Open VSX Purges 77 Evil-Twin Extensions Stealing Developer Data
August 5, 2026
Open VSX removed 77 malicious evil-twin extensions impersonating developer tools and exfiltrating machine, Git, and CI/CD data to one attacker
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Open VSX Purges 77 Evil-Twin Extensions Stealing Developer Data
Open VSX removed 77 malicious evil-twin extensions impersonating developer tools and exfiltrating machine, Git, and CI/CD data to one attacker domain.
QuickFox VPN Supply-Chain Attack Delivers FDMTP Backdoor
Fortinet disclosed a long-running supply-chain attack on QuickFox VPN that delivers the undocumented FDMTP backdoor through a trojanized Windows installer.
SMOKE#SCREEN Deploys ScreenConnect via Fake Adobe, Zoom Lures
Securonix details the SMOKE#SCREEN campaign, which uses fake Adobe and Zoom update lures to stealthily install ConnectWise ScreenConnect for persistent access.
XCSSET v40 Malware Targets macOS Developers via Xcode Projects
Unit 42 found XCSSET v40 targeting macOS developers via compromised Xcode projects, adding a Chrome hijacker and Telegram trojanizer to its 17-module toolkit.
Unit 42 Details Pass-ta-key Attacks on Google-Synced Passkeys
Unit 42 reveals three Pass-ta-key attacks that let malware hijack Google-synced passkeys on Windows by abusing Chrome's TPM trust and cloud authenticator flows.
Malicious npm Packages Deliver RAT to Alibaba Developer Tools
Socket found 18 malicious npm packages impersonating Alibaba developer tools that deliver a cross-platform RAT with remote control and data-theft capabilities.
Leaked DarkSword Kit Deploys GHOSTBLADE Stealer on iOS Devices
Censys found a Chinese-speaking actor using the leaked DarkSword exploit kit to deploy the GHOSTBLADE info-stealer on iOS devices and steal credentials.
DOUBLECUP ClickFix Loader Hides Malware in Browser Cache Images
The DOUBLECUP Russian loader-as-a-service uses ClickFix prompts and PNG steganography in browser cache to deliver CountLoader and the DeviceManager RAT.
Fake Roblox Xeno Executor Installers Deliver Info-Stealer RAT
Bitdefender found fake Roblox Xeno Executor installers pushing a Java RAT that steals browser data, crypto wallets, game tokens, and payment data from players.
Coldcard Firmware Flaw Linked to $88.6M Bitcoin Sweep
A Coldcard firmware flaw that sent seed generation to a software PRNG is tied to an $88.6 million Bitcoin sweep across 4,585 drained wallet addresses.
QuickFox VPN Supply-Chain Attack Delivers FDMTP Backdoor
August 5, 2026
Fortinet disclosed a long-running supply-chain attack on QuickFox VPN that delivers the undocumented FDMTP backdoor through a trojanized Windows installer.
SMOKE#SCREEN Deploys ScreenConnect via Fake Adobe, Zoom Lures
August 5, 2026
Securonix details the SMOKE#SCREEN campaign, which uses fake Adobe and Zoom update lures to stealthily install ConnectWise ScreenConnect for persistent
XCSSET v40 Malware Targets macOS Developers via Xcode Projects
August 5, 2026
Unit 42 found XCSSET v40 targeting macOS developers via compromised Xcode projects, adding a Chrome hijacker and Telegram trojanizer to
Unit 42 Details Pass-ta-key Attacks on Google-Synced Passkeys
August 4, 2026
Unit 42 reveals three Pass-ta-key attacks that let malware hijack Google-synced passkeys on Windows by abusing Chrome’s TPM trust and
Malicious npm Packages Deliver RAT to Alibaba Developer Tools
August 4, 2026
Socket found 18 malicious npm packages impersonating Alibaba developer tools that deliver a cross-platform RAT with remote control and data-theft
Leaked DarkSword Kit Deploys GHOSTBLADE Stealer on iOS Devices
August 4, 2026
Censys found a Chinese-speaking actor using the leaked DarkSword exploit kit to deploy the GHOSTBLADE info-stealer on iOS devices and
DOUBLECUP ClickFix Loader Hides Malware in Browser Cache Images
August 4, 2026
The DOUBLECUP Russian loader-as-a-service uses ClickFix prompts and PNG steganography in browser cache to deliver CountLoader and the DeviceManager RAT.
Fake Roblox Xeno Executor Installers Deliver Info-Stealer RAT
August 4, 2026
Bitdefender found fake Roblox Xeno Executor installers pushing a Java RAT that steals browser data, crypto wallets, game tokens, and
Coldcard Firmware Flaw Linked to $88.6M Bitcoin Sweep
August 3, 2026
A Coldcard firmware flaw that sent seed generation to a software PRNG is tied to an $88.6 million Bitcoin sweep
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