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- Large Enterprises Targeted in Fake Merger & Acquisition Scams
Threat actors behind the "Phantom Deal" campaign are studying companies in extreme detail, aiming to dupe midlevel employees into initiating large financial transfers.
Dark Reading - US Becomes Top Target in RMM Phishing Campaign Spanning 46 Countries
An RMM phishing campaign initially associated with Canadian targeting due to its use of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax forms as lures has turned out to be part of a broader campaign spanning 46 countries. Around 45% of observed activity was associated with the United States, making it the campaign's top geographic target. ANY.RUN research connected 601 cases to the wider operation, which uses
The Hacker News - Attackers Turn Trusted Node.js Runtime Into Malware Delivery Tool in Targeted Attacks
Threat actors are leveraging the trusted Node.js JavaScript runtime in multiple cyber attacks as a way to deploy malicious payloads. According to a new report published by the Symantec Threat Hunter Team today, the attack method has been put to use in attacks targeting government departments, technology companies, and hotels since February 2026. "The technique's appeal is that node.exe (the
The Hacker News - Honeypot-Omaha and batch.py [Guest Diary], (Wed, Sep 2nd)
[This is a Guest Diary by Frank Igbokwe, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program]
SANS Internet Storm Center - ISC Stormcast For Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10080, (Thu, Sep 3rd)
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Wed, 2 Sept 2026
- AI Gives Cybercriminals a Dangerous Time Advantage
Former cybercriminal Brett Johnson provides a look inside the mind of a threat actor and discusses where AI provides the most value for attackers.
Dark Reading - Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender
An active malware campaign is using bogus software-download websites to impersonate trusted vendors and distribute malicious installers. "The campaign has targeted users looking to download popular software and has resulted in compromises across multiple organizations and industries, primarily affecting China-based operations of multinational organizations and Chinese-speaking users," Microsoft
The Hacker NewsMicrosoft, Windows - Russian Man Extradited Over Malware Campaign Targeting Freelancers
Russian man extradited to US over malware campaign that targeted 80,000 freelance users
Infosecurity Magazine - Malicious Apache Modules Hijack Brazilian Government Site Traffic to Push Betting Pages
A Chinese-speaking cybercrime cluster known as Gambling Goblin has been observed installing malicious Apache modules on compromised web servers run by Brazilian government and educational institutions, and using them to divert visitors to attacker-controlled pages promoting online gambling and sports betting. Check Point Research said it has tracked the campaign since mid-2025. The modules
The Hacker NewsApache - Gaming the system: how a Chinese-speaking actor turned Brazilian government sites into an SEO weapon
Research by: Amit Yardeni Key Points Introduction Since mid-2025, Check Point Research has tracked a sustained campaign against Brazilian organizations. The tradecraft points to a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group connected to Earth Berberoka, an actor first documented targeting gambling sites across Asia. Once inside a victim, the group deploys a broad Linux toolkit: a custom downloader, several backdoors,
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