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Hackers abuse FTP server banners to deliver new Windows malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting FTP server banner fields—a non-executable metadata field—to deliver two new Windows remote access trojans (E4del and PINHOLE), bypassing traditional detection mechanisms.

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BleepingComputer

Aug 21, 2026

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New DOUBLECUP ClickFix service hides malware in browser cache images

A Russian cybercrime-as-a-service operation named DOUBLECUP deploys stealthy browser-cache-based malware delivery via manipulated PNG images, distributing CountLoader and a novel RAT called DeviceManager across Windows and macOS.

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BleepingComputer

Aug 4, 2026

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New Dolphin X malware uses AI to rank high-value targets

A new remote access trojan named Dolphin X allegedly incorporates AI to profile and prioritize victims based on inferred value, representing a novel escalation in automated cybercrime targeting logic.

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BleepingComputer

Jul 24, 2026

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AsyncAPI npm packages infected with credential-stealing malware

Five compromised AsyncAPI npm packages delivered credential-stealing malware via a supply-chain attack, exposing developers and downstream systems to unauthorized access and data theft.

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BleepingComputer

Jul 15, 2026

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LabubaRAT Masquerades as NVIDIA Software to Control Windows Hosts

A newly discovered Rust-based remote access trojan named LabubaRAT impersonates NVIDIA software to evade detection and establish persistent access on Windows systems.

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The Hacker News

Jul 14, 2026

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New MODBEACON RAT Uses gRPC Streaming for Encrypted C2 Traffic

A China-linked cybercrime group named Silver Fox deployed a new Rust-based remote access trojan called MODBEACON that uses gRPC streaming for encrypted command-and-control (C2) traffic, according to attribution by Chinese cybersecurity firm QiAnXin.

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The Hacker News

Jul 10, 2026

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New Java-Based QuimaRAT MaaS Built to Run on Windows, Linux, and macOS

A newly identified Java-based cross-platform remote access trojan (QuimaRAT) is being sold as malware-as-a-service targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS, with tiered subscription pricing.

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The Hacker News

Published Jul 6, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026