DEEP#DOOR: New Python Backdoor Silently Harvests Browser Passwords, Cloud Tokens, SSH Keys, and Wi-Fi Credentials
Securonix researchers have documented DEEP#DOOR, a self-contained Python backdoor delivered via obfuscated batch files that systematically disables Windows defenses before establishing persistent remote access. Its credential-harvesting engine simultaneously...
China-Aligned SHADOW-EARTH Deploys ShadowPad, IOX Proxy, and WMIC in Multi-Stage Espionage Campaign Across Asia
A China-aligned threat group has conducted a prolonged espionage campaign against government agencies and critical infrastructure across eight Asian countries. The attackers used ShadowPad delivered via DLL sideloading,...
cPanelSniper PoC Exploit Released for CVSS 9.8 Flaw CVE-2026-41940 — 44,000 Servers Already Compromised
A public proof-of-concept exploit framework called cPanelSniper has been released for CVE-2026-41940, a CVSS 9.8 authentication bypass in cPanel and WHM. Over 44,000 servers have already been compromised,...
CORDIAL SPIDER and SNARKY SPIDER Deploy AiTM Pages to Breach SharePoint, HubSpot, and Google Workspace
Two threat groups are deploying adversary-in-the-middle phishing pages combined with voice phishing to bypass MFA and hijack enterprise SaaS sessions. Operating entirely within trusted cloud environments, the campaigns...
VECT 2.0 Ransomware Permanently Destroys Files Over 128 KB Due to Encryption Flaw
A critical encryption bug in VECT 2.0 ransomware permanently destroys all files larger than 128 KB rather than encrypting them, making recovery impossible even after paying the ransom....
Phoenix PhaaS Platform Weaponizes SMS to Impersonate Banks, Telecoms, and Delivery Firms Worldwide
A new Phishing-as-a-Service platform called Phoenix has been linked to over 1,500 phishing domains since early 2024, running large-scale smishing campaigns that impersonate banks, mobile operators, and logistics...
Qilin Ransomware Adopts Stealthy RDP History Enumeration to Map Victim Networks
The Qilin ransomware group, responsible for over 700 attacks in 2025, has been observed using a stealthy PowerShell technique to enumerate RDP authentication history on compromised servers —...
Critical Wireshark Update Patches 40+ Vulnerabilities Including Remote Code Execution Flaws
Wireshark 4.6.5 addresses over 40 security vulnerabilities, including critical RCE flaws in TLS, RDP, and SBC dissectors. Organizations running Wireshark in enterprise or SOC environments should update immediately...