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    New “YiBackdoor” Malware Lets Hackers Run Commands and Steal Data

    Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have identified a sophisticated new malware strain dubbed YiBackdoor, first detected in June 2025. This emerging threat represents a...

    QR codes become the vehicle for malware in new technique

    A newly-discovered malicious package with layers of obfuscation is disguised as a utility library, with malware essentially hiding in plain sight in embedded QR...

    New Malware in npm Package Steals Browser Passwords Using Steganographic QR Code

    Malicious npm package 'fezbox' hides password-stealing code in QR images via steganography, posing as a legit JS/TS utility library. 

    Zloader Malware Repurposed to Act as Entry Point Into Corporate Environments to Deploy Ransomware

    Zloader, a sophisticated Zeus-based modular trojan that first emerged in 2015, has undergone a significant transformation from its original banking-focused operations to become a...

    Malwarebytes for Teams now includes VPN

    Running a small business today can hardly be done from a single device, a single location, or a single network. Staying cybersecure is quite the...

    Fake Malwarebytes, LastPass, and others on GitHub serve malware

    Fake versions of legitimate software are currently circulating on GitHub pages, in a large-scale campaign targeting Mac users. Unfortunately, Malwarebytes for Mac is one...

    Ransomware’s Favorite Door? Phishing Attacks

    Ransomware’s Favorite Door? Phishing Attacks Phishing has fueled ransomware in 2025, with AI-powered lures and PhaaS kits driving attacks. Learn...

    Industrial Automation Threats Decline Slightly in Q2 2025, but Risks Remain

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    Small business security warning – new malware is spoofing tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Office and Google Drive, so be on your guard

    (Image credit: wk1003mike / Shutterstock) Cybercriminals spoof trusted tools like ChatGPT and Office to target small businesses with malware PUAs and fake apps hitting SMBs hardest Backdoors,...

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