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20 articlesThe latest tech news, updates, and in-depth coverage about malware — curated by the Blip Tech team.
Signed, Sealed, Infected: The GodDamn Ransomware Using Microsoft Trust as a Weapon
A high-stakes ransomware operation has breached the ultimate layer of trust by utilizing a Microsoft-signed kernel driver to deactivate security software before encryption.
Stealthy PamStealer: The New Silent Threat Lurking on Your Mac
A sophisticated new breed of malware is infiltrating macOS, using ingenious tactics to bypass security and steal sensitive data without leaving a trace.
Arch Linux Security Alert: 400+ AUR Packages Hijacked to Deliver Lethal Rootkits
The Arch Linux community is reeling after a massive supply chain breach turned hundreds of trusted build scripts into delivery mechanisms for credential-stealing malware.
AI Devs Beware: Fake OpenAI Tool Becomes Hugging Face Top Trend to Spread Malware
A sophisticated trap disguised as an OpenAI privacy tool climbed to the top of Hugging Face, tricking hundreds of thousands into downloading a potent data stealer.
Mac Users Beware: Hackers Hijack Google Ads and Claude.ai to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of AI by turning legitimate Claude.ai shared chats into a trap for unsuspecting Mac users.
Security Snafu: Microsoft Defender Goes Rogue Against Trusted DigiCert Certificates
A faulty security update turned Microsoft's watchdog against legitimate internet trust certificates, sparking chaos for enterprise encryption and software verification.
Microsoft Defender Declares War on Trusted DigiCert Root Certificates
Windows users are facing a digital identity crisis as Microsoft Defender starts scrubbing legitimate DigiCert certificates after mislabeling them as malicious Trojans.
The Cold Front of Cybercrime: How UNC6692 is Weaponizing Microsoft Teams with 'Snow' Malware
Cybercriminals are turning professional collaboration into a digital minefield by leveraging Microsoft Teams to slip a sophisticated malware suite onto unsuspecting corporate devices.
The Hidden Danger in Your Browser: 108 Extensions Caught Stealing Private Data
A massive security breach has turned over 100 popular Chrome extensions into digital spies capable of siphoning your Telegram and Google credentials.
Elite Spyware Goes Mainstream: Your iPhone is the Newest Target for Cybercriminals
Government-grade surveillance tools are no longer just for spies, as cybercriminals begin exploiting iOS vulnerabilities to hijack personal data.
Kernel Chaos: How 54 Stealth EDR Killers Are Dismantling Enterprise Defenses
A new wave of cyber threats is weaponizing legitimate drivers to silently strip away your computer's digital armor.
DarkSword Rising: The New Cyber-Weapon Compromising iOS 18 via Simple Web Browsing
A silent digital predator has emerged online, capable of hijacking an iPhone running the latest software after a single visit to a compromised website.
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