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GlassWorm Malware Targets Developers via OpenVSX Marketplace – Hackread – Your Source for Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto, and More

A recent cyber threat known as GlassWorm has been detected, specifically targeting developers utilizing Visual Studio Code extensions via the OpenVSX marketplace. Koi Security unveiled this campaign, which leverages trusted extensions to automatically propagate across various development environments while employing stolen credentials to facilitate further infections. Distinct from typical malware…

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Abcbot: A New Evolving Wormable Botnet Malware Targeting Linux Systems

Recent investigations conducted by Qihoo 360’s Netlab security team have unveiled an emergent botnet named “Abcbot.” This entity demonstrates worm-like propagation methods, targeting Linux systems to execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on various victims. The botnet’s inception can be traced back to July 2021, yet its latest variants, identified as…

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Hackers Target Biomanufacturing Facilities Using Tardigrade Malware

Cyberattacks Target Biomanufacturing Firms with Custom Malware “Tardigrade” Recent investigations have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting biomanufacturing companies in the U.S., attributed to an advanced persistent threat (APT) utilizing bespoke malware known as “Tardigrade.” This information was disclosed in a recent advisory published by the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and…

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Researchers Alert Iranian Users to Rampant SMS Phishing Schemes

A recent phishing campaign has emerged, leveraging socially engineered SMS messages to deliver malware to Android devices. This operation appears to impersonate Iranian governmental and social security entities, aiming to extract credit card information and facilitate financial theft from victims’ bank accounts. In contrast to other forms of banking malware,…

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Rising Cross-Border Phishing Attacks Sweep Across Asia

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Phishing Campaigns Transition from China to Malaysia Targeting Chinese-Speakers Prajeet Nair ( @prajeetspeaks) • October 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations reveal that a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting Chinese-speaking individuals across the Asia-Pacific region can be traced back to a single…

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North Korean Hackers Steal Millions from Global Cryptocurrency Startups

Recent intelligence reveals that operators linked to the Lazarus group’s BlueNoroff sub-group have orchestrated a series of cyberattacks targeting small and medium-sized enterprises across the globe. The objective of these attacks is to siphon cryptocurrency assets, marking a significant maneuver by this recognized North Korean state-sponsored actor. Kaspersky, a prominent…

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Emerging Malicious Software Threatens Ukrainian Government and Business Sectors

New Malware Threat “WhisperGate” Targets Ukrainian Entities Amid Geopolitical Tensions On Saturday, cybersecurity experts from Microsoft revealed the emergence of a new malware operation identified as “WhisperGate.” This sophisticated form of malware is primarily aimed at government entities, non-profits, and IT organizations within Ukraine, amid escalating geopolitical tensions with Russia.…

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North Korean Hackers Exploit Windows Update Service to Distribute Malware

The Lazarus Group, a prominent North Korean hacking organization, has recently launched a new campaign employing the Windows Update service to execute its malicious payload. This development reflects an ongoing expansion of the group’s utilization of living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques to achieve its objectives. Known by several aliases, including APT38 and…

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FBI Disrupts BlackCat Ransomware Operation, Launches Free Decryption Tool

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has formally declared the disruption of the BlackCat ransomware operation, providing a decryption tool for over 500 victims affected by the malware. This intervention is seen as a significant step in combating ransomware threats that have plagued businesses across the globe. According to court…

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