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Toy Ghouls Targets Russian Organizations With New Windows Backdoors
Kaspersky found 2 custom Toy Ghouls backdoors that use HiveMQ MQTT and an attacker-controlled Element server to execute commands on Windows systems.
F6 Threat Report Tracks 600 Million Records Across 164 Database Leaks
F6 tracked 164 database leaks exposing more than 600 million records across underground forums and Telegram in 2025 and the first half of 2026.
Russian Hackers Used a Zimbra Zero-Day to Steal Emails Without Link Clicks
Russian hackers from the TA488 group exploited a Zimbra webmail flaw triggered when emails were opened or previewed, stealing credentials and up to 90 days of messages from victims.
Armored Likho Hits Government, Energy Sectors With BusySnake Stealer
Kaspersky details how the newly named Armored Likho APT uses BusySnake Stealer, AI-generated loaders, and phishing to target government and energy organizations.
FBI and Spanish Police Arrest Alleged Cyber Army of Russia Reborn Member
Spanish police and the FBI arrested an alleged Cyber Army of Russia Reborn member as international efforts against pro Russia cyberattacks continue worldwide.
New GhostShell Hacking Group Targets Ukraine’s Drone Defense Sector
Researchers warn GhostShell is using fake drone documents to target Ukrainian defence teams, stealing passwords and sensitive data in a new cyber campaign.
Netherlands Busts Bulletproof Hosting Network Linked to Disinformation and Cybercrime
Dutch authorities arrested two suspects after dismantling a bulletproof hosting network linked to cybercrime, disinfo, and Russian sanctions evasion.
Europol Seizes First VPN Used by Ransomware Gangs, Arrests Administrator
Europol has seized First VPN, a service used by ransomware gangs, arrested its administrator and gained access to data linked to thousands of users.
Operation HumanitarianBait Uses Fake Aid Documents to Deploy Python Spyware
Operation HumanitarianBait uses fake aid documents, GitHub-hosted payloads, and Python spyware to target Russian-speaking victims.
Grinex crypto exchange shuts down, blames Western agencies for $13.7M breach
Grinex exchange collapses after $13.7M breach, blames Western spies as Chainalysis flags possible exit scam and sanctions evasion network links claims.