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Smart Contracts for C&C: How ClearFake Hid in Plain Sight on BSC Testnet

Threat actors exploited the EtherHiding technique to store ClearFake payload routing instructions within smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet, creating an immutable command-and-control infrastructure that cannot be taken down. The attack began with injected JavaScript on a compromised Swiss website that queried blockchain contracts to deliver malicious payloads. Victims passing anti-analysis checks were fingerprinted by operating system and routed to platform-specific ClickFix social engineering overlays. The campaign simultaneously deployed SectopRAT, a .NET-based remote access trojan capable of browser session hijacking, and ACRStealer, a C++ infostealer targeting credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. An on-chain execution tracker confirmed each compromise in real time. Four smart contracts shared a single deployer wallet, with the oldest deployed nearly a year before analysis, indicating a long-running, actively maintained operation.

Pulse ID: 6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-26 15:20:06

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#BlockChain #Browser #CandC #ClearFake #CyberSecurity #EtherHiding #InfoSec #InfoStealer #Java #JavaScript #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SocialEngineering #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Smart Contracts for C&C: How ClearFake Hid in Plain Sight on BSC Testnet

Threat actors exploited the EtherHiding technique to store ClearFake payload routing instructions within smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet, creating an immutable command-and-control infrastructure that cannot be taken down. The attack began with injected JavaScript on a compromised Swiss website that queried blockchain contracts to deliver malicious payloads. Victims passing anti-analysis checks were fingerprinted by operating system and routed to platform-specific ClickFix social engineering overlays. The campaign simultaneously deployed SectopRAT, a .NET-based remote access trojan capable of browser session hijacking, and ACRStealer, a C++ infostealer targeting credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. An on-chain execution tracker confirmed each compromise in real time. Four smart contracts shared a single deployer wallet, with the oldest deployed nearly a year before analysis, indicating a long-running, actively maintained operation.

Pulse ID: 6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-26 15:20:06

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#BlockChain #Browser #CandC #ClearFake #CyberSecurity #EtherHiding #InfoSec #InfoStealer #Java #JavaScript #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SocialEngineering #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Smart Contracts for C&C: How ClearFake Hid in Plain Sight on BSC Testnet

Threat actors exploited the EtherHiding technique to store ClearFake payload routing instructions within smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet, creating an immutable command-and-control infrastructure that cannot be taken down. The attack began with injected JavaScript on a compromised Swiss website that queried blockchain contracts to deliver malicious payloads. Victims passing anti-analysis checks were fingerprinted by operating system and routed to platform-specific ClickFix social engineering overlays. The campaign simultaneously deployed SectopRAT, a .NET-based remote access trojan capable of browser session hijacking, and ACRStealer, a C++ infostealer targeting credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. An on-chain execution tracker confirmed each compromise in real time. Four smart contracts shared a single deployer wallet, with the oldest deployed nearly a year before analysis, indicating a long-running, actively maintained operation.

Pulse ID: 6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-26 15:20:06

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#BlockChain #Browser #CandC #ClearFake #CyberSecurity #EtherHiding #InfoSec #InfoStealer #Java #JavaScript #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SocialEngineering #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Smart Contracts for C&C: How ClearFake Hid in Plain Sight on BSC Testnet

Threat actors exploited the EtherHiding technique to store ClearFake payload routing instructions within smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet, creating an immutable command-and-control infrastructure that cannot be taken down. The attack began with injected JavaScript on a compromised Swiss website that queried blockchain contracts to deliver malicious payloads. Victims passing anti-analysis checks were fingerprinted by operating system and routed to platform-specific ClickFix social engineering overlays. The campaign simultaneously deployed SectopRAT, a .NET-based remote access trojan capable of browser session hijacking, and ACRStealer, a C++ infostealer targeting credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. An on-chain execution tracker confirmed each compromise in real time. Four smart contracts shared a single deployer wallet, with the oldest deployed nearly a year before analysis, indicating a long-running, actively maintained operation.

Pulse ID: 6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-26 15:20:06

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#BlockChain #Browser #CandC #ClearFake #CyberSecurity #EtherHiding #InfoSec #InfoStealer #Java #JavaScript #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SocialEngineering #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Smart Contracts for C&C: How ClearFake Hid in Plain Sight on BSC Testnet

Threat actors exploited the EtherHiding technique to store ClearFake payload routing instructions within smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet, creating an immutable command-and-control infrastructure that cannot be taken down. The attack began with injected JavaScript on a compromised Swiss website that queried blockchain contracts to deliver malicious payloads. Victims passing anti-analysis checks were fingerprinted by operating system and routed to platform-specific ClickFix social engineering overlays. The campaign simultaneously deployed SectopRAT, a .NET-based remote access trojan capable of browser session hijacking, and ACRStealer, a C++ infostealer targeting credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. An on-chain execution tracker confirmed each compromise in real time. Four smart contracts shared a single deployer wallet, with the oldest deployed nearly a year before analysis, indicating a long-running, actively maintained operation.

Pulse ID: 6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a15ba2632bd7e246e9c1250
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-26 15:20:06

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#BlockChain #Browser #CandC #ClearFake #CyberSecurity #EtherHiding #InfoSec #InfoStealer #Java #JavaScript #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SocialEngineering #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

RemotePE: The Lazarus RAT that lives in memory

A sophisticated memory-only toolset used by a North Korean Lazarus subgroup targeting financial and cryptocurrency organizations consists of three malware families forming a chain. DPAPILoader decrypts and loads RemotePELoader from disk using Windows Data Protection API. RemotePELoader beacons to command-and-control servers and retrieves RemotePE, a fully-fledged remote access trojan executed entirely in memory without filesystem artifacts. The toolset employs environmental keying via DPAPI, EDR evasion through HellsGate technique and ETW patching, actor-in-the-loop payload delivery, and shared hosting infrastructure on Namecheap. RemotePE features comprehensive RAT capabilities including file operations, process management, command execution, and a plugin system for dynamically loading additional payloads, while maintaining persistence through masquerading as legitimate Windows services.

Pulse ID: 6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-25 13:00:34

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#CyberSecurity #EDR #Edge #InfoSec #Korea #Lazarus #Malware #Namecheap #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #Windows #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

RemotePE: The Lazarus RAT that lives in memory

A sophisticated memory-only toolset used by a North Korean Lazarus subgroup targeting financial and cryptocurrency organizations consists of three malware families forming a chain. DPAPILoader decrypts and loads RemotePELoader from disk using Windows Data Protection API. RemotePELoader beacons to command-and-control servers and retrieves RemotePE, a fully-fledged remote access trojan executed entirely in memory without filesystem artifacts. The toolset employs environmental keying via DPAPI, EDR evasion through HellsGate technique and ETW patching, actor-in-the-loop payload delivery, and shared hosting infrastructure on Namecheap. RemotePE features comprehensive RAT capabilities including file operations, process management, command execution, and a plugin system for dynamically loading additional payloads, while maintaining persistence through masquerading as legitimate Windows services.

Pulse ID: 6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-25 13:00:34

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#CyberSecurity #EDR #Edge #InfoSec #Korea #Lazarus #Malware #Namecheap #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #Windows #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

RemotePE: The Lazarus RAT that lives in memory

A sophisticated memory-only toolset used by a North Korean Lazarus subgroup targeting financial and cryptocurrency organizations consists of three malware families forming a chain. DPAPILoader decrypts and loads RemotePELoader from disk using Windows Data Protection API. RemotePELoader beacons to command-and-control servers and retrieves RemotePE, a fully-fledged remote access trojan executed entirely in memory without filesystem artifacts. The toolset employs environmental keying via DPAPI, EDR evasion through HellsGate technique and ETW patching, actor-in-the-loop payload delivery, and shared hosting infrastructure on Namecheap. RemotePE features comprehensive RAT capabilities including file operations, process management, command execution, and a plugin system for dynamically loading additional payloads, while maintaining persistence through masquerading as legitimate Windows services.

Pulse ID: 6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-25 13:00:34

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#CyberSecurity #EDR #Edge #InfoSec #Korea #Lazarus #Malware #Namecheap #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #Windows #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

RemotePE: The Lazarus RAT that lives in memory

A sophisticated memory-only toolset used by a North Korean Lazarus subgroup targeting financial and cryptocurrency organizations consists of three malware families forming a chain. DPAPILoader decrypts and loads RemotePELoader from disk using Windows Data Protection API. RemotePELoader beacons to command-and-control servers and retrieves RemotePE, a fully-fledged remote access trojan executed entirely in memory without filesystem artifacts. The toolset employs environmental keying via DPAPI, EDR evasion through HellsGate technique and ETW patching, actor-in-the-loop payload delivery, and shared hosting infrastructure on Namecheap. RemotePE features comprehensive RAT capabilities including file operations, process management, command execution, and a plugin system for dynamically loading additional payloads, while maintaining persistence through masquerading as legitimate Windows services.

Pulse ID: 6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-25 13:00:34

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#CyberSecurity #EDR #Edge #InfoSec #Korea #Lazarus #Malware #Namecheap #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #Windows #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

RemotePE: The Lazarus RAT that lives in memory

A sophisticated memory-only toolset used by a North Korean Lazarus subgroup targeting financial and cryptocurrency organizations consists of three malware families forming a chain. DPAPILoader decrypts and loads RemotePELoader from disk using Windows Data Protection API. RemotePELoader beacons to command-and-control servers and retrieves RemotePE, a fully-fledged remote access trojan executed entirely in memory without filesystem artifacts. The toolset employs environmental keying via DPAPI, EDR evasion through HellsGate technique and ETW patching, actor-in-the-loop payload delivery, and shared hosting infrastructure on Namecheap. RemotePE features comprehensive RAT capabilities including file operations, process management, command execution, and a plugin system for dynamically loading additional payloads, while maintaining persistence through masquerading as legitimate Windows services.

Pulse ID: 6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a1447f25db6bc082d5093cb
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-25 13:00:34

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#CyberSecurity #EDR #Edge #InfoSec #Korea #Lazarus #Malware #Namecheap #NorthKorea #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #Windows #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Lazarus Group Deploys Memory-Only RAT in Financial Sector Attacks

The notorious Lazarus Group has unleashed a sneaky new attack tool, a memory-only Remote Access Trojan (RAT), targeting the financial sector with cunning precision. This stealthy malware, known as RemotePE, is just the latest weapon in the group's arsenal, and it's being used to infiltrate and manipulate its victims.

https://osintsights.com/lazarus-group-deploys-memory-only-rat-in-financial-sector-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#LazarusGroup #RemoteAccessTrojan #Rat #FinancialSector #DecentralizedFinance

Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns

Unit 42 researchers identified six new remote access Trojan variants deployed by Iran-nexus APT group Screening Serpens between February and April 2026, coinciding with a regional conflict starting February 28, 2026. The group targeted entities in the U.S., Israel, UAE, and other Middle Eastern locations, primarily focusing on technology sector professionals through highly tailored social engineering using personalized recruitment lures. Two new malware families, MiniUpdate and MiniJunk V2, were discovered featuring advanced techniques including AppDomainManager hijacking that manipulates .NET application initialization to disable security mechanisms. The campaigns demonstrated increased technical capabilities and operational resilience, with each variant using dedicated C2 infrastructure hosted on Azure. The attacks leveraged DLL sideloading, scheduled tasks for persistence, and sophisticated evasion techniques to maintain long-term access for espionage purposes.

Pulse ID: 6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-22 17:33:20

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#Azure #CyberSecurity #Espionage #InfoSec #Iran #Israel #Malware #MiddleEast #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SMS #SideLoading #SocialEngineering #Trojan #UAE #Unit42 #bot #AlienVault

Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns

Unit 42 researchers identified six new remote access Trojan variants deployed by Iran-nexus APT group Screening Serpens between February and April 2026, coinciding with a regional conflict starting February 28, 2026. The group targeted entities in the U.S., Israel, UAE, and other Middle Eastern locations, primarily focusing on technology sector professionals through highly tailored social engineering using personalized recruitment lures. Two new malware families, MiniUpdate and MiniJunk V2, were discovered featuring advanced techniques including AppDomainManager hijacking that manipulates .NET application initialization to disable security mechanisms. The campaigns demonstrated increased technical capabilities and operational resilience, with each variant using dedicated C2 infrastructure hosted on Azure. The attacks leveraged DLL sideloading, scheduled tasks for persistence, and sophisticated evasion techniques to maintain long-term access for espionage purposes.

Pulse ID: 6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-22 17:33:20

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#Azure #CyberSecurity #Espionage #InfoSec #Iran #Israel #Malware #MiddleEast #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SMS #SideLoading #SocialEngineering #Trojan #UAE #Unit42 #bot #AlienVault

Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns

Unit 42 researchers identified six new remote access Trojan variants deployed by Iran-nexus APT group Screening Serpens between February and April 2026, coinciding with a regional conflict starting February 28, 2026. The group targeted entities in the U.S., Israel, UAE, and other Middle Eastern locations, primarily focusing on technology sector professionals through highly tailored social engineering using personalized recruitment lures. Two new malware families, MiniUpdate and MiniJunk V2, were discovered featuring advanced techniques including AppDomainManager hijacking that manipulates .NET application initialization to disable security mechanisms. The campaigns demonstrated increased technical capabilities and operational resilience, with each variant using dedicated C2 infrastructure hosted on Azure. The attacks leveraged DLL sideloading, scheduled tasks for persistence, and sophisticated evasion techniques to maintain long-term access for espionage purposes.

Pulse ID: 6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-22 17:33:20

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#Azure #CyberSecurity #Espionage #InfoSec #Iran #Israel #Malware #MiddleEast #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SMS #SideLoading #SocialEngineering #Trojan #UAE #Unit42 #bot #AlienVault

Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns

Unit 42 researchers identified six new remote access Trojan variants deployed by Iran-nexus APT group Screening Serpens between February and April 2026, coinciding with a regional conflict starting February 28, 2026. The group targeted entities in the U.S., Israel, UAE, and other Middle Eastern locations, primarily focusing on technology sector professionals through highly tailored social engineering using personalized recruitment lures. Two new malware families, MiniUpdate and MiniJunk V2, were discovered featuring advanced techniques including AppDomainManager hijacking that manipulates .NET application initialization to disable security mechanisms. The campaigns demonstrated increased technical capabilities and operational resilience, with each variant using dedicated C2 infrastructure hosted on Azure. The attacks leveraged DLL sideloading, scheduled tasks for persistence, and sophisticated evasion techniques to maintain long-term access for espionage purposes.

Pulse ID: 6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-22 17:33:20

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#Azure #CyberSecurity #Espionage #InfoSec #Iran #Israel #Malware #MiddleEast #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SMS #SideLoading #SocialEngineering #Trojan #UAE #Unit42 #bot #AlienVault

Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns

Unit 42 researchers identified six new remote access Trojan variants deployed by Iran-nexus APT group Screening Serpens between February and April 2026, coinciding with a regional conflict starting February 28, 2026. The group targeted entities in the U.S., Israel, UAE, and other Middle Eastern locations, primarily focusing on technology sector professionals through highly tailored social engineering using personalized recruitment lures. Two new malware families, MiniUpdate and MiniJunk V2, were discovered featuring advanced techniques including AppDomainManager hijacking that manipulates .NET application initialization to disable security mechanisms. The campaigns demonstrated increased technical capabilities and operational resilience, with each variant using dedicated C2 infrastructure hosted on Azure. The attacks leveraged DLL sideloading, scheduled tasks for persistence, and sophisticated evasion techniques to maintain long-term access for espionage purposes.

Pulse ID: 6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a109360ffcb2c8229a150c7
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-22 17:33:20

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#Azure #CyberSecurity #Espionage #InfoSec #Iran #Israel #Malware #MiddleEast #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SMS #SideLoading #SocialEngineering #Trojan #UAE #Unit42 #bot #AlienVault

One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud 'Patriot Bait' Campaign

A solo Russian-speaking threat actor tracked as 'bandcampro' operated a five-year MAGA-themed Telegram channel with approximately 17,000 subscribers, initially forwarding cryptocurrency scam content before pivoting to AI-automated operations in September 2025. The actor utilized jailbroken Google Gemini to generate QAnon-styled posts, deploy infrastructure, manage stolen API keys, and run credential theft operations targeting politically engaged American audiences. The campaign weaponized cultural alignment with QAnon and MAGA communities to facilitate cryptocurrency fraud rather than political influence. Through AI assistance, the actor cracked 29 WordPress admin credentials, infiltrated at least one company, deployed remote access trojans disguised as cryptocurrency wallets, and operated a gamified chatbot called 'QFS 2.0 Terminal'. The operation demonstrates how frontier AI systems enable scalable, low-cost cybercriminal activities by allowing a single actor to perform tasks traditionally requiring enti...

Pulse ID: 6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-21 23:03:17

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#CyberSecurity #Google #InfoSec #IoT #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RDP #RemoteAccessTrojan #Russia #Telegram #Trojan #Word #Wordpress #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud 'Patriot Bait' Campaign

A solo Russian-speaking threat actor tracked as 'bandcampro' operated a five-year MAGA-themed Telegram channel with approximately 17,000 subscribers, initially forwarding cryptocurrency scam content before pivoting to AI-automated operations in September 2025. The actor utilized jailbroken Google Gemini to generate QAnon-styled posts, deploy infrastructure, manage stolen API keys, and run credential theft operations targeting politically engaged American audiences. The campaign weaponized cultural alignment with QAnon and MAGA communities to facilitate cryptocurrency fraud rather than political influence. Through AI assistance, the actor cracked 29 WordPress admin credentials, infiltrated at least one company, deployed remote access trojans disguised as cryptocurrency wallets, and operated a gamified chatbot called 'QFS 2.0 Terminal'. The operation demonstrates how frontier AI systems enable scalable, low-cost cybercriminal activities by allowing a single actor to perform tasks traditionally requiring enti...

Pulse ID: 6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-21 23:03:17

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#CyberSecurity #Google #InfoSec #IoT #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RDP #RemoteAccessTrojan #Russia #Telegram #Trojan #Word #Wordpress #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud 'Patriot Bait' Campaign

A solo Russian-speaking threat actor tracked as 'bandcampro' operated a five-year MAGA-themed Telegram channel with approximately 17,000 subscribers, initially forwarding cryptocurrency scam content before pivoting to AI-automated operations in September 2025. The actor utilized jailbroken Google Gemini to generate QAnon-styled posts, deploy infrastructure, manage stolen API keys, and run credential theft operations targeting politically engaged American audiences. The campaign weaponized cultural alignment with QAnon and MAGA communities to facilitate cryptocurrency fraud rather than political influence. Through AI assistance, the actor cracked 29 WordPress admin credentials, infiltrated at least one company, deployed remote access trojans disguised as cryptocurrency wallets, and operated a gamified chatbot called 'QFS 2.0 Terminal'. The operation demonstrates how frontier AI systems enable scalable, low-cost cybercriminal activities by allowing a single actor to perform tasks traditionally requiring enti...

Pulse ID: 6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-21 23:03:17

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#CyberSecurity #Google #InfoSec #IoT #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RDP #RemoteAccessTrojan #Russia #Telegram #Trojan #Word #Wordpress #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud 'Patriot Bait' Campaign

A solo Russian-speaking threat actor tracked as 'bandcampro' operated a five-year MAGA-themed Telegram channel with approximately 17,000 subscribers, initially forwarding cryptocurrency scam content before pivoting to AI-automated operations in September 2025. The actor utilized jailbroken Google Gemini to generate QAnon-styled posts, deploy infrastructure, manage stolen API keys, and run credential theft operations targeting politically engaged American audiences. The campaign weaponized cultural alignment with QAnon and MAGA communities to facilitate cryptocurrency fraud rather than political influence. Through AI assistance, the actor cracked 29 WordPress admin credentials, infiltrated at least one company, deployed remote access trojans disguised as cryptocurrency wallets, and operated a gamified chatbot called 'QFS 2.0 Terminal'. The operation demonstrates how frontier AI systems enable scalable, low-cost cybercriminal activities by allowing a single actor to perform tasks traditionally requiring enti...

Pulse ID: 6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-21 23:03:17

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#CyberSecurity #Google #InfoSec #IoT #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RDP #RemoteAccessTrojan #Russia #Telegram #Trojan #Word #Wordpress #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud 'Patriot Bait' Campaign

A solo Russian-speaking threat actor tracked as 'bandcampro' operated a five-year MAGA-themed Telegram channel with approximately 17,000 subscribers, initially forwarding cryptocurrency scam content before pivoting to AI-automated operations in September 2025. The actor utilized jailbroken Google Gemini to generate QAnon-styled posts, deploy infrastructure, manage stolen API keys, and run credential theft operations targeting politically engaged American audiences. The campaign weaponized cultural alignment with QAnon and MAGA communities to facilitate cryptocurrency fraud rather than political influence. Through AI assistance, the actor cracked 29 WordPress admin credentials, infiltrated at least one company, deployed remote access trojans disguised as cryptocurrency wallets, and operated a gamified chatbot called 'QFS 2.0 Terminal'. The operation demonstrates how frontier AI systems enable scalable, low-cost cybercriminal activities by allowing a single actor to perform tasks traditionally requiring enti...

Pulse ID: 6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0f8f3596d6a5268e168a10
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-21 23:03:17

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#CyberSecurity #Google #InfoSec #IoT #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RDP #RemoteAccessTrojan #Russia #Telegram #Trojan #Word #Wordpress #bot #cryptocurrency #AlienVault

Chinese APT Campaign Targets Entities with Updated FDMTP Backdoor

Beginning in late September 2025, multiple affected hosts were observed making requests to domains impersonating content delivery networks (CDNs), including infrastructure masquerading as Yahoo- and Apple-affiliated services. Across these cases, Darktrace identified a consistent behavioral execution pattern: the retrieval of legitimate binaries alongside malicious Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), enabling sideloading and execution of a modular .NET-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) framework.

Pulse ID: 6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-18 19:29:26

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#BackDoor #CDN #Chinese #CyberSecurity #DNS #Darktrace #InfoSec #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SideLoading #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

Chinese APT Campaign Targets Entities with Updated FDMTP Backdoor

Beginning in late September 2025, multiple affected hosts were observed making requests to domains impersonating content delivery networks (CDNs), including infrastructure masquerading as Yahoo- and Apple-affiliated services. Across these cases, Darktrace identified a consistent behavioral execution pattern: the retrieval of legitimate binaries alongside malicious Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), enabling sideloading and execution of a modular .NET-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) framework.

Pulse ID: 6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-18 19:29:26

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#BackDoor #CDN #Chinese #CyberSecurity #DNS #Darktrace #InfoSec #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SideLoading #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

Chinese APT Campaign Targets Entities with Updated FDMTP Backdoor

Beginning in late September 2025, multiple affected hosts were observed making requests to domains impersonating content delivery networks (CDNs), including infrastructure masquerading as Yahoo- and Apple-affiliated services. Across these cases, Darktrace identified a consistent behavioral execution pattern: the retrieval of legitimate binaries alongside malicious Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), enabling sideloading and execution of a modular .NET-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) framework.

Pulse ID: 6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-18 19:29:26

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#BackDoor #CDN #Chinese #CyberSecurity #DNS #Darktrace #InfoSec #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SideLoading #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

Chinese APT Campaign Targets Entities with Updated FDMTP Backdoor

Beginning in late September 2025, multiple affected hosts were observed making requests to domains impersonating content delivery networks (CDNs), including infrastructure masquerading as Yahoo- and Apple-affiliated services. Across these cases, Darktrace identified a consistent behavioral execution pattern: the retrieval of legitimate binaries alongside malicious Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), enabling sideloading and execution of a modular .NET-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) framework.

Pulse ID: 6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-18 19:29:26

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#BackDoor #CDN #Chinese #CyberSecurity #DNS #Darktrace #InfoSec #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SideLoading #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

Chinese APT Campaign Targets Entities with Updated FDMTP Backdoor

Beginning in late September 2025, multiple affected hosts were observed making requests to domains impersonating content delivery networks (CDNs), including infrastructure masquerading as Yahoo- and Apple-affiliated services. Across these cases, Darktrace identified a consistent behavioral execution pattern: the retrieval of legitimate binaries alongside malicious Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), enabling sideloading and execution of a modular .NET-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) framework.

Pulse ID: 6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6a0b6898afd39bdd2dd6f142
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-18 19:29:26

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#BackDoor #CDN #Chinese #CyberSecurity #DNS #Darktrace #InfoSec #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SideLoading #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

Obsidian plugin was abused to deploy a remote access trojan

https://cyber.netsecops.io/articles/obsidian-plugin-abused-in-campaign-to-deploy-phantom-pulse-rat/

#HackerNews #ObsidianPlugin #RemoteAccessTrojan #CyberSecurity #ThreatAlert #Malware

Obsidian plugin was abused to deploy a remote access trojan

https://cyber.netsecops.io/articles/obsidian-plugin-abused-in-campaign-to-deploy-phantom-pulse-rat/

#HackerNews #ObsidianPlugin #RemoteAccessTrojan #CyberSecurity #ThreatAlert #Malware

Obsidian plugin was abused to deploy a remote access trojan

https://cyber.netsecops.io/articles/obsidian-plugin-abused-in-campaign-to-deploy-phantom-pulse-rat/

#HackerNews #ObsidianPlugin #RemoteAccessTrojan #CyberSecurity #ThreatAlert #Malware

Obsidian plugin was abused to deploy a remote access trojan

https://cyber.netsecops.io/articles/obsidian-plugin-abused-in-campaign-to-deploy-phantom-pulse-rat/

#HackerNews #ObsidianPlugin #RemoteAccessTrojan #CyberSecurity #ThreatAlert #Malware

Obsidian plugin was abused to deploy a remote access trojan

https://cyber.netsecops.io/articles/obsidian-plugin-abused-in-campaign-to-deploy-phantom-pulse-rat/

#HackerNews #ObsidianPlugin #RemoteAccessTrojan #CyberSecurity #ThreatAlert #Malware

That AI Extension Helping You Write Emails? It's Reading Them First

Researchers discovered 18 malicious AI browser extensions masquerading as productivity tools that deliver remote access trojans, meddler-in-the-middle attacks, and infostealers. These extensions exploit the rise of generative AI to target prompts, user behavior, and browser sessions through API interception, passive DOM observation, traffic proxying, and HTTPS response decryption. Examples include extensions that surveil emails during composition, intercept ChatGPT prompts, and exfiltrate passwords. Multiple samples contained AI-generated code indicating threat actors employed large language models to accelerate production. Google removed or issued warnings for all 18 reported extensions. These malicious tools specifically target sensitive data including AI API keys, authentication credentials, email content, and proprietary session information by exploiting user trust in AI-branded applications.

Pulse ID: 69f3e871eb2a73cd5c8bee7e
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f3e871eb2a73cd5c8bee7e
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-30 23:40:33

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#Browser #ChatGPT #CyberSecurity #Email #Google #HTTP #HTTPS #InfoSec #InfoStealer #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Password #Passwords #Proxy #RAT #RCE #RemoteAccessTrojan #Rust #Trojan #Word #bot #AlienVault

An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

KarstoRAT is a newly identified remote access trojan that emerged in early 2026, combining surveillance, credential theft, and remote command execution capabilities. The malware supports extensive post-compromise operations including system reconnaissance, screenshot and audio capture, webcam monitoring, keylogging, and token theft. It communicates with a C2 server at 212.227.65[.]132 using HTTP protocols with the user agent 'SecurityNotifier'. Distribution occurs through gaming-themed lure pages targeting Roblox players and FPS/GTA modders via fake cheat loaders. KarstoRAT employs multiple persistence mechanisms through registry keys, scheduled tasks, and startup folders, while featuring a UAC bypass using the fodhelper.exe technique. The malware has not been publicly advertised on cybercrime forums, suggesting private development and limited operator use rather than commodity distribution.

Pulse ID: 69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-30 14:20:46

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #HTTP #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #RemoteCommandExecution #SMS #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

KarstoRAT is a newly identified remote access trojan that emerged in early 2026, combining surveillance, credential theft, and remote command execution capabilities. The malware supports extensive post-compromise operations including system reconnaissance, screenshot and audio capture, webcam monitoring, keylogging, and token theft. It communicates with a C2 server at 212.227.65[.]132 using HTTP protocols with the user agent 'SecurityNotifier'. Distribution occurs through gaming-themed lure pages targeting Roblox players and FPS/GTA modders via fake cheat loaders. KarstoRAT employs multiple persistence mechanisms through registry keys, scheduled tasks, and startup folders, while featuring a UAC bypass using the fodhelper.exe technique. The malware has not been publicly advertised on cybercrime forums, suggesting private development and limited operator use rather than commodity distribution.

Pulse ID: 69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-30 14:20:46

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #HTTP #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #RemoteCommandExecution #SMS #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

KarstoRAT is a newly identified remote access trojan that emerged in early 2026, combining surveillance, credential theft, and remote command execution capabilities. The malware supports extensive post-compromise operations including system reconnaissance, screenshot and audio capture, webcam monitoring, keylogging, and token theft. It communicates with a C2 server at 212.227.65[.]132 using HTTP protocols with the user agent 'SecurityNotifier'. Distribution occurs through gaming-themed lure pages targeting Roblox players and FPS/GTA modders via fake cheat loaders. KarstoRAT employs multiple persistence mechanisms through registry keys, scheduled tasks, and startup folders, while featuring a UAC bypass using the fodhelper.exe technique. The malware has not been publicly advertised on cybercrime forums, suggesting private development and limited operator use rather than commodity distribution.

Pulse ID: 69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-30 14:20:46

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #HTTP #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #RemoteCommandExecution #SMS #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

KarstoRAT is a newly identified remote access trojan that emerged in early 2026, combining surveillance, credential theft, and remote command execution capabilities. The malware supports extensive post-compromise operations including system reconnaissance, screenshot and audio capture, webcam monitoring, keylogging, and token theft. It communicates with a C2 server at 212.227.65[.]132 using HTTP protocols with the user agent 'SecurityNotifier'. Distribution occurs through gaming-themed lure pages targeting Roblox players and FPS/GTA modders via fake cheat loaders. KarstoRAT employs multiple persistence mechanisms through registry keys, scheduled tasks, and startup folders, while featuring a UAC bypass using the fodhelper.exe technique. The malware has not been publicly advertised on cybercrime forums, suggesting private development and limited operator use rather than commodity distribution.

Pulse ID: 69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-30 14:20:46

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #HTTP #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #RemoteCommandExecution #SMS #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

KarstoRAT is a newly identified remote access trojan that emerged in early 2026, combining surveillance, credential theft, and remote command execution capabilities. The malware supports extensive post-compromise operations including system reconnaissance, screenshot and audio capture, webcam monitoring, keylogging, and token theft. It communicates with a C2 server at 212.227.65[.]132 using HTTP protocols with the user agent 'SecurityNotifier'. Distribution occurs through gaming-themed lure pages targeting Roblox players and FPS/GTA modders via fake cheat loaders. KarstoRAT employs multiple persistence mechanisms through registry keys, scheduled tasks, and startup folders, while featuring a UAC bypass using the fodhelper.exe technique. The malware has not been publicly advertised on cybercrime forums, suggesting private development and limited operator use rather than commodity distribution.

Pulse ID: 69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f3653e6f25eb53d5d343b1
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-30 14:20:46

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #HTTP #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #RemoteCommandExecution #SMS #Trojan #bot #AlienVault

Python Backdoor Exploits Tunneling Service to Harvest Browser, Cloud Credentials

Meet DEEP#DOOR, a sneaky Python-based backdoor framework that's harvesting browser and cloud credentials by exploiting a tunneling service, and learn how it infiltrates systems through a clever sequence of stealthy steps. This sophisticated threat starts with a simple batch script that disables Windows security…

https://osintsights.com/python-backdoor-exploits-tunneling-service-to-harvest-browser-cloud-credentials?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#PythonBackdoor #Deepdoor #RemoteAccessTrojan #Rat #CredentialHarvesting

Threat Spotlight An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

Remote access trojans (RATs) remain one of the most common tools used
by attackers to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. Unlike
simple information stealers, RATs allow operators to fully control infected
machines, monitor user activity, collect sensitive data, and deploy additional
payloads when needed. In recent years, many new RAT families have
emerged that combine surveillance capabilities, credential theft, and remote
command execution within lightweight and flexible frameworks.

Pulse ID: 69f342059da1410582479c7c
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f342059da1410582479c7c
Pulse Author: CyberHunter_NL
Created: 2026-04-30 11:50:29

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Mac #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #bot #CyberHunter_NL

Threat Spotlight An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

Remote access trojans (RATs) remain one of the most common tools used
by attackers to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. Unlike
simple information stealers, RATs allow operators to fully control infected
machines, monitor user activity, collect sensitive data, and deploy additional
payloads when needed. In recent years, many new RAT families have
emerged that combine surveillance capabilities, credential theft, and remote
command execution within lightweight and flexible frameworks.

Pulse ID: 69f34205f24069b265ccf570
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f34205f24069b265ccf570
Pulse Author: CyberHunter_NL
Created: 2026-04-30 11:50:29

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Mac #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #bot #CyberHunter_NL

Threat Spotlight An In-Depth Analysis of Novel KarstoRAT Malware

Remote access trojans (RATs) remain one of the most common tools used
by attackers to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. Unlike
simple information stealers, RATs allow operators to fully control infected
machines, monitor user activity, collect sensitive data, and deploy additional
payloads when needed. In recent years, many new RAT families have
emerged that combine surveillance capabilities, credential theft, and remote
command execution within lightweight and flexible frameworks.

Pulse ID: 69f342068865d55a5846d71b
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f342068865d55a5846d71b
Pulse Author: CyberHunter_NL
Created: 2026-04-30 11:50:30

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Mac #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #bot #CyberHunter_NL

Rebex-based Telegram RAT Targeting Vietnam

A sophisticated CHM-based malware campaign has been identified targeting Vietnamese victims through a trojanized CV document. The infection chain utilizes a compiled HTML file that deploys a multi-stage payload delivery mechanism involving Python interpreters, C++ DLLs, and layered XOR encryption. The malware establishes persistence through Shell hijacking and scheduled tasks, ultimately delivering a weaponized version of Rebex.Common.dll functioning as a Telegram-based remote access trojan. The RAT communicates via Telegram bot API, supporting commands for file download, token swapping, and arbitrary command execution. The infection demonstrates characteristics typical of targeted state-sponsored activity rather than opportunistic cybercrime, employing techniques historically associated with advanced threat actors operating in the Southeast Asian region.

Pulse ID: 69f1d26f3c7a8e098eccb448
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f1d26f3c7a8e098eccb448
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-29 09:42:07

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#Asia #CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #Encryption #HTML #ICS #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Python #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Telegram #Trojan #Vietnam #bot #AlienVault

MiningDropper Android Malware Framework Spreads Infostealers, RATs and Banking Malware

Mining Dropper is an android malware delivery framework used to mine cryptocurrency and for distributing infostealers, Remote Access Trojans and banking malware.

Pulse ID: 69f10f6fb0cd7c248d2f4267
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f10f6fb0cd7c248d2f4267
Pulse Author: cryptocti
Created: 2026-04-28 19:50:07

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#Android #Bank #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InfoStealer #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #cryptocti

Not Just Annoying Ads: Adware Bundles Delivering Gh0st RAT

A sophisticated malware campaign is distributing both Gh0st Remote Access Trojan and CloverPlus adware simultaneously through obfuscated loaders. The loader drops encrypted payloads from its resource section, with one being adware and another a Gh0st RAT DLL module executed via rundll32.exe. The RAT employs multiple persistence mechanisms including registry run keys, Windows services, and Remote Access service manipulation. It features capabilities for token manipulation, DNS hijacking, keylogging targeting RDP sessions, system reconnaissance, and dead drop resolver techniques for C2 communication. The malware specifically targets security tools by blocking antivirus domains through DNS spoofing and hosts file modification. This dual-payload approach provides attackers with long-term system access while generating immediate profit through adware monetization.

Pulse ID: 69e2bfe25244c3e0bc4404f9
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69e2bfe25244c3e0bc4404f9
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-17 23:18:58

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#CyberSecurity #DNS #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RCE #RDP #RemoteAccessTrojan #SMS #Trojan #Windows #bot #AlienVault

JanelaRAT an Advanced Banking Trojan Targeting Financial Users

JanelaRAT is an evolving Remote Access Trojan targeting financial users in Latin America using multi stage infection chains, phishing and DLL sideloading to steal banking and cryptocurrency data while employing evasion, persistence and interactive techniques to bypass security controls.

Pulse ID: 69e48460c771926e0e7231bc
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69e48460c771926e0e7231bc
Pulse Author: cryptocti
Created: 2026-04-19 07:29:36

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#Bank #BankingTrojan #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #LatinAmerica #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phishing #RAT #RemoteAccessTrojan #SideLoading #Trojan #bot #cryptocurrency #cryptocti

March 2026 CVE Landscape: 31 High-Impact Vulnerabilities Identified, Interlock Ransomware Group Exploits Cisco FMC Zero-Day

In March 2026, 31 high-impact vulnerabilities were identified requiring prioritization for remediation, with 29 receiving Very Critical Risk Scores. Affected vendors included Cisco, Microsoft, Google, ConnectWise, and others, with Microsoft and Apple accounting for approximately 32% of vulnerabilities. Notably, the Interlock Ransomware Group exploited CVE-2026-20131, a zero-day deserialization vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, as early as January 2026 to compromise enterprise networks. The group deployed custom remote access trojans and facilitated ransomware operations through crafted HTTP requests executing arbitrary Java code as root. Additional campaigns involved the DarkSword iOS exploit kit delivering GHOSTKNIFE, GHOSTSABER, and GHOSTBLADE payloads, and the Coruna exploit kit deploying PlasmaLoader malware. Nine vulnerabilities enabled remote code execution across multiple platforms. One vulnerability dated back nine years, emphasizing continued exploitation of legacy unpatched

Pulse ID: 69de0077cbff2dc8d99b17ff
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69de0077cbff2dc8d99b17ff
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-04-14 08:53:11

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#Cisco #ConnectWise #CyberSecurity #Google #HTTP #InfoSec #Java #Malware #Microsoft #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RAT #RansomWare #RemoteAccessTrojan #RemoteCodeExecution #Trojan #Vulnerability #Word #ZeroDay #bot #iOS #AlienVault

New Trojan STX RAT Targets Finance Sector with Sophisticated Stealth Methods

Meet STX RAT, a sneaky new remote access trojan that's got its sights set on the finance sector, using advanced stealth methods and command-and-control capabilities to evade detection. This latest threat is a wake-up call for defenders, testing their readiness to respond to increasingly sophisticated attacks.

https://osintsights.com/new-trojan-stx-rat-targets-finance-sector-with-sophisticated-stealth-methods?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#RemoteAccessTrojan #StxRat #FinanceSector #EmergingThreats #AdvancedPersistentThreat

Re: Axios remote access trojan (RAT)

https://github.com/axios/axios/issues/10636

Luckily I don't use npm much (only #Indiekit) and it wasn't the malicious v1.14.1 or v0.30.4, it was v1.13.2.

Check with `npm list axios` in your /node_modules folder. I also ran `find ~ -type d -path "*/node_modules/plain-crypto-js" 2>/dev/null` to see if the RAT is found any where on my Mac. 🤞Luckily nothing. Scary! Read the full post mortem report above!

@paulrobertlloyd

#RemoteAccessTrojan #trojan #hack #virus #npm #axios

Re: Axios remote access trojan (RAT)

https://github.com/axios/axios/issues/10636

Luckily I don't use npm much (only #Indiekit) and it wasn't the malicious v1.14.1 or v0.30.4, it was v1.13.2.

Check with `npm list axios` in your /node_modules folder. I also ran `find ~ -type d -path "*/node_modules/plain-crypto-js" 2>/dev/null` to see if the RAT is found any where on my Mac. 🤞Luckily nothing. Scary! Read the full post mortem report above!

@paulrobertlloyd

#RemoteAccessTrojan #trojan #hack #virus #npm #axios

Re: Axios remote access trojan (RAT)

https://github.com/axios/axios/issues/10636

Luckily I don't use npm much (only #Indiekit) and it wasn't the malicious v1.14.1 or v0.30.4, it was v1.13.2.

Check with `npm list axios` in your /node_modules folder. I also ran `find ~ -type d -path "*/node_modules/plain-crypto-js" 2>/dev/null` to see if the RAT is found any where on my Mac. 🤞Luckily nothing. Scary! Read the full post mortem report above!

@paulrobertlloyd

#RemoteAccessTrojan #trojan #hack #virus #npm #axios