ENCFORGE Ransomware Targets PyTorch, SafeTensors Model Files
July 28, 2026
Sysdig documented ENCFORGE, a Go ransomware targeting 180 AI file formats including PyTorch, SafeTensors, and GGUF, deployed by the JADEPUFFER
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ENCFORGE Ransomware Targets PyTorch, SafeTensors Model Files
Sysdig documented ENCFORGE, a Go ransomware targeting 180 AI file formats including PyTorch, SafeTensors, and GGUF, deployed by the JADEPUFFER threat operator.
AI-Assisted Linux Kernel CVE-2026-53264 Root Exploit Released
Lee Jia Jie used AI assistance to discover CVE-2026-53264, a Linux kernel use-after-free enabling local root escalation. A public exploit is now available.
Operation BlueDash Delivers RMM Tools via Fake Teams Lures
Operation BlueDash deploys Level RMM and ScreenConnect against enterprises through fake Microsoft Teams and Zoom pages linked to a Nigerian threat actor.
Cruciferra Crypter Combines BYOVD and Process Ghosting to Kill EDR
Cruciferra, a MaaS crypter active since fall 2025, bypasses EDR via BYOVD and Process Ghosting. TA4922, Silver Fox, and 11 malware families are linked to ...
MedusaHVNC Hides Covert Browser Sessions in Windows Desktops
BlackFog exposed MedusaHVNC, a MaaS RAT that runs browsers on a hidden Windows virtual desktop to commit banking fraud without the victim's awareness.
TELESHIM Backdoor Hits Middle East Governments via Telegram C2
Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered TELESHIM, MIXEDKEY, and BINDCLOAK — three new malware families an East Asia-linked APT used against Middle Eastern governments.
SourTrade Malvertising Assembles Malware in Browser Memory
SourTrade malvertising downloads encrypted fragments and assembles a Windows executable in browser memory, evading file-based detection across 12 countries.
Steam ClickFix Campaign Installs SYSTEM-Level XMRig Miner
Attackers target Steam discussion forums with ClickFix social engineering, tricking players into running PowerShell that installs a SYSTEM-level XMRig miner.
ClickLock macOS Stealer Uses App-Kill Loop to Coerce Passwords
Group-IB documented ClickLock, a macOS stealer using a 210ms app-kill loop to coerce macOS passwords, hitting more than 100 victims across 33 countries.
Elastic Exposes TELEPUZ: C Malware Sold as MaaS via ClickFix Chain
Elastic Security Labs disclosed TELEPUZ, a C-based malware distributed through a ClickFix-to-Vidar chain with VirusTotal volumes indicating a MaaS operation.
AI-Assisted Linux Kernel CVE-2026-53264 Root Exploit Released
July 28, 2026
Lee Jia Jie used AI assistance to discover CVE-2026-53264, a Linux kernel use-after-free enabling local root escalation. A public exploit
Operation BlueDash Delivers RMM Tools via Fake Teams Lures
July 28, 2026
Operation BlueDash deploys Level RMM and ScreenConnect against enterprises through fake Microsoft Teams and Zoom pages linked to a Nigerian
Cruciferra Crypter Combines BYOVD and Process Ghosting to Kill EDR
July 28, 2026
Cruciferra, a MaaS crypter active since fall 2025, bypasses EDR via BYOVD and Process Ghosting. TA4922, Silver Fox, and 11
MedusaHVNC Hides Covert Browser Sessions in Windows Desktops
July 28, 2026
BlackFog exposed MedusaHVNC, a MaaS RAT that runs browsers on a hidden Windows virtual desktop to commit banking fraud without
TELESHIM Backdoor Hits Middle East Governments via Telegram C2
July 27, 2026
Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered TELESHIM, MIXEDKEY, and BINDCLOAK — three new malware families an East Asia-linked APT used against Middle Eastern
SourTrade Malvertising Assembles Malware in Browser Memory
July 27, 2026
SourTrade malvertising downloads encrypted fragments and assembles a Windows executable in browser memory, evading file-based detection across 12 countries.
Steam ClickFix Campaign Installs SYSTEM-Level XMRig Miner
July 27, 2026
Attackers target Steam discussion forums with ClickFix social engineering, tricking players into running PowerShell that installs a SYSTEM-level XMRig miner.
ClickLock macOS Stealer Uses App-Kill Loop to Coerce Passwords
July 17, 2026
Group-IB documented ClickLock, a macOS stealer using a 210ms app-kill loop to coerce macOS passwords, hitting more than 100 victims
Elastic Exposes TELEPUZ: C Malware Sold as MaaS via ClickFix Chain
July 17, 2026
Elastic Security Labs disclosed TELEPUZ, a C-based malware distributed through a ClickFix-to-Vidar chain with VirusTotal volumes indicating a MaaS operation.
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