ZiChatBot Backdoor Uses Zulip API as C2 in PyPI Supply Chain Attack
May 8, 2026
Three PyPI packages with 2,400+ combined downloads delivered ZiChatBot malware to developer machines, abusing Zulip’s REST API as a covert
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ZiChatBot Backdoor Uses Zulip API as C2 in PyPI Supply Chain Attack
Three PyPI packages with 2,400+ combined downloads delivered ZiChatBot malware to developer machines, abusing Zulip's REST API as a covert C2 channel with code links ...
Quasar Linux RAT Hijacks Developer Systems to Compromise Supply Chains
Researchers identified a Linux variant of Quasar RAT targeting developer systems to steal source code access, CI/CD credentials, and signing keys for supply chain attacks.
DAEMON Tools Build Breach Spread Three-Stage Backdoor for 27 Days
Disc Soft confirmed a build environment compromise that distributed trojanized DAEMON Tools Lite installers deploying an infostealer, backdoor, and QUIC RAT to users across 100+ ...
Trend Micro: QLNX Implant Targets Developers for Supply Chain Attacks
Trend Micro on May 5, 2026 disclosed QLNX (Quasar Linux), a Linux implant targeting software developers with a 58-command shell, dual-layer eBPF rootkit, and 7 ...
MetInfo CVE-2026-29014 Exploited – Unauthenticated PHP Code Injection
CVE-2026-29014 in MetInfo CMS 7.9–8.1 is being actively exploited since April 25, 2026 via unauthenticated PHP injection achieving full server control. Patched April 7; ~2,000 ...
Apache CVE-2026-23918 Enables DoS and RCE in HTTP/2 — Patch to 2.4.67
CVE-2026-23918 is a CVSS 8.8 double-free in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 mod_http2, causing DoS on default deployments and RCE on Debian and Docker installations. Fixed ...
cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Exploited Within 24 Hours, Ransomware Deployed
CVE-2026-41940, a critical cPanel authentication bypass, is being actively exploited by multiple actors deploying ransomware and C2 tools against governments and MSPs across five countries.
11 Million Downloads, One Poisoned Version: PyTorch’s Close Call
Attackers compromised PyTorch Lightning 2.6.3 on PyPI with ShaiWorm credential stealer, targeting cloud API keys, browser credentials, and AWS/Azure/GCP tokens.
Signed, Sealed, Stolen: Hackers Used DigiCert to Certify Malware
Attackers compromised DigiCert support staff via a chat-delivered screenshot, used their access to obtain code-signing certificates, and signed Zhong Stealer malware.
Five Intelligence Agencies Agree: Slow Down Your AI Agents
The Five Eyes alliance issued its first joint advisory on agentic AI security, warning that autonomous AI systems introduce novel attack surfaces enterprises are not ...
Quasar Linux RAT Hijacks Developer Systems to Compromise Supply Chains
May 8, 2026
Researchers identified a Linux variant of Quasar RAT targeting developer systems to steal source code access, CI/CD credentials, and signing
DAEMON Tools Build Breach Spread Three-Stage Backdoor for 27 Days
May 8, 2026
Disc Soft confirmed a build environment compromise that distributed trojanized DAEMON Tools Lite installers deploying an infostealer, backdoor, and QUIC
Trend Micro: QLNX Implant Targets Developers for Supply Chain Attacks
May 6, 2026
Trend Micro on May 5, 2026 disclosed QLNX (Quasar Linux), a Linux implant targeting software developers with a 58-command shell,
MetInfo CVE-2026-29014 Exploited – Unauthenticated PHP Code Injection
May 6, 2026
CVE-2026-29014 in MetInfo CMS 7.9–8.1 is being actively exploited since April 25, 2026 via unauthenticated PHP injection achieving full server
Apache CVE-2026-23918 Enables DoS and RCE in HTTP/2 — Patch to 2.4.67
May 6, 2026
CVE-2026-23918 is a CVSS 8.8 double-free in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.66 mod_http2, causing DoS on default deployments and RCE on
cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Exploited Within 24 Hours, Ransomware Deployed
May 6, 2026
CVE-2026-41940, a critical cPanel authentication bypass, is being actively exploited by multiple actors deploying ransomware and C2 tools against governments
11 Million Downloads, One Poisoned Version: PyTorch’s Close Call
May 5, 2026
Attackers compromised PyTorch Lightning 2.6.3 on PyPI with ShaiWorm credential stealer, targeting cloud API keys, browser credentials, and AWS/Azure/GCP tokens.
Signed, Sealed, Stolen: Hackers Used DigiCert to Certify Malware
May 5, 2026
Attackers compromised DigiCert support staff via a chat-delivered screenshot, used their access to obtain code-signing certificates, and signed Zhong Stealer
Five Intelligence Agencies Agree: Slow Down Your AI Agents
May 5, 2026
The Five Eyes alliance issued its first joint advisory on agentic AI security, warning that autonomous AI systems introduce novel
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