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Malware campaigns, botnets, spyware, ransomware, loaders, persistence mechanisms, and practical defensive coverage.
MALFEX Hid a Windows Loader in an npm Native Addon: What to Check
The malicious imgdecode npm package hid a Windows shellcode loader in a native Node.js addon. Here is how it evaded common checks and what defenders should inspect.
Microsoft’s StealC and Amadey Takedown Hits the Credential-Theft Supply Chain
Microsoft, Europol, and security partners disrupted infrastructure used by StealC and Amadey, two malware-as-a-service tools tied to credential theft, ransomware access, and financial fraud. The operation matters because it targeted the supply chain behind intrusions, not just one malware family.
AryStinger Botnet Turns Old Routers Into Attack Proxies
Security researchers say AryStinger has compromised more than 4,300 legacy routers, turning aging home and small-office gear into proxy and reconnaissance infrastructure. The campaign is a reminder that end-of-life routers are not just slow or outdated; they can become someone else’s attack platform.