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Siemens Software Center flaw exploited in ClickFix DLL-sideloading attack

Steve ZurierOctober 20, 2026

Malware lets attackers gain the Siemens app with full privileges into industrial enterprises.

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Fake Zoom installer delivers new CloudSyncD macOS backdoor

Laura FrenchOctober 1, 2026

The malware uses a unique Unicode-based method to hide the user’s password in a fake Zoom configuration file.

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2 new forms of malware exploited Citrix Netscaler devices one month before patch

Steve ZurierSeptember 30, 2026

Google report focuses on exploit of CVE-2026-88772, which executed lateral movement a month before a patch existed.

Malware

Malicious ChatGPT Custom GPTs lead to ClickFix attack

Laura FrenchSeptember 30, 2026

Instructions to visit a malicious website were delivered through the real ChatGPT site.

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Critical 9.8 JetBrains TeamCity RCE exploited by ransomware, says CISA

Steve ZurierSeptember 24, 2026

Ransomware groups exploit a critical TeamCity flaw, putting software supply chains at risk.

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Ransomware

FBI probes ShinyHunters claims of massive agent data theft

Steve ZurierSeptember 23, 2026

ShinyHunters claims it stole 2 TB of sensitive data on thousands of current and former FBI agents.

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Settra ransomware group uses MeshAgent RMM in recent attacks

Laura FrenchSeptember 18, 2026

The nascent threat actor has claimed 93 victims since June 2026.

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Patched VMware vCenter bug targeted in ransomware campaigns

Steve ZurierSeptember 15, 2026

Ransomware groups exploit a critical VMware vCenter bug just seven weeks after patch released.

Phishing

Microsoft warns of cloud storage attacks, financial fraud scams targeting customers

Laura FrenchSeptember 15, 2026

Both campaigns use social engineering to access accounts or secure fraudulent transactions.

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CISA: WatchGuard Firebox bug exploited in ransomware campaigns

Steve ZurierSeptember 10, 2026

Ransomware gangs are exploiting a WatchGuard Firebox flaw that CISA flagged nine months ago.

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Network Security

F5 BIG-IP malware hides web shells in memory to evade detection

Steve ZurierSeptember 9, 2026

Memory-resident malware targeting F5 BIG-IP appliances can evade file-based security defenses.

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Siemens Software Center flaw exploited in ClickFix DLL-sideloading attack

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Ransomware News

Fake Zoom installer delivers new CloudSyncD macOS backdoor

2 new forms of malware exploited Citrix Netscaler devices one month before patch

Malicious ChatGPT Custom GPTs lead to ClickFix attack

Critical 9.8 JetBrains TeamCity RCE exploited by ransomware, says CISA

FBI probes ShinyHunters claims of massive agent data theft

Settra ransomware group uses MeshAgent RMM in recent attacks

Patched VMware vCenter bug targeted in ransomware campaigns

Microsoft warns of cloud storage attacks, financial fraud scams targeting customers

CISA: WatchGuard Firebox bug exploited in ransomware campaigns

F5 BIG-IP malware hides web shells in memory to evade detection

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