threat-intel In Other News: Log4j RCE Scare, Minimus Shutdown, Iranian Hacker Sanctions Several cybersecurity events were highlighted this week, including a reassessment of the Log4j vulnerability as ‘non-finding,’ a ransomware attack against Paylogix exposing sensitive data, and US sanctions against Iranian cyber actors. Other notable developments included a credential leak study revealing thousands of a… SecurityWeek · 2d ago High IRSONElog4jcredential leakransomware
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 ch… 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 Venezuelan Gets Record Federal Prison Term for ATM Jackpotting A Venezuelan national has been sentenced to a record 96 months in prison for his involvement in a sophisticated ATM jackpotting scheme, linked to the Venezuelan terrorist organization Tren de Aragua. The scheme resulted… SecurityWeek · 6d ago High VEatmjackpottingcybercrime
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 UAT-11795 deploys novel Starland RAT and bespoke WLDR C2 implant in financially motivated campaign A sophisticated, Russian-speaking threat actor, UAT-11795, has been conducting a financially motivated campaign targeting users in the U.S. and Europe since June 2025. The campaign utilizes a novel combination of tools,… Cisco Talos · Jul 16, 2026 High USGEROclickfixsocial engineeringc2
threat-intel GigaWiper Lets Threat Actors Choose Their Own Destructive Attack GigaWiper is a novel, modular malware that combines backdoor and wiper capabilities, allowing attackers to choose how to destroy a targeted system while minimizing their operational footprint. Initially identified as a G… Dark Reading · Jul 13, 2026 High IRRUVEwiperbackdoormodular
threat-intel In Other News: Canadian Hacker Jailed, Open Source Zero-Days, Two Sentenced for ATM Jackpotting This report details several significant cybersecurity events across multiple sectors, including a Canadian hacker’s imprisonment for a Texas GOP cyberattack, a large KDDI data breach impacting 14 million users, and the d… SecurityWeek · Jul 3, 2026 High CAJAUNzero-dayhacktivismdata breach
phishing Scammers race to cash in on Venezuelan earthquake disaster Following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, a surge of newly registered domain names emerged, many referencing aid and rescue efforts. Researchers discovered that a significant portion of these domains lacked identi… Graham Cluley · Jun 30, 2026 Medium VEdisasterfraudscams
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
threat-intel ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2025–Q1 2026 ESET’s Q4 2025 – Q1 2026 APT Activity Report highlights a period of intense geopolitical activity driving advanced cyber espionage. China-aligned actors were mobilized to monitor maritime and energy developments, while I… WeLiveSecurity · May 28, 2026 High CHIRPOaptcyber espionagegeopolitics
