The story of Chaos RAT is emblematic of a larger cybersecurity trend: the migration of benign open-source tools into the shadowy corners of the cyber threat landscape. Once celebrated for their technical flexibility and communal development, these tools increasingly become the foundation for...
As cyber threats continue their relentless evolution, organizations face mounting pressure to strengthen their vulnerability management strategies. In today’s interconnected digital landscape, overlooking a single critical flaw can cascade into costly breaches, reputational harm, and operational...
In a significant cybersecurity operation, Microsoft, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware network, which had infected approximately 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March 16 and May 16, 2025. This malware, notorious for its...
Hackers are once again proving that even the latest technological marvels can become Trojan horses for cybercriminals. Recent reports reveal that threat actors are exploiting Microsoft Copilot—a generative AI assistant designed to help users with everything from transcribing emails to drafting...
Russian cyber threat actors have recently exploited OAuth 2.0 authentication flows to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts belonging to employees involved with Ukraine-related and human rights organizations. This sophisticated attack, tracked since early 2025, is predominantly attributed to...
Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...
Chase Fopiano remembers a time when hackers were the kind of thing only Hollywood made movies about — faceless criminals tapping away in neon-lit basements, targeting banks or Silicon Valley giants, never quaint police stations in sun-bleached South Florida. For most of his early career as a...
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Inside the New Wave of Cyberattacks Exploiting Microsoft Teams to Infect Windows PCs
Microsoft Teams has become indispensable in modern workplaces, a hub for collaboration and communication. Yet, this very platform trusted by millions has transformed into a battleground where hackers wage...