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Kaspersky Uncovers Infostealers Masquerading as Popular AI Developer Tools in 2026
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 17, 2026 | Sources: 1In early 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research revealed a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting developers searching for Anthropic’s Claude Code AI development agent. M... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Tropic Trooper Deploys Trojanized SumatraPDF to Distribute AdaptixC2 Beacon Malware
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 2The advanced persistent threat group Tropic Trooper has been observed leveraging a trojanized version of the popular SumatraPDF reader to deploy their AdaptixC2 Beacon... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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GitHub Issue Alerts Weaponized in OAuth Phishing Scam Targeting Developers’ Repositories
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1A sophisticated OAuth phishing scam is exploiting GitHub issue notification emails to trick developers into granting malicious applications access to their repositorie... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Fake CAPTCHA Scam Fuels International SMS Fraud in 2026
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1In 2026, a sophisticated scam abusing fake CAPTCHA pages has emerged, enabling hackers to execute costly international revenue share fraud (IRSF) via SMS. Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Multi-Stage DHL Phishing Campaign Targets User Passwords in Sophisticated Attack
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1A recent phishing campaign impersonating DHL uses a multi-step attack chain to steal user credentials. The campaign's complexity and realistic spoofing raise the risk... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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How Cybercriminals Exploit AI: Top 3 Attack Methods Revealed
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance their attack strategies. Recent analysis highlights three primary AI-driven tactics: auto... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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OpenAI and Yubico Introduce Phishing-Resistant YubiKeys for ChatGPT Users
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: May 01, 2026 | Sources: 1OpenAI and Yubico have partnered to launch a branded two-pack of YubiKeys aimed at enhancing account security for ChatGPT users by mitigating phishing risks. This move... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Adumo Payment Technology Data Leak: Hackers Offer Sensitive Files for $7,000 on Dark Web
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 17, 2026 | Sources: 1Adumo, a South African payment technology provider, recently faced a high-risk data exposure incident where hackers posted sensitive payment system files on the dark w... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Microsoft Reports Shift in Email Threats Amid Tycoon2FA Platform Disruption in Q1 2026
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1Microsoft's latest security report reveals a 15% drop in phishing volume following the takedown of the Tycoon2FA phishing platform. However, attackers adapted by incre... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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DORA and Operational Resilience: Credential Management as a Critical Financial Risk Control
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) mandates stringent authentication and access controls for financial entities to mitigate operational risks. This art... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Vercel Breach Exposes Risks of Third-Party AI Integrations: Context.ai Compromise Leads to Staff Google Workspace Account Hijack
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 2In April 2026, Vercel experienced a significant security breach traced back to a compromised third-party AI tool, Context.ai. Attackers exploited this integration to h... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Apple Account Notifications Exploited in Sophisticated iPhone Purchase Phishing Scams
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1A recent phishing campaign exploits Apple account notifications by manipulating Apple ID registration fields to deceive users into fraudulent iPhone purchase scams. Th... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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