Hackers Use Fake Claude AI Site to Infect Users With New Beagle Malware

Researchers have discovered a new malvertising campaign using a fake Claude AI website to plant a new, undocumented backdoor named Beagle on user devices.

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AI, Anthropic, Artificial Intelligence, backdoor, Beagle, Claude, Cyber Attack, cybersecurity, Fraud, Malware, SCAM, Scams and Fraud, Security

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Why Outdated Maintenance Software Is a Growing Ransomware Risk

Outdated maintenance software increases ransomware risk by exposing weak access controls, unpatched systems, and critical operational data to attackers.

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CMMS, Cyber Attack, cybersecurity, Malware, Ransomware, Security, software, vulnerability

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Fake Claude AI Installers Used to Spread Malware in New Cyber Scam

Hackers are abusing fake Claude AI installer pages promoted through Google Ads to trick users into running malware in a campaign. The operation combines highly realistic install guides with a stealthy, multi‑stage infection chain that abuses trusted Wi…

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AI, cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware

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UAT-8302 Targets Government Agencies With Custom Malware and Open-Source Tools

A new China-linked hacking group, tracked as UAT-8302, that is using custom malware and open-source tools to spy on government organizations in South America and southeastern Europe. The campaign focuses on long-term access and data theft, combining ad…

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cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware

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Salat Malware Abuses QUIC and WebSockets for Stealthy C2 Control

A powerful new Windows malware family dubbed Salat Stealer, a Go-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that blends classic infostealing with a stealthy QUIC/WebSocket command-and-control (C2) channel and resilient blockchain-backed infrastructure. Written i…

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cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware

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FEMITBOT Network Exploits Telegram Mini Apps to Spread Crypto Scams and Android Malware

A large-scale fraud and malware operation called FEMITBOT that abuses Telegram Mini Apps to steal cryptocurrency and infect Android devices. The campaign shows how trusted in-app web experiences can be turned into powerful tools for social engineering …

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cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware, Telegram

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Hackers Abuse DAEMON Tools Distribution Channel to Deliver Malicious Payloads

A sophisticated supply-chain attack has compromised the official distribution channel for DAEMON Tools, delivering multi-stage malware to users worldwide. Since April 8, 2026, threat actors have distributed trojanized installers signed with legitimate …

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cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware

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FEMITBOT Network Abuses Telegram Mini Apps for Crypto Scams and Android Malware

A massive fraud network called FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps and fake brand names like Apple, Disney, and…

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Android, Crypto, Cyber Attack, Cyber Crime, cybersecurity, FEMITBOT, Malware, Scams, Scams and Fraud, Security, Telegram, Telegram Mini

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Fake “Notepad++ for Mac” Site May Pose Malware Risk for Mac Users

A deceptive website is circulating online that claims to offer an official “Notepad++ for Mac” download, and it has already misled some users and even tech media outlets into believing that Notepad++ has finally launched a native macOS version. The sit…

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cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware

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DigiCert Root Certificates Incorrectly Detected as Malware by Microsoft Defender

On May 3, 2026, system administrators and everyday users worldwide experienced a sudden, massive spike in severe security alerts from Microsoft Defender. The native Windows security platform began aggressively flagging system files as “Trojan:Win…

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cyber security, Cyber Security News, Malware, Microsoft, vulnerability

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