threat-intel GoCaracal Malware Uses Ethereum Smart Contract to Fetch Replacement C2 Address Threat actors linked to Dark Caracal have deployed a new Go-based malware framework, GoCaracal, utilizing an Ethereum smart contract to dynamically update its command-and-control (C2) address. This allows operators to change the malware's C2 server without requiring a new binary deployment, adding a layer of sophistica… The Hacker News · 3d ago Medium BRECCHethereumsmart contractc2
threat-intel Dark Caracal Adds New Malware to Cyber Espionage Arsenal The Dark Caracal cyber-espionage group, linked to Lebanon, has added a new modular malware framework called GoCaracal to its arsenal. This framework, developed since 2026, is used for data theft, maintaining persistent a… Dark Reading · 3d ago High LBVEBRcyber-espionagedata theftmalware
threat-intel More than 1,000 domains illegally streaming World Cup games seized, DOJ says The Department of Justice, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, has seized over 1,000 domains illegally streaming the World Cup. This operation targets a cyber gang, Los Ciberinfiltrados, involved in d… The Record · Jul 20, 2026 Medium BUPEARcybercrimepiracystreaming
apt Operation Escaneo Signals Shift in LatAm Threat Landscape Operation Escaneo, a coordinated cyber campaign led by the MexicanMafia/PanchoVilla threat actor, represents a significant shift in the threat landscape of Latin America. The campaign, spanning 2025-2026, targeted critic… Dark Reading · Jun 18, 2026 High CVE-2022-42475CVE-2023-27997CVE-2024-21762MXECPTlatin americareconnaissancedata exfiltration
threat-intel Tropical Blend: Cyber & Politics Ramp Up Across Latin America This report details a surge in cyber espionage activities targeting Latin American nations, primarily driven by China-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. These groups, including FamousSparrow and NegativeGlim… Dark Reading · Jun 3, 2026 High CHVEPAaptcyber espionagelatin america
