldwide. In memory of the day the digital world was shaken, but learned to fight back. The WannaCry ransomware attack represents one of the most significant events in recent cybersecurity history, not only for its global scale but also […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 12, 2026
ThreatFabric found a new TrickMo Android trojan focused on stealth and persistence, moving its command-and-control traffic to the TON network. Security researchers at ThreatFabric have recently identified a new version of TrickMo, a dangerous Android banking trojan that shows how malware operators are focusing less on flashy new features and more on improving stealth, flexibility, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 11, 2026
Google says hackers now use AI to create exploits, automate attacks, evade defenses, and target AI supply chains at scale. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the cyber threat landscape, and a new report from the Google Cloud Threat Intelligence team highlights how attackers already use AI to improve vulnerability exploitation and gain initial access to […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 10, 2026
cPanel fixed three flaws that could allow file reads, code execution, and privilege escalation. No active exploitation has been reported yet. cPanel has released security updates to fix three vulnerabilities affecting cPanel & WHM that could allow attackers to read files, execute code, or escalate privileges on vulnerable systems. Below are the descriptions for these […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 10, 2026
JDownloader website was hacked to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers carrying a Python RAT between May 6–7, 2026. JDownloader official website was compromised in a supply chain attack that replaced legitimate Windows and Linux installers with malicious files between May 6 and May 7, 2026. JDownloader is a free, open-source download management application designed […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 10, 2026
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter CloudZ RAT potentially steals OTP messages using Pheno plugin Backdoored PyTorch Lightning package drops credential stealer A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack Muddying the Tracks: The State-Sponsored Shadow Behind […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 10, 2026
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Quasar Linux RAT (QLNX): A Fileless Linux Implant Built for Stealth and Persistence Braintrust security incident […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 09, 2026
Researchers uncovered QLNX, a Linux RAT targeting developers to steal credentials, log keystrokes, monitor systems, and enable remote access. Security researchers discovered a previously undocumented Linux malware called Quasar Linux RAT (QLNX) that targets developers and DevOps environments. The malicious code can steal credentials, log keystrokes, manipulate files, monitor clipboard activity, and create network tunnels […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 08, 2026
RansomHouse claimed responsibility for the Trellix breach, adding the security firm to its Tor data leak site and sharing screenshots of internal systems. The RansomHouse ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on cybersecurity firm Trellix. To support its claims, the gang published screenshots allegedly showing access to internal Trellix services. In early […]
