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China-Aligned APT Groups Deploy PeckBirdy JScript Framework for Fileless Attacks on Government Targets

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China-Aligned APT Groups Deploy PeckBirdy JScript Framework for Fileless Attacks on Government Targets

China-aligned advanced persistent threat groups have been using a previously undocumented JScript-based command-and-control framework called PeckBirdy to conduct fileless attacks against Asian government entities, educational institutions, and Chinese gambling operations since 2023, according to research published by Trend Micro. PeckBirdy is built entirely in JScript and

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Mustang Panda Upgrades CoolClient Backdoor with Clipboard Monitoring and Credential Theft Capabilities

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Mustang Panda Upgrades CoolClient Backdoor with Clipboard Monitoring and Credential Theft Capabilities

The China-linked advanced persistent threat group HoneyMyte, also known as Mustang Panda or Bronze President, has significantly upgraded its CoolClient backdoor with new surveillance capabilities including clipboard monitoring, HTTP proxy credential sniffing, and browser credential theft, according to research published by Kaspersky. The group continues to actively target government

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Fake Notepad++ and 7-Zip Websites Distribute Weaponized RMM Tools to Deploy Backdoor Malware

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Fake Notepad++ and 7-Zip Websites Distribute Weaponized RMM Tools to Deploy Backdoor Malware

Threat actors are exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management software as an initial infection vector, distributing weaponized RMM tools through fake download sites impersonating popular utilities like Notepad++, 7-Zip, Telegram, and ChatGPT, according to research published by ASEC. The campaigns represent a shift in attacker tactics. Traditionally, threat actors

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Pakistan-Linked APT Targets Indian Government with New Golang Malware Using GitHub for Command and Control

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Pakistan-Linked APT Targets Indian Government with New Golang Malware Using GitHub for Command and Control

A Pakistan-linked advanced persistent threat group is targeting Indian government entities with three previously undocumented malware tools that leverage private GitHub repositories for command-and-control communication, according to research published by Zscaler ThreatLabz. The campaign, dubbed Gopher Strike, deploys a new downloader called GOGITTER, a backdoor named GITSHELLPAD,

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CISA Adds Four Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Including Critical SmarterMail Authentication Bypass

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CISA Adds Four Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Including Critical SmarterMail Authentication Bypass

CISA has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, including two critical flaws in SmarterTools SmarterMail that could allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve full administrative compromise of mail servers. Federal agencies must apply mitigations by February 16, 2026. Critical SmarterMail Authentication Bypass The most severe addition is CVE-

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