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The 7-Zip Trap: How Fake Downloads Turn Home PCs Into Cybercrime Tools

10 Feb 2026 news

A counterfeit 7-Zip site has been turning home PCs into hidden proxy servers for cybercriminals, exploiting innocent downloads and trusted online tutorials. Here’s how the operation works—and how to avoid becoming the next victim.

#Cybercrime | #Malware | #Proxy Network

Socelars Trojan: How Hackers Steal Windows Browser Sessions and Ad Accounts

10 Feb 2026 news

Socelars, a stealthy Trojan, is targeting Windows systems to steal browser session cookies and hijack accounts, especially those tied to Facebook Ads Manager and Amazon. Discover how this malware operates, its financial impact, and tips for defending against it.

#Socelars Trojan | #Cybercrime | #Malware

RecoverIt: Attackers Exploit Windows Service Recovery for Stealthy Malware

10 Feb 2026 news

RecoverIt is a new tool that lets attackers exploit Windows service recovery features to execute malware undetected, bypassing traditional defenses. This article explains how the technique works, why it's hard to spot, and what security teams need to watch for.

#Malware | #Windows Security | #Cybersecurity

LTX Stealer: Node.js-Powered Malware Targets Credentials and Crypto Wallets

09 Feb 2026 news 🌍 South America

A stealthy new malware, LTX Stealer, is exploiting trusted software and cloud services to harvest browser logins and crypto wallets, marking a dangerous evolution in cybercrime.

#LTX Stealer | #Cybercrime | #Malware

Domain Doppelgängers: How Cybercriminals Weaponize Fake Websites

07 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Hackers are turning cybersquatting into a powerful tool for malware, phishing, and fraud. Explore the tactics and real-world impacts, and learn how businesses can fight back.

#Cybersquatting | #Phishing | #Malware

The Shai-hulud Worm: Unmasking the True Cost of Supply Chain Malware

06 Feb 2026 news

The Shai-hulud worm exposed how a single compromised package can ripple through the open source ecosystem, costing organizations far more than direct breaches reveal. Discover why the fallout from supply chain attacks is deeper and more disruptive than download numbers suggest.

#Shai-hulud | #Supply Chain | #Malware

China’s DKnife Router Attacks: Inside the Advanced Cyber Espionage Toolkit

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

The DKnife framework, operated by China-linked cyber actors, turns routers into powerful espionage tools—capable of hijacking downloads, stealing credentials, and silently delivering malware across Asia and beyond.

#DKnife | #Cybersecurity | #Malware

Game Over: The Global Malware Epidemic Hiding in Pirated Games

06 Feb 2026 news

RenEngine Loader is a stealthy global malware campaign that hides inside pirated game installers, using legitimate game launchers to bypass security and infect hundreds of thousands of victims.

#Malware | #Cybercrime | #Pirated Games

Crypto Heists in Plain Sight: The OpenClaw Add-On Scandal

06 Feb 2026 news

A shocking 17% of OpenClaw AI add-ons are malicious, targeting crypto wallets and delivering malware to Macs. Investigators expose the tactics behind this open-source security crisis and offer tips to protect yourself.

#Crypto Heists | #OpenClaw | #Malware

Dial M for Malware: Hackers Hijack Voicemail Alerts for Remote Access

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Hackers are exploiting fake voicemail notifications and legitimate IT tools to remotely access victims’ computers, using clever social engineering to slip past defenses. Here’s how the attack unfolds—and why vigilance is crucial.

#Malware | #Phishing | #Cybersecurity