PoeLLM malware infects exposed AI servers in cryptomining attacks

Cryptomining Campaign Exploits Exposed AI Servers with Unconventional Malware Technique A sophisticated cryptomining campaign has been targeting exposed AI services, compromising over 3,400 servers and using an unusual method to retrieve command-and-control (C2) addresses. The malware, named PoeLLM, leverages a poem hosted on GitHub to extract keywords that are then used to generate C2 addresses. … Read more

Microsoft Outlook to block MSIX attachments starting November

Microsoft is taking another step towards bolstering the security of its Outlook email service by blocking a type of attachment that can be exploited by malicious actors. Starting next month, .msix and .msixbundle attachments will no longer be allowed in Outlook Web and the new Outlook Windows client, as these file types have been abused … Read more

PoeLLM Malware Infects 3,400+ Servers to Expand Crypto Mining Botnet

A massive malware outbreak has infected over 3,400 servers worldwide, expanding a notorious crypto mining botnet. The PoeLLM (Poisoned Elastic Load Balancer and Linux Malware) malware has been spreading rapidly since its discovery in August, targeting data centers and cloud providers to harness their processing power for illicit cryptocurrency mining. The affected servers are scattered … Read more

Unpatched Critical LMCache Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Run Code Remotely

A critical vulnerability in a widely used Windows utility has left millions of users exposed to remote code execution attacks, with no patch available yet. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-1234, affects LMCache, a tool that maps network shares and provides access to remote files on local machines. With the vulnerability unpatched, attackers can exploit it … Read more

ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests

A Prolific Hacker Gang’s Extortion Plot Foiled, But Questions Remain About Sensitive Data Stolen from Boeing Spin-off The global aerospace company Boeing has been at the center of a cybersecurity storm after it was revealed that a notorious hacker gang, ShinyHunters, had been attempting to extort sensitive information from one of its former subsidiaries. The … Read more

PoeLLM malware infects exposed AI servers in cryptomining attacks

A Cryptomining Campaign Targets Exposed AI Servers with Uncommon Malware Technique A sophisticated cryptomining campaign has been discovered targeting exposed AI services, exploiting a unique method to spread malware and compromising thousands of servers worldwide. The PoeLLM malware, which has been active since at least April, uses an unusual technique to retrieve command-and-control (C2) addresses … Read more

Microsoft Outlook to block MSIX attachments starting November

Microsoft is taking steps to strengthen security in its popular Outlook email client by blocking two types of attachments that have been exploited by attackers. Starting next month, users will no longer be able to send, receive, open, or download files with the .msix and .msixbundle extensions. These file types are used for modern Windows … Read more

PoeLLM Malware Infects 3,400+ Servers to Expand Crypto Mining Botnet

A massive crypto mining malware campaign, dubbed PoeLLM, has compromised over 3,400 servers worldwide, expanding a notorious botnet that’s been wreaking havoc on computer networks for months. The malware’s sophistication and stealthy nature have allowed it to evade detection by security software, leaving administrators scrambling to contain the damage. PoeLLM’s primary goal is to hijack … Read more

Unpatched Critical LMCache Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Run Code Remotely

A Critical Vulnerability in Windows’ LMCache Exposes Systems to Remote Attacks, Leaving Millions of Users at Risk A devastating security flaw has been discovered in the Windows operating system’s Local Machine Cache (LMCache), a feature that stores recently accessed files and folders. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2026-1234, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on … Read more

ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests

A Notorious Hacking Group’s Extortion Scheme Unravels as Key Suspect is Detained A significant development has unfolded in the ongoing saga of ShinyHunters, a prolific data theft and extortion group that has been making headlines for months. According to reports, a teenager from Amman, Jordan, suspected of leading ShinyHunters, has been detained by Jordanian authorities … Read more