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Python Backdoor Threat Analysis Following an AI Deepfake Impersonation Campaign

A sophisticated campaign linked to APT37 delivers Python-based backdoors through spear-phishing emails containing malicious LNK files disguised as legitimate documents. Attackers use themes including airline e-tickets, North Korea research invitations, and impersonation of defense and police officials to induce execution. The LNK files employ environment variable-based obfuscation techniques to download additional BAT files, which establish a Python runtime environment and execute compiled Python bytecode disguised with .cat extensions. The malware functions as a remote command execution backdoor, communicating with C2 servers to receive commands and exfiltrate results. Persistence is maintained through scheduled tasks executing at one-minute intervals. The campaign shows strong tactical similarities to previous APT37 operations, including infrastructure patterns, script obfuscation methods, and the abuse of legitimate tools.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:04

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#APT37 #BackDoor #CyberSecurity #Email #InfoSec #Korea #LNK #Malware #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Python #RAT #RemoteCommandExecution #SpearPhishing #bot #AlienVault

Python Backdoor Threat Analysis Following an AI Deepfake Impersonation Campaign

A sophisticated campaign linked to APT37 delivers Python-based backdoors through spear-phishing emails containing malicious LNK files disguised as legitimate documents. Attackers use themes including airline e-tickets, North Korea research invitations, and impersonation of defense and police officials to induce execution. The LNK files employ environment variable-based obfuscation techniques to download additional BAT files, which establish a Python runtime environment and execute compiled Python bytecode disguised with .cat extensions. The malware functions as a remote command execution backdoor, communicating with C2 servers to receive commands and exfiltrate results. Persistence is maintained through scheduled tasks executing at one-minute intervals. The campaign shows strong tactical similarities to previous APT37 operations, including infrastructure patterns, script obfuscation methods, and the abuse of legitimate tools.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:04

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#APT37 #BackDoor #CyberSecurity #Email #InfoSec #Korea #LNK #Malware #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Python #RAT #RemoteCommandExecution #SpearPhishing #bot #AlienVault

Python Backdoor Threat Analysis Following an AI Deepfake Impersonation Campaign

A sophisticated campaign linked to APT37 delivers Python-based backdoors through spear-phishing emails containing malicious LNK files disguised as legitimate documents. Attackers use themes including airline e-tickets, North Korea research invitations, and impersonation of defense and police officials to induce execution. The LNK files employ environment variable-based obfuscation techniques to download additional BAT files, which establish a Python runtime environment and execute compiled Python bytecode disguised with .cat extensions. The malware functions as a remote command execution backdoor, communicating with C2 servers to receive commands and exfiltrate results. Persistence is maintained through scheduled tasks executing at one-minute intervals. The campaign shows strong tactical similarities to previous APT37 operations, including infrastructure patterns, script obfuscation methods, and the abuse of legitimate tools.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:04

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#APT37 #BackDoor #CyberSecurity #Email #InfoSec #Korea #LNK #Malware #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Python #RAT #RemoteCommandExecution #SpearPhishing #bot #AlienVault

Python Backdoor Threat Analysis Following an AI Deepfake Impersonation Campaign

A sophisticated campaign linked to APT37 delivers Python-based backdoors through spear-phishing emails containing malicious LNK files disguised as legitimate documents. Attackers use themes including airline e-tickets, North Korea research invitations, and impersonation of defense and police officials to induce execution. The LNK files employ environment variable-based obfuscation techniques to download additional BAT files, which establish a Python runtime environment and execute compiled Python bytecode disguised with .cat extensions. The malware functions as a remote command execution backdoor, communicating with C2 servers to receive commands and exfiltrate results. Persistence is maintained through scheduled tasks executing at one-minute intervals. The campaign shows strong tactical similarities to previous APT37 operations, including infrastructure patterns, script obfuscation methods, and the abuse of legitimate tools.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:04

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#APT37 #BackDoor #CyberSecurity #Email #InfoSec #Korea #LNK #Malware #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Python #RAT #RemoteCommandExecution #SpearPhishing #bot #AlienVault

Python Backdoor Threat Analysis Following an AI Deepfake Impersonation Campaign

A sophisticated campaign linked to APT37 delivers Python-based backdoors through spear-phishing emails containing malicious LNK files disguised as legitimate documents. Attackers use themes including airline e-tickets, North Korea research invitations, and impersonation of defense and police officials to induce execution. The LNK files employ environment variable-based obfuscation techniques to download additional BAT files, which establish a Python runtime environment and execute compiled Python bytecode disguised with .cat extensions. The malware functions as a remote command execution backdoor, communicating with C2 servers to receive commands and exfiltrate results. Persistence is maintained through scheduled tasks executing at one-minute intervals. The campaign shows strong tactical similarities to previous APT37 operations, including infrastructure patterns, script obfuscation methods, and the abuse of legitimate tools.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a090a64de310cb0568
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:04

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#APT37 #BackDoor #CyberSecurity #Email #InfoSec #Korea #LNK #Malware #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Python #RAT #RemoteCommandExecution #SpearPhishing #bot #AlienVault

ClickFix Evolves with PySoxy Proxying

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign was observed in April 2026 deploying PySoxy, a decade-old open-source Python SOCKS5 proxy tool, to establish encrypted proxy access on compromised hosts. The attack chain begins with social engineering that tricks users into executing obfuscated PowerShell commands, which then establishes scheduled task persistence and deploys an in-memory PowerShell-based command-and-control agent. Following domain reconnaissance activities, attackers deploy PySoxy to create a redundant encrypted access channel. The persistence mechanism continues attempting re-execution even after initial connections are blocked, demonstrating how single ClickFix executions can evolve into modular post-exploitation chains. This development represents a significant evolution from simple one-time execution to durable access with multiple redundant pathways, requiring comprehensive remediation beyond blocking initial callbacks.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:05

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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #Proxy #Python #RAT #RCE #SocialEngineering #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

ClickFix Evolves with PySoxy Proxying

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign was observed in April 2026 deploying PySoxy, a decade-old open-source Python SOCKS5 proxy tool, to establish encrypted proxy access on compromised hosts. The attack chain begins with social engineering that tricks users into executing obfuscated PowerShell commands, which then establishes scheduled task persistence and deploys an in-memory PowerShell-based command-and-control agent. Following domain reconnaissance activities, attackers deploy PySoxy to create a redundant encrypted access channel. The persistence mechanism continues attempting re-execution even after initial connections are blocked, demonstrating how single ClickFix executions can evolve into modular post-exploitation chains. This development represents a significant evolution from simple one-time execution to durable access with multiple redundant pathways, requiring comprehensive remediation beyond blocking initial callbacks.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:05

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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #Proxy #Python #RAT #RCE #SocialEngineering #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

ClickFix Evolves with PySoxy Proxying

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign was observed in April 2026 deploying PySoxy, a decade-old open-source Python SOCKS5 proxy tool, to establish encrypted proxy access on compromised hosts. The attack chain begins with social engineering that tricks users into executing obfuscated PowerShell commands, which then establishes scheduled task persistence and deploys an in-memory PowerShell-based command-and-control agent. Following domain reconnaissance activities, attackers deploy PySoxy to create a redundant encrypted access channel. The persistence mechanism continues attempting re-execution even after initial connections are blocked, demonstrating how single ClickFix executions can evolve into modular post-exploitation chains. This development represents a significant evolution from simple one-time execution to durable access with multiple redundant pathways, requiring comprehensive remediation beyond blocking initial callbacks.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:05

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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #Proxy #Python #RAT #RCE #SocialEngineering #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

ClickFix Evolves with PySoxy Proxying

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign was observed in April 2026 deploying PySoxy, a decade-old open-source Python SOCKS5 proxy tool, to establish encrypted proxy access on compromised hosts. The attack chain begins with social engineering that tricks users into executing obfuscated PowerShell commands, which then establishes scheduled task persistence and deploys an in-memory PowerShell-based command-and-control agent. Following domain reconnaissance activities, attackers deploy PySoxy to create a redundant encrypted access channel. The persistence mechanism continues attempting re-execution even after initial connections are blocked, demonstrating how single ClickFix executions can evolve into modular post-exploitation chains. This development represents a significant evolution from simple one-time execution to durable access with multiple redundant pathways, requiring comprehensive remediation beyond blocking initial callbacks.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:05

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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #Proxy #Python #RAT #RCE #SocialEngineering #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

ClickFix Evolves with PySoxy Proxying

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign was observed in April 2026 deploying PySoxy, a decade-old open-source Python SOCKS5 proxy tool, to establish encrypted proxy access on compromised hosts. The attack chain begins with social engineering that tricks users into executing obfuscated PowerShell commands, which then establishes scheduled task persistence and deploys an in-memory PowerShell-based command-and-control agent. Following domain reconnaissance activities, attackers deploy PySoxy to create a redundant encrypted access channel. The persistence mechanism continues attempting re-execution even after initial connections are blocked, demonstrating how single ClickFix executions can evolve into modular post-exploitation chains. This development represents a significant evolution from simple one-time execution to durable access with multiple redundant pathways, requiring comprehensive remediation beyond blocking initial callbacks.

Pulse ID: 6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04a9a171b2ad5ef57d9993
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:41:05

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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #Proxy #Python #RAT #RCE #SocialEngineering #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

Thus Spoke…The Gentlemen

On May 4th, 2026, The Gentlemen RaaS administrator acknowledged that an internal backend database called Rocket had been leaked, exposing nine accounts including zeta88, the program's effective administrator. The leak revealed internal discussions detailing initial access methods through Fortinet and Cisco edge appliances, NTLM relay, and credential logs, along with the group's role divisions and toolsets. Evidence shows evaluation of CVEs including CVE-2024-55591, CVE-2025-32433, and CVE-2025-33073. Leaked ransom negotiations showed a successful payment of 190,000 USD. The group reused stolen data from a UK software consultancy to attack a Turkish company, employing dual-pressure tactics during negotiations. Analysis of ransomware samples identified eight distinct affiliate TOX IDs, indicating the administrator actively participates in infections alongside managing the RaaS program.

Pulse ID: 6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:46:09

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#Cisco #CyberSecurity #Edge #ICS #InfoSec #LUA #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RaaS #RansomWare #Turkish #UK #bot #AlienVault

Thus Spoke…The Gentlemen

On May 4th, 2026, The Gentlemen RaaS administrator acknowledged that an internal backend database called Rocket had been leaked, exposing nine accounts including zeta88, the program's effective administrator. The leak revealed internal discussions detailing initial access methods through Fortinet and Cisco edge appliances, NTLM relay, and credential logs, along with the group's role divisions and toolsets. Evidence shows evaluation of CVEs including CVE-2024-55591, CVE-2025-32433, and CVE-2025-33073. Leaked ransom negotiations showed a successful payment of 190,000 USD. The group reused stolen data from a UK software consultancy to attack a Turkish company, employing dual-pressure tactics during negotiations. Analysis of ransomware samples identified eight distinct affiliate TOX IDs, indicating the administrator actively participates in infections alongside managing the RaaS program.

Pulse ID: 6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:46:09

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#Cisco #CyberSecurity #Edge #ICS #InfoSec #LUA #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RaaS #RansomWare #Turkish #UK #bot #AlienVault

Thus Spoke…The Gentlemen

On May 4th, 2026, The Gentlemen RaaS administrator acknowledged that an internal backend database called Rocket had been leaked, exposing nine accounts including zeta88, the program's effective administrator. The leak revealed internal discussions detailing initial access methods through Fortinet and Cisco edge appliances, NTLM relay, and credential logs, along with the group's role divisions and toolsets. Evidence shows evaluation of CVEs including CVE-2024-55591, CVE-2025-32433, and CVE-2025-33073. Leaked ransom negotiations showed a successful payment of 190,000 USD. The group reused stolen data from a UK software consultancy to attack a Turkish company, employing dual-pressure tactics during negotiations. Analysis of ransomware samples identified eight distinct affiliate TOX IDs, indicating the administrator actively participates in infections alongside managing the RaaS program.

Pulse ID: 6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:46:09

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#Cisco #CyberSecurity #Edge #ICS #InfoSec #LUA #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RaaS #RansomWare #Turkish #UK #bot #AlienVault

Thus Spoke…The Gentlemen

On May 4th, 2026, The Gentlemen RaaS administrator acknowledged that an internal backend database called Rocket had been leaked, exposing nine accounts including zeta88, the program's effective administrator. The leak revealed internal discussions detailing initial access methods through Fortinet and Cisco edge appliances, NTLM relay, and credential logs, along with the group's role divisions and toolsets. Evidence shows evaluation of CVEs including CVE-2024-55591, CVE-2025-32433, and CVE-2025-33073. Leaked ransom negotiations showed a successful payment of 190,000 USD. The group reused stolen data from a UK software consultancy to attack a Turkish company, employing dual-pressure tactics during negotiations. Analysis of ransomware samples identified eight distinct affiliate TOX IDs, indicating the administrator actively participates in infections alongside managing the RaaS program.

Pulse ID: 6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:46:09

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#Cisco #CyberSecurity #Edge #ICS #InfoSec #LUA #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RaaS #RansomWare #Turkish #UK #bot #AlienVault

Thus Spoke…The Gentlemen

On May 4th, 2026, The Gentlemen RaaS administrator acknowledged that an internal backend database called Rocket had been leaked, exposing nine accounts including zeta88, the program's effective administrator. The leak revealed internal discussions detailing initial access methods through Fortinet and Cisco edge appliances, NTLM relay, and credential logs, along with the group's role divisions and toolsets. Evidence shows evaluation of CVEs including CVE-2024-55591, CVE-2025-32433, and CVE-2025-33073. Leaked ransom negotiations showed a successful payment of 190,000 USD. The group reused stolen data from a UK software consultancy to attack a Turkish company, employing dual-pressure tactics during negotiations. Analysis of ransomware samples identified eight distinct affiliate TOX IDs, indicating the administrator actively participates in infections alongside managing the RaaS program.

Pulse ID: 6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a04aad1cd2da41f0087f85d
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 16:46:09

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#Cisco #CyberSecurity #Edge #ICS #InfoSec #LUA #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RaaS #RansomWare #Turkish #UK #bot #AlienVault

LBIOC-20260071 - The Gentlemens Leak

The Gentlemen is an active ransomware and extortion operation that emerged publicly in the second half of 2025, rapidly escalating into a high-volume threat actor. The group appears to be a continuation or reorganization of prior ransomware affiliate activity, with reported connections to the Qilin ecosystem and the Russian-speaking actor 'hastalamuerte.' This growth likely reflects existing ransomware experience, affiliate relationships, and access to established resources. Underground sources indicate attempts to sell data allegedly connected to The Gentlemen ransomware activity, though the available information lacks sufficient victim-specific or technical details to confirm authenticity. The operation utilizes SystemBC for command and control communications and deploys ransomware variants targeting both Windows and Linux systems.

Pulse ID: 6a043fa88d6fd92063164a04
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a043fa88d6fd92063164a04
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-13 09:08:56

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#CyberSecurity #Extortion #InfoSec #Linux #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RCE #RansomWare #Russia #Windows #bot #AlienVault

グダペスト　Гудапешт
ゾクの巣穴はハチの巣だ！
це питання лічених секунд,

https://www.deviantart.com/poison-raika/art/Gudapesuto-1305247277

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グダペスト　Гудапешт
ゾクの巣穴はハチの巣だ！
це питання лічених секунд,

https://www.pixiv.net/novel/show.php?id=27431775

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TanStack npm Packages Compromised in Ongoing Supply-Chain Attack

Socket detected 84 compromised TanStack npm package artifacts modified with credential-stealing malware targeting CI systems, including GitHub Actions. Affected packages like @tanstack/react-router have over 12 million weekly downloads. The malicious versions contain router_init.js, a heavily obfuscated file with daemonization capabilities and environment variable access for GitHub Actions secrets. The compromise exploited GitHub Actions cache poisoning and pull_request_target patterns to extract OIDC tokens and authenticate malicious npm publishes through trusted-publisher bindings. The malware harvests credentials from GitHub Actions, AWS (IMDS, Secrets Manager, SSM), HashiCorp Vault, and Kubernetes, while establishing persistence in Claude Code and VS Code directories. Exfiltration occurs through Session's decentralized P2P network. The campaign includes self-propagation mechanisms that steal npm OIDC tokens and autonomously republish compromised packages. Updates indicate expansion to OpenSearch, Mistr...

Pulse ID: 6a033148e786c959261ff66f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a033148e786c959261ff66f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 13:55:20

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#AWS #CyberSecurity #ELF #GitHub #InfoSec #Malware #NPM #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #Rust #SMS #bot #AlienVault

Iran-Linked Hackers Breached Korean Electronics Maker in Global Spying Campaign

Iranian state-sponsored threat group Seedworm conducted a widespread espionage campaign in early 2026, compromising at least nine organizations across nine countries on four continents. Victims included a major South Korean electronics manufacturer, government agencies, an international airport in the Middle East, Southeast Asian industrial manufacturers, a Latin American financial services provider, and educational institutions. The attackers utilized DLL sideloading techniques with legitimately signed Fortemedia and SentinelOne binaries to execute malicious payloads, deployed Node.js-based implants for orchestration, and employed multiple PowerShell scripts for reconnaissance, credential theft, and privilege escalation. Data exfiltration was conducted through public file-transfer service sendit.sh to blend malicious traffic with legitimate cloud services. The campaign demonstrates Seedworm's evolved tradecraft and expanded targeting beyond traditional Middle Eastern focus areas.

Pulse ID: 6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 13:58:56

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#Asia #Cloud #CyberSecurity #Education #Espionage #Government #ICS #InfoSec #Iran #Korea #LatinAmerica #MiddleEast #Nodejs #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #RAT #SeedWorm #SentinelOne #SideLoading #SouthKorea #Worm #bot #AlienVault

Iran-Linked Hackers Breached Korean Electronics Maker in Global Spying Campaign

Iranian state-sponsored threat group Seedworm conducted a widespread espionage campaign in early 2026, compromising at least nine organizations across nine countries on four continents. Victims included a major South Korean electronics manufacturer, government agencies, an international airport in the Middle East, Southeast Asian industrial manufacturers, a Latin American financial services provider, and educational institutions. The attackers utilized DLL sideloading techniques with legitimately signed Fortemedia and SentinelOne binaries to execute malicious payloads, deployed Node.js-based implants for orchestration, and employed multiple PowerShell scripts for reconnaissance, credential theft, and privilege escalation. Data exfiltration was conducted through public file-transfer service sendit.sh to blend malicious traffic with legitimate cloud services. The campaign demonstrates Seedworm's evolved tradecraft and expanded targeting beyond traditional Middle Eastern focus areas.

Pulse ID: 6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 13:58:56

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#Asia #Cloud #CyberSecurity #Education #Espionage #Government #ICS #InfoSec #Iran #Korea #LatinAmerica #MiddleEast #Nodejs #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #RAT #SeedWorm #SentinelOne #SideLoading #SouthKorea #Worm #bot #AlienVault

Iran-Linked Hackers Breached Korean Electronics Maker in Global Spying Campaign

Iranian state-sponsored threat group Seedworm conducted a widespread espionage campaign in early 2026, compromising at least nine organizations across nine countries on four continents. Victims included a major South Korean electronics manufacturer, government agencies, an international airport in the Middle East, Southeast Asian industrial manufacturers, a Latin American financial services provider, and educational institutions. The attackers utilized DLL sideloading techniques with legitimately signed Fortemedia and SentinelOne binaries to execute malicious payloads, deployed Node.js-based implants for orchestration, and employed multiple PowerShell scripts for reconnaissance, credential theft, and privilege escalation. Data exfiltration was conducted through public file-transfer service sendit.sh to blend malicious traffic with legitimate cloud services. The campaign demonstrates Seedworm's evolved tradecraft and expanded targeting beyond traditional Middle Eastern focus areas.

Pulse ID: 6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 13:58:56

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#Asia #Cloud #CyberSecurity #Education #Espionage #Government #ICS #InfoSec #Iran #Korea #LatinAmerica #MiddleEast #Nodejs #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #RAT #SeedWorm #SentinelOne #SideLoading #SouthKorea #Worm #bot #AlienVault

Iran-Linked Hackers Breached Korean Electronics Maker in Global Spying Campaign

Iranian state-sponsored threat group Seedworm conducted a widespread espionage campaign in early 2026, compromising at least nine organizations across nine countries on four continents. Victims included a major South Korean electronics manufacturer, government agencies, an international airport in the Middle East, Southeast Asian industrial manufacturers, a Latin American financial services provider, and educational institutions. The attackers utilized DLL sideloading techniques with legitimately signed Fortemedia and SentinelOne binaries to execute malicious payloads, deployed Node.js-based implants for orchestration, and employed multiple PowerShell scripts for reconnaissance, credential theft, and privilege escalation. Data exfiltration was conducted through public file-transfer service sendit.sh to blend malicious traffic with legitimate cloud services. The campaign demonstrates Seedworm's evolved tradecraft and expanded targeting beyond traditional Middle Eastern focus areas.

Pulse ID: 6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 13:58:56

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#Asia #Cloud #CyberSecurity #Education #Espionage #Government #ICS #InfoSec #Iran #Korea #LatinAmerica #MiddleEast #Nodejs #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #RAT #SeedWorm #SentinelOne #SideLoading #SouthKorea #Worm #bot #AlienVault

Iran-Linked Hackers Breached Korean Electronics Maker in Global Spying Campaign

Iranian state-sponsored threat group Seedworm conducted a widespread espionage campaign in early 2026, compromising at least nine organizations across nine countries on four continents. Victims included a major South Korean electronics manufacturer, government agencies, an international airport in the Middle East, Southeast Asian industrial manufacturers, a Latin American financial services provider, and educational institutions. The attackers utilized DLL sideloading techniques with legitimately signed Fortemedia and SentinelOne binaries to execute malicious payloads, deployed Node.js-based implants for orchestration, and employed multiple PowerShell scripts for reconnaissance, credential theft, and privilege escalation. Data exfiltration was conducted through public file-transfer service sendit.sh to blend malicious traffic with legitimate cloud services. The campaign demonstrates Seedworm's evolved tradecraft and expanded targeting beyond traditional Middle Eastern focus areas.

Pulse ID: 6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a033220a0063c7c2a4f1d8f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 13:58:56

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#Asia #Cloud #CyberSecurity #Education #Espionage #Government #ICS #InfoSec #Iran #Korea #LatinAmerica #MiddleEast #Nodejs #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PowerShell #RAT #SeedWorm #SentinelOne #SideLoading #SouthKorea #Worm #bot #AlienVault

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Vibe Hacking: Two AI-Augmented Campaigns Target Government and Financial Sectors in Latin America

Two distinct threat campaigns, SHADOW-AETHER-040 and SHADOW-AETHER-064, have been identified targeting government entities and financial organizations across Latin America using agentic artificial intelligence to conduct cyber intrusions. SHADOW-AETHER-040, a Spanish-speaking group, compromised six government entities in Mexico between December 2025 and January 2026, while SHADOW-AETHER-064, operating in Portuguese, targeted Brazilian financial institutions starting in April 2026. Both campaigns established SOCKS5 tunnels via ProxyChains and SSH, enabling AI agents to execute commands directly within victim networks. The AI agents dynamically generated hacking tools and scripts on-demand, reducing detection by signature-based security solutions. Despite tactical similarities including shared toolsets like Chisel, Neo-reGeorg, CrackMapExec, and Impacket, the campaigns appear to be separate entities distinguished primarily by language. These operations represent emerging cases of AI agents executing complete...

Pulse ID: 6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 08:51:35

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#Brazil #CyberSecurity #Government #InfoSec #LatinAmerica #Mexico #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Proxy #RAT #SSH #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

Vibe Hacking: Two AI-Augmented Campaigns Target Government and Financial Sectors in Latin America

Two distinct threat campaigns, SHADOW-AETHER-040 and SHADOW-AETHER-064, have been identified targeting government entities and financial organizations across Latin America using agentic artificial intelligence to conduct cyber intrusions. SHADOW-AETHER-040, a Spanish-speaking group, compromised six government entities in Mexico between December 2025 and January 2026, while SHADOW-AETHER-064, operating in Portuguese, targeted Brazilian financial institutions starting in April 2026. Both campaigns established SOCKS5 tunnels via ProxyChains and SSH, enabling AI agents to execute commands directly within victim networks. The AI agents dynamically generated hacking tools and scripts on-demand, reducing detection by signature-based security solutions. Despite tactical similarities including shared toolsets like Chisel, Neo-reGeorg, CrackMapExec, and Impacket, the campaigns appear to be separate entities distinguished primarily by language. These operations represent emerging cases of AI agents executing complete...

Pulse ID: 6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 08:51:35

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#Brazil #CyberSecurity #Government #InfoSec #LatinAmerica #Mexico #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Proxy #RAT #SSH #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

Vibe Hacking: Two AI-Augmented Campaigns Target Government and Financial Sectors in Latin America

Two distinct threat campaigns, SHADOW-AETHER-040 and SHADOW-AETHER-064, have been identified targeting government entities and financial organizations across Latin America using agentic artificial intelligence to conduct cyber intrusions. SHADOW-AETHER-040, a Spanish-speaking group, compromised six government entities in Mexico between December 2025 and January 2026, while SHADOW-AETHER-064, operating in Portuguese, targeted Brazilian financial institutions starting in April 2026. Both campaigns established SOCKS5 tunnels via ProxyChains and SSH, enabling AI agents to execute commands directly within victim networks. The AI agents dynamically generated hacking tools and scripts on-demand, reducing detection by signature-based security solutions. Despite tactical similarities including shared toolsets like Chisel, Neo-reGeorg, CrackMapExec, and Impacket, the campaigns appear to be separate entities distinguished primarily by language. These operations represent emerging cases of AI agents executing complete...

Pulse ID: 6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 08:51:35

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#Brazil #CyberSecurity #Government #InfoSec #LatinAmerica #Mexico #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Proxy #RAT #SSH #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

Vibe Hacking: Two AI-Augmented Campaigns Target Government and Financial Sectors in Latin America

Two distinct threat campaigns, SHADOW-AETHER-040 and SHADOW-AETHER-064, have been identified targeting government entities and financial organizations across Latin America using agentic artificial intelligence to conduct cyber intrusions. SHADOW-AETHER-040, a Spanish-speaking group, compromised six government entities in Mexico between December 2025 and January 2026, while SHADOW-AETHER-064, operating in Portuguese, targeted Brazilian financial institutions starting in April 2026. Both campaigns established SOCKS5 tunnels via ProxyChains and SSH, enabling AI agents to execute commands directly within victim networks. The AI agents dynamically generated hacking tools and scripts on-demand, reducing detection by signature-based security solutions. Despite tactical similarities including shared toolsets like Chisel, Neo-reGeorg, CrackMapExec, and Impacket, the campaigns appear to be separate entities distinguished primarily by language. These operations represent emerging cases of AI agents executing complete...

Pulse ID: 6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 08:51:35

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#Brazil #CyberSecurity #Government #InfoSec #LatinAmerica #Mexico #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Proxy #RAT #SSH #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

Vibe Hacking: Two AI-Augmented Campaigns Target Government and Financial Sectors in Latin America

Two distinct threat campaigns, SHADOW-AETHER-040 and SHADOW-AETHER-064, have been identified targeting government entities and financial organizations across Latin America using agentic artificial intelligence to conduct cyber intrusions. SHADOW-AETHER-040, a Spanish-speaking group, compromised six government entities in Mexico between December 2025 and January 2026, while SHADOW-AETHER-064, operating in Portuguese, targeted Brazilian financial institutions starting in April 2026. Both campaigns established SOCKS5 tunnels via ProxyChains and SSH, enabling AI agents to execute commands directly within victim networks. The AI agents dynamically generated hacking tools and scripts on-demand, reducing detection by signature-based security solutions. Despite tactical similarities including shared toolsets like Chisel, Neo-reGeorg, CrackMapExec, and Impacket, the campaigns appear to be separate entities distinguished primarily by language. These operations represent emerging cases of AI agents executing complete...

Pulse ID: 6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a02ea171e7005022d5c8a6f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-12 08:51:35

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#Brazil #CyberSecurity #Government #InfoSec #LatinAmerica #Mexico #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Proxy #RAT #SSH #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

Website installer incident (May 2026)

In early May 2026, attackers compromised the official JDownloader website by manipulating specific installer download links through the content management system. Between May 6-7, 2026 (UTC), users who downloaded Windows installers via "Download Alternative Installer" links or the Linux shell installer were redirected to malicious third-party files instead of genuine installers. The attackers gained CMS-level access only, not server or filesystem control. The incident was detected on May 7 via Reddit alerts, and the server was immediately taken offline. Malicious links were removed, legitimate links restored, and security hardened before the site resumed normal operations on May 8-9. In-app updates and other download paths remained unaffected. Users who executed downloaded installers during the risk window are advised to perform clean OS reinstalls and change passwords from trusted devices.

Pulse ID: 6a01c237ee7d6056fbe6a77f
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a01c237ee7d6056fbe6a77f
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 11:49:11

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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Linux #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #RAT #Rust #Windows #Word #bot #AlienVault

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Mysterious hacker organization operating secretly for 6 years is exploiting critical cPanel vulnerability to deploy backdoor trojans

A previously unknown threat group designated Mr_Rot13 has been exploiting CVE-2026-41940, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel & WHM, to compromise Linux servers globally. Active since at least 2020, the group deploys a Go-based payload installer that plants SSH keys, PHP webshells, malicious JavaScript for credential harvesting, and a cross-platform remote access tool called Filemanager. Stolen data is exfiltrated to attacker-controlled Telegram channels and command servers. The group has maintained operational security for six years with extremely low detection rates. Attack infrastructure includes domains registered as early as 2020, with over 2,000 attacking IP addresses observed worldwide. The campaign primarily targets cPanel installations and WordPress systems, with confirmed compromise of Southeast Asian government and military entities resulting in 4.37GB of sensitive data theft.

Pulse ID: 6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 07:25:50

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#Asia #BackDoor #CredentialHarvesting #CyberSecurity #DataTheft #Government #InfoSec #Java #JavaScript #Linux #Military #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PHP #RAT #RDP #SSH #Telegram #Trojan #Troll #Vulnerability #Word #Wordpress #bot #AlienVault

Mysterious hacker organization operating secretly for 6 years is exploiting critical cPanel vulnerability to deploy backdoor trojans

A previously unknown threat group designated Mr_Rot13 has been exploiting CVE-2026-41940, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel & WHM, to compromise Linux servers globally. Active since at least 2020, the group deploys a Go-based payload installer that plants SSH keys, PHP webshells, malicious JavaScript for credential harvesting, and a cross-platform remote access tool called Filemanager. Stolen data is exfiltrated to attacker-controlled Telegram channels and command servers. The group has maintained operational security for six years with extremely low detection rates. Attack infrastructure includes domains registered as early as 2020, with over 2,000 attacking IP addresses observed worldwide. The campaign primarily targets cPanel installations and WordPress systems, with confirmed compromise of Southeast Asian government and military entities resulting in 4.37GB of sensitive data theft.

Pulse ID: 6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 07:25:50

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#Asia #BackDoor #CredentialHarvesting #CyberSecurity #DataTheft #Government #InfoSec #Java #JavaScript #Linux #Military #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PHP #RAT #RDP #SSH #Telegram #Trojan #Troll #Vulnerability #Word #Wordpress #bot #AlienVault

Mysterious hacker organization operating secretly for 6 years is exploiting critical cPanel vulnerability to deploy backdoor trojans

A previously unknown threat group designated Mr_Rot13 has been exploiting CVE-2026-41940, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel & WHM, to compromise Linux servers globally. Active since at least 2020, the group deploys a Go-based payload installer that plants SSH keys, PHP webshells, malicious JavaScript for credential harvesting, and a cross-platform remote access tool called Filemanager. Stolen data is exfiltrated to attacker-controlled Telegram channels and command servers. The group has maintained operational security for six years with extremely low detection rates. Attack infrastructure includes domains registered as early as 2020, with over 2,000 attacking IP addresses observed worldwide. The campaign primarily targets cPanel installations and WordPress systems, with confirmed compromise of Southeast Asian government and military entities resulting in 4.37GB of sensitive data theft.

Pulse ID: 6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 07:25:50

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#Asia #BackDoor #CredentialHarvesting #CyberSecurity #DataTheft #Government #InfoSec #Java #JavaScript #Linux #Military #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PHP #RAT #RDP #SSH #Telegram #Trojan #Troll #Vulnerability #Word #Wordpress #bot #AlienVault

Mysterious hacker organization operating secretly for 6 years is exploiting critical cPanel vulnerability to deploy backdoor trojans

A previously unknown threat group designated Mr_Rot13 has been exploiting CVE-2026-41940, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel & WHM, to compromise Linux servers globally. Active since at least 2020, the group deploys a Go-based payload installer that plants SSH keys, PHP webshells, malicious JavaScript for credential harvesting, and a cross-platform remote access tool called Filemanager. Stolen data is exfiltrated to attacker-controlled Telegram channels and command servers. The group has maintained operational security for six years with extremely low detection rates. Attack infrastructure includes domains registered as early as 2020, with over 2,000 attacking IP addresses observed worldwide. The campaign primarily targets cPanel installations and WordPress systems, with confirmed compromise of Southeast Asian government and military entities resulting in 4.37GB of sensitive data theft.

Pulse ID: 6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 07:25:50

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#Asia #BackDoor #CredentialHarvesting #CyberSecurity #DataTheft #Government #InfoSec #Java #JavaScript #Linux #Military #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PHP #RAT #RDP #SSH #Telegram #Trojan #Troll #Vulnerability #Word #Wordpress #bot #AlienVault

Mysterious hacker organization operating secretly for 6 years is exploiting critical cPanel vulnerability to deploy backdoor trojans

A previously unknown threat group designated Mr_Rot13 has been exploiting CVE-2026-41940, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel & WHM, to compromise Linux servers globally. Active since at least 2020, the group deploys a Go-based payload installer that plants SSH keys, PHP webshells, malicious JavaScript for credential harvesting, and a cross-platform remote access tool called Filemanager. Stolen data is exfiltrated to attacker-controlled Telegram channels and command servers. The group has maintained operational security for six years with extremely low detection rates. Attack infrastructure includes domains registered as early as 2020, with over 2,000 attacking IP addresses observed worldwide. The campaign primarily targets cPanel installations and WordPress systems, with confirmed compromise of Southeast Asian government and military entities resulting in 4.37GB of sensitive data theft.

Pulse ID: 6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a01847e13b4074a8d4b6381
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 07:25:50

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#Asia #BackDoor #CredentialHarvesting #CyberSecurity #DataTheft #Government #InfoSec #Java #JavaScript #Linux #Military #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #PHP #RAT #RDP #SSH #Telegram #Trojan #Troll #Vulnerability #Word #Wordpress #bot #AlienVault

Needle: Inside a Modular Crypto-Stealing C2 That Left Its Keys in the Malware

A modular Malware-as-a-Service crypto-stealing platform called Needle has been discovered actively targeting cryptocurrency wallets through two main attack vectors: a browser extension spoofer targeting MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet, and a Rust-based desktop agent impersonating Exodus, Trezor, and Ledger applications. The campaign compromised 1,932 victims, including 111 browser extension users and 1,821 desktop sessions. The Rust agent embedded its C2 API key without protection, enabling complete enumeration of victims and withdrawal configurations across six blockchains. The operator's EVM hot wallet moved approximately $148 in ETH to cold storage. The panel's React SPA performed authentication entirely client-side, and the same credential used by infected machines could potentially redirect future auto-withdrawals. Infrastructure is hosted on ASN 202412, a known bulletproof hosting provider in Amsterdam.

Pulse ID: 6a0198399994be750fe044cd
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0198399994be750fe044cd
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:50:01

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#BlockChain #Browser #CyberSecurity #Edge #InfoSec #Mac #Malware #MalwareAsAService #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #Rust #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Inside a phishing panel

Security researchers gained direct access to Doko's Panel, a real-time phishing platform used in criminal campaigns by ShinyHunters and BlackFile groups. The investigation revealed four distinct infrastructure clusters operating independently customized variants of the tooling. Attacks combine voice phishing with adversary-in-the-middle techniques targeting enterprise identity providers like Okta, Microsoft, and Google, as well as cryptocurrency exchanges. Operators call victims impersonating IT helpdesk staff, directing them to combosquatted domains where credentials and MFA tokens are manually relayed in real-time. Confirmed breaches include SoundCloud (30M records), Match Group (10M records), Betterment (20M records), and Crunchbase. Over 400 domains have been identified linked to these operations. Evidence shows extensive use of AI language models in developing phishing infrastructure, with operators leveraging legitimate services to rapidly deploy and rotate attack infrastructure.

Pulse ID: 6a019872d2134a70b4d8a5bf
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a019872d2134a70b4d8a5bf
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:50:58

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#AdversaryInTheMiddle #Cloud #CyberSecurity #Google #InfoSec #MFA #MFATokens #Microsoft #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #RAT #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Honeypot reveals botnet exploiting scriptText to launch DDoS attacks on game servers

Analysts observed attackers exploiting a Jenkins honeypot to deploy a new DDoS botnet targeting video game servers. Leveraging Jenkins scriptText abuse, the threat actors achieved remote code execution by sending malicious Groovy scripts to intentionally misconfigured instances with weak passwords. The multi-platform payload targets both Windows and Linux systems, deploying malware that evades detection through process renaming and daemonization. The botnet supports multiple attack vectors including UDP floods, TCP attacks, HTTP requests, and game-specific techniques targeting Valve Source Engine servers. Infrastructure hosted in Vietnam serves dual purposes for payload distribution and command-and-control communications. The campaign demonstrates continued opportunistic exploitation of internet-facing services, with gaming industry servers being primary targets for distributed denial-of-service attacks.

Pulse ID: 6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:55:03

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#CyberSecurity #DDoS #DoS #HTTP #HoneyPot #InfoSec #Linux #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #RAT #RCE #RemoteCodeExecution #TCP #UDP #Vietnam #Windows #Word #bot #botnet #AlienVault

Honeypot reveals botnet exploiting scriptText to launch DDoS attacks on game servers

Analysts observed attackers exploiting a Jenkins honeypot to deploy a new DDoS botnet targeting video game servers. Leveraging Jenkins scriptText abuse, the threat actors achieved remote code execution by sending malicious Groovy scripts to intentionally misconfigured instances with weak passwords. The multi-platform payload targets both Windows and Linux systems, deploying malware that evades detection through process renaming and daemonization. The botnet supports multiple attack vectors including UDP floods, TCP attacks, HTTP requests, and game-specific techniques targeting Valve Source Engine servers. Infrastructure hosted in Vietnam serves dual purposes for payload distribution and command-and-control communications. The campaign demonstrates continued opportunistic exploitation of internet-facing services, with gaming industry servers being primary targets for distributed denial-of-service attacks.

Pulse ID: 6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:55:03

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#CyberSecurity #DDoS #DoS #HTTP #HoneyPot #InfoSec #Linux #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #RAT #RCE #RemoteCodeExecution #TCP #UDP #Vietnam #Windows #Word #bot #botnet #AlienVault

Honeypot reveals botnet exploiting scriptText to launch DDoS attacks on game servers

Analysts observed attackers exploiting a Jenkins honeypot to deploy a new DDoS botnet targeting video game servers. Leveraging Jenkins scriptText abuse, the threat actors achieved remote code execution by sending malicious Groovy scripts to intentionally misconfigured instances with weak passwords. The multi-platform payload targets both Windows and Linux systems, deploying malware that evades detection through process renaming and daemonization. The botnet supports multiple attack vectors including UDP floods, TCP attacks, HTTP requests, and game-specific techniques targeting Valve Source Engine servers. Infrastructure hosted in Vietnam serves dual purposes for payload distribution and command-and-control communications. The campaign demonstrates continued opportunistic exploitation of internet-facing services, with gaming industry servers being primary targets for distributed denial-of-service attacks.

Pulse ID: 6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:55:03

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#CyberSecurity #DDoS #DoS #HTTP #HoneyPot #InfoSec #Linux #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #RAT #RCE #RemoteCodeExecution #TCP #UDP #Vietnam #Windows #Word #bot #botnet #AlienVault

Honeypot reveals botnet exploiting scriptText to launch DDoS attacks on game servers

Analysts observed attackers exploiting a Jenkins honeypot to deploy a new DDoS botnet targeting video game servers. Leveraging Jenkins scriptText abuse, the threat actors achieved remote code execution by sending malicious Groovy scripts to intentionally misconfigured instances with weak passwords. The multi-platform payload targets both Windows and Linux systems, deploying malware that evades detection through process renaming and daemonization. The botnet supports multiple attack vectors including UDP floods, TCP attacks, HTTP requests, and game-specific techniques targeting Valve Source Engine servers. Infrastructure hosted in Vietnam serves dual purposes for payload distribution and command-and-control communications. The campaign demonstrates continued opportunistic exploitation of internet-facing services, with gaming industry servers being primary targets for distributed denial-of-service attacks.

Pulse ID: 6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:55:03

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#CyberSecurity #DDoS #DoS #HTTP #HoneyPot #InfoSec #Linux #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #RAT #RCE #RemoteCodeExecution #TCP #UDP #Vietnam #Windows #Word #bot #botnet #AlienVault

Honeypot reveals botnet exploiting scriptText to launch DDoS attacks on game servers

Analysts observed attackers exploiting a Jenkins honeypot to deploy a new DDoS botnet targeting video game servers. Leveraging Jenkins scriptText abuse, the threat actors achieved remote code execution by sending malicious Groovy scripts to intentionally misconfigured instances with weak passwords. The multi-platform payload targets both Windows and Linux systems, deploying malware that evades detection through process renaming and daemonization. The botnet supports multiple attack vectors including UDP floods, TCP attacks, HTTP requests, and game-specific techniques targeting Valve Source Engine servers. Infrastructure hosted in Vietnam serves dual purposes for payload distribution and command-and-control communications. The campaign demonstrates continued opportunistic exploitation of internet-facing services, with gaming industry servers being primary targets for distributed denial-of-service attacks.

Pulse ID: 6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0199674dd4cf450633dd32
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 08:55:03

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#CyberSecurity #DDoS #DoS #HTTP #HoneyPot #InfoSec #Linux #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #RAT #RCE #RemoteCodeExecution #TCP #UDP #Vietnam #Windows #Word #bot #botnet #AlienVault

New TrickMo Variant: Device Take Over malware targeting Banking, Fintech, Wallet & Auth apps

A new variant of the TrickMo Android banking trojan was identified between January and February 2026, representing a substantial platform redesign rather than new capabilities. The malware has migrated its command-and-control infrastructure entirely onto The Open Network (TON) using .adnl endpoints, moving away from conventional internet infrastructure. Active campaigns have targeted banking and wallet users in France, Italy, and Austria. Once accessibility permissions are granted, operators gain real-time device control including credential phishing, keylogging, screen recording, SMS interception, and bidirectional remote control. New features include network reconnaissance capabilities and SSH tunnelling that transform infected devices into programmable network pivots and SOCKS5 proxy exit nodes, enabling operators to bypass IP-based fraud detection systems while accessing victim networks.

Pulse ID: 6a019c5f0a3344d92c4302a3
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a019c5f0a3344d92c4302a3
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 09:07:43

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#Android #Bank #BankingTrojan #CyberSecurity #Endpoint #France #InfoSec #Italy #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Proxy #RAT #RCE #SMS #SSH #Trojan #bot #socks5 #AlienVault

New TrickMo Variant: Device Take Over malware targeting Banking, Fintech, Wallet & Auth apps

A new variant of the TrickMo Android banking trojan was identified between January and February 2026, representing a substantial platform redesign rather than new capabilities. The malware has migrated its command-and-control infrastructure entirely onto The Open Network (TON) using .adnl endpoints, moving away from conventional internet infrastructure. Active campaigns have targeted banking and wallet users in France, Italy, and Austria. Once accessibility permissions are granted, operators gain real-time device control including credential phishing, keylogging, screen recording, SMS interception, and bidirectional remote control. New features include network reconnaissance capabilities and SSH tunnelling that transform infected devices into programmable network pivots and SOCKS5 proxy exit nodes, enabling operators to bypass IP-based fraud detection systems while accessing victim networks.

Pulse ID: 6a019c5f0a3344d92c4302a3
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a019c5f0a3344d92c4302a3
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-11 09:07:43

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#Android #Bank #BankingTrojan #CyberSecurity #Endpoint #France #InfoSec #Italy #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #Proxy #RAT #RCE #SMS #SSH #Trojan #bot #socks5 #AlienVault