A Clever Malware Trick: DOUBLECUP’s PNG Payload Exploit Cybersecurity researchers have been sounding the alarm about a new malware campaign that uses a clever trick to deliver its payload. The malware, known as DOUBLECUP, disguises itself as an innocent PNG image file but contains a hidden PowerShell script that can wreak havoc on Windows systems. … Read more
A Major Shift in AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Anthropic Expands Access to Mythos 5 and Unveils $35M Open Source Fund In a significant move that could revolutionize the way organizations approach cybersecurity, AI giant Anthropic has announced plans to expand access to its advanced AI models, specifically Claude Mythos 5, while keeping guardrails in place to prevent … Read more
Malware Makers Get Creative, But Still Leave Clues Behind A new variant of the DOUBLECUP malware has made headlines in cybersecurity circles for its use of what appears to be steganography – hiding malicious code within an image file. However, upon closer inspection, it turns out that this particular strain doesn’t actually employ real steganography … Read more
Anthropic’s ambitious push to make its advanced AI models more accessible to cybersecurity defenders has just taken a significant leap forward. The company is expanding access to its Mythos 5 model, which offers powerful capabilities for detecting and mitigating cyber threats, while also unveiling a $35 million open source fund to support the security of … Read more
A Devastating Malware Campaign Hits Global Networks, Leaving a Trail of Wipeout In a coordinated attack that’s sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, hackers have unleashed a devastating malware campaign that’s already infected thousands of computers worldwide. The assault, which began on Sunday evening, has left a trail of destroyed data and crippled networks in … Read more
A Massive Spam Campaign Targets Global Businesses with Malware-Laced Emails A recent surge in spam emails has been detected by cybersecurity experts at SANS ISC, potentially putting millions of businesses worldwide at risk. The campaign, which began on Monday, August 24th, is characterized by sophisticated phishing tactics and the use of malware to compromise corporate … Read more
The ToxicPanda Android Malware Evolution: A Growing Threat to Mobile Security A new version of the highly sophisticated Android malware, ToxicPanda, has emerged with alarming features that allow it to evade detection and wreak havoc on infected devices. The latest variant, dubbed ToxicPanda 2.0, has expanded its targeting scope to 349 applications and now includes … Read more
ToxicPanda Malware Evolves, Bypassing Security Measures on Android Devices A new version of the ToxicPanda malware has emerged, equipped with advanced features that allow it to evade security checks and install its payload undetected. The malware, which targets 349 applications across 16 countries, has been distributed through Amazon AWS-hosted buckets, according to mobile security company … Read more
The US Postal Service has quietly finalized new regulations that grant the federal government sweeping powers over mail-in ballots for voters, sparking concerns about election integrity and voter suppression. The move comes despite multiple lower courts striking down similar rules as unconstitutional. At issue are changes to postal services’ handling of mail-in ballots, which would … Read more
The US Postal Service has quietly published new regulations that would grant the federal government sweeping powers to control mail-in ballots for voters. The changes are part of a contentious executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March, which aimed to develop lists of residents “eligible” for mail-in voting – standards to be defined … Read more