threat-intel APT28-Linked HOOKEDGE Backdoor Targets European Government and Diplomatic Organizations APT28-linked threat actors, tracked as BlueDelta, have been deploying a new backdoor named HOOKEDGE to target European government and diplomatic organizations since late 2025. HOOKEDGE, a lightweight Windows batch script, is delivered via macro-enabled Word documents and utilizes webhook[.]site for command-and-control,… The Hacker News · 2d ago High ROSPTUapt28hookedgewebhook
threat-intel Interpol's Jackal IV Disrupts West African Crime Infrastructure Interpol's Jackal IV operation successfully disrupted West African crime infrastructure networks involved in various cybercrime activities, including business email compromise, romance scams, and money laundering. The op… Dark Reading · 4d ago High ARAUCAcybercrimefraudmoney laundering
threat-intel INTERPOL Operation Jackal IV Arrests 58, Identifies 263 in Global Cyber Fraud Crackdown INTERPOL’s fourth iteration of Operation Jackal has resulted in the arrest of 58 individuals and the identification of 263 suspects globally, targeting West African organized crime groups involved in cyber fraud, includi… The Hacker News · 4d ago High AUARBEcybercrimefraudmoney laundering
threat-intel ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Matures into Enterprise Threat ToxicPanda, a banking Trojan, has evolved into a more sophisticated enterprise threat, expanding its reach beyond individual banking apps to compromise entire Android devices and potentially access corporate resources. T… Dark Reading · 6d ago High LAITPObankingmobileenterprise
threat-intel 'Grandoreiro' Malware Resurfaces With Mexico Campaign The Grandoreiro banking Trojan, a 12-year-old malware initially developed in Brazil, has resurfaced with a new campaign targeting users in Mexico and expanding its reach to North America and Europe. Operators are utilizi… Dark Reading · Aug 20, 2026 High BRSPMEbanking trojanmalwareanti-analysis
threat-intel US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Rewards for 5 of Them The US Department of Justice has charged 17 Iranian hackers associated with the Mabna Institute, a company operating on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These hackers targeted over 100,000 professo… SecurityWeek · Aug 19, 2026 High IRAUCAcybercrimehackingdata theft
ransomware DeadLock Ransomware Uses Polygon Smart Contracts to Make Extortion Infra Harder to Disrupt The DeadLock ransomware group is utilizing a sophisticated, blockchain-backed infrastructure to enhance operational resilience and evade takedown efforts. They leverage decentralized proxy servers managed via Polygon sma… The Hacker News · Aug 11, 2026 High ITSPPOransomwareblockchainsmart contracts
ransomware Gunra Ransomware Exploits Fortinet and Schneider Electric Flaws to Breach Networks The Gunra ransomware group, linked to state-sponsored actors, is aggressively targeting critical infrastructure and organizations globally, leveraging vulnerabilities in Fortinet and Schneider Electric appliances to gain… The Hacker News · Aug 11, 2026 High CVE-2024-5559CVE-2025-24472SOBRSPransomwarevulnerabilitysupply-chain
threat-intel Un pirate plaide coupable après 165 piratages A Canadian man, Connor Riley Moucka, has pleaded guilty to a massive cloud-based hacking and extortion scheme targeting over 165 organizations. Between February and October 2024, his group exploited stolen credentials to… ZATAZ · Aug 8, 2026 High CAUNSPcloud-securitycredential-theftextortion
threat-intel Belarusian cybercriminal behind Ransom Cartel gets 16-year prison sentence A Belarusian cybercriminal, Maksim Silnikau, the alleged leader of the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. He was responsible for developing and administering Ransom Cartel, a ra… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 High BEUKRUransomwarecybercrimeexploit kit
threat-intel Europe's Multilingual Reality Exposes AI Security Gaps Europe faces a unique security challenge due to its multilingual landscape and the resulting inconsistencies in AI safety and security across numerous languages. While many AI models can process text in dozens of languag… Dark Reading · Jul 24, 2026 High EUGESPaisecuritymultilingual
threat-intel Russian State-Supported Cyber Actors Conduct Phishing Campaign Targeting Users of Zimbra Collaboration Suite A group of Russian state-supported cyber actors, known as LAUNDRY BEAR, has been aggressively targeting Western organizations using the Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) since July 2025, seeking to gather sensitive inform… CISA Advisories · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376MOPOSPphishingsupply-chainmalware
threat-intel EU Financial Institutions Leak Data Through Cookie Trackers European financial institutions are inadvertently exposing customer data to third-party advertising and analytics platforms through tracking pixels, even when users haven't consented to tracking. Jscrambler’s research re… Dark Reading · Jul 22, 2026 High FRPOSPdata-breachprivacygdpr
threat-intel ThreatsDay: Game Cheat Spyware, 24-Hour Ransomware, Chrome Sync Stalking + 12 More Stories This week’s security news is a mixed bag, encompassing a range of threats from sophisticated ransomware attacks to deceptive software distribution and widespread surveillance techniques. A new ransomware family, Spirals,… The Hacker News · Jul 16, 2026 High CVE-2026-46817CVE-2023-4346CVE-2026-35273NESPPOransomwareinfostealerbrandjacking
threat-intel Police Disrupt a €140M Cyber Fraud Ring in Spain Spanish police disrupted a €140 million cyber fraud ring operating across multiple countries, involving over 70 individuals and a complex network of money laundering. The operation involved sophisticated techniques like… Dark Reading · Jul 16, 2026 High SPPOPAcybercrimefraudmoney laundering
threat-intel Guten Tag, Bonjour, Hola to Our European Cyber Defenders! Dark Reading is launching a new section, DR Global Europe, to provide region-specific cybersecurity intelligence tailored for professionals in the EU and UK. This expansion addresses unique cyber threats facing Europe, i… Dark Reading · Jul 15, 2026 High RUUKSPcybersecurityddosransomware
threat-intel Is 'Tech-xit' Imminent? UK Steps Up Sovereignty Push Amid AI Strife The UK is intensifying its push for tech sovereignty, driven by concerns over reliance on US tech companies, particularly in the rapidly developing field of AI. Recent restrictions on AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI… Dark Reading · Jul 15, 2026 High UKUSCHtech-sovereigntyaicybersecurity
threat-intel Spain arrests alleged supporter of pro-Russian hacktivist groups after FBI tip Spanish authorities, with assistance from the FBI, arrested a man suspected of aiding pro-Russian hacktivist groups, specifically in facilitating the escape of a Ukrainian hacker linked to CARR. The investigation uncover… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 Medium SPPOBErussianhacktivismddos
threat-intel ⚡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnets, Browser Ransomware, AI Agent Tricks, Fake PoC Malware and More This week’s security recap highlighted several concerning trends, including a disruption of the NetNut residential proxy network used for botnet operations, a fake Proof-of-Concept (PoC) malware targeting vulnerability r… The Hacker News · Jul 6, 2026 High CVE-2026-48276CVE-2026-48283CVE-2026-48277USESSPbotnetproxymalware
ransomware Europe Evolves Into Ransomware's Favorite Region Ransomware attacks in Europe have dramatically increased, representing a significant shift from previous trends. Black Kite researchers report a 55% rise in ransomware attacks across the continent through the first four… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High UKGEFRransomwaresupply-chainai
