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Discord-Controlled RAT Targets Crypto Devs via NPM Malware

08 Jan 2026 news

Hackers disguised malicious NodeCordRAT in popular NPM packages, using Discord to control infected computers and steal crypto credentials from unsuspecting developers.

#Crypto Attack | #Remote Access Trojan | #Supply Chain

Shadow Code: Fake Bitcoin NPM Libraries Stole Developer Credentials

08 Jan 2026 news

Three malicious npm packages, posing as legitimate Bitcoin libraries, infiltrated developer systems and stole sensitive credentials and cryptocurrency wallets using Discord-based malware. Here’s how the attack unfolded and what it means for supply chain security.

#Bitcoin libraries | #Supply chain attack | #Remote Access Trojan

Blue Screens, Red Flags: Fake Booking Emails Spread DCRat in European Hotels

06 Jan 2026 news

A new phishing campaign is targeting European hotels with convincing fake Booking.com emails. Victims are tricked into following bogus blue screen recovery steps that install DCRat, a potent Russian remote access trojan. The attack leverages social engineering and abuses trusted Windows tools to evade detection and persist on infected systems.

#Phishing | #Remote Access Trojan | #Cybersecurity

ClickFix RAT Campaign Hits European Hotels with Sophisticated Phishing

06 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign is targeting the European hospitality sector with fake Booking.com emails and technical trickery, deploying resilient remote access trojans to compromise hotel networks.

#ClickFix | #Phishing | #Remote Access Trojan

APT36’s Stealthy LNK File Attack: Inside the Latest Espionage Campaign Against Indian Government

31 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

APT36 is using weaponized Windows shortcut files in a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian government systems. Discover how fileless malware, adaptive persistence, and deceptive tactics enable long-term, undetected access to sensitive data.

#APT36 | #Cyber-espionage | #Remote Access Trojan

Phantom Taxman: Cybercriminals Exploit India’s Tax Season with Layered Malware Attacks

23 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

Cybercriminals are exploiting India’s tax season with convincing phishing emails that deliver layered malware, giving attackers persistent control over enterprise systems. Here’s how the campaign unfolds and why vigilance is critical.

#Cybercrime | #Phishing | #Remote Access Trojan

Nezha Monitoring Tool Hijacked: Hackers Deploy Stealth Trojan Worldwide

22 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

Hackers have weaponized the popular Nezha server monitoring tool, transforming it into a stealthy backdoor that evades detection. Learn how cybercriminals exploit trusted software to gain full control over computers worldwide.

#Nezha | #Remote Access Trojan | #Cybersecurity

Shadow on the Waves: France Unmasks Cyber Sabotage Plot on High Seas

18 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

A passenger ferry in France became the center of a cyber espionage probe after authorities discovered remote control malware on its systems. With suspicions of Russian involvement, the case exposes growing cyber risks to maritime infrastructure.

#Cyber Sabotage | #Maritime Security | #Remote Access Trojan

ZnDoor Malware: New RAT Exploits React2Shell to Breach Japanese Enterprises

15 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

ZnDoor, a stealthy remote access trojan, is actively exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability in web applications to breach Japanese enterprise networks. With advanced evasion and lateral movement capabilities, this malware signals a new era of targeted cyberattacks against business infrastructure.

#ZnDoor | #Remote Access Trojan | #Cybersecurity

JS#SMUGGLER Campaign Turns Legitimate Sites into NetSupport RAT Delivery Systems

09 Dec 2025 news

A new attack campaign called JS#SMUGGLER is using compromised websites to deliver NetSupport RAT, a powerful remote access trojan. This investigative feature unpacks the technical layers, evasion tactics, and broader implications for enterprise security.

#JS#SMUGGLER | #Remote Access Trojan | #Cybersecurity