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HIGHPhishing alerts

Multi-Stage PureRAT Campaign Exploits PNG Files for Fileless Execution

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 22, 2026 | Sources: 1

A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign is leveraging seemingly benign PNG image files to deploy PureRAT via fileless execution techniques. This high-risk attack... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner

HIGHPhishing alerts

Critical Axios Library Vulnerability CVE-2026-40175: Immediate Action Required for System Administrators

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 17, 2026 | Sources: 2

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-40175) has been identified in the widely used Axios HTTP client library. This flaw poses significant risks including potential... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner

HIGHRansomware alerts

Linux Ransomware Exploits Critical cPanel Vulnerability to Spread

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: May 04, 2026 | Sources: 1

Attackers are leveraging a severe security flaw in cPanel and WebHost Manager to distribute Linux-targeted ransomware, raising urgent concerns for web hosting provider... Documented alert summary. Focus: extortion context, containment timing and recovery options.

Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud

HIGHPhishing alerts

Lawmakers Debate Terrorism Labels and Homicide Charges for Hospital Ransomware Attacks Amid Rising Threats

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1

As ransomware attacks targeting hospitals surge, U.S. lawmakers are considering elevating these cybercrimes to terrorism designations and pursuing homicide charges aga... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHMalware alerts

Backdoor in Popular WordPress Redirect Plugin Allowed Five Years of Arbitrary Code Injection

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: May 01, 2026 | Sources: 1

A stealthy backdoor embedded in the widely used Quick Page/Post Redirect WordPress plugin has enabled arbitrary code execution on affected sites for nearly five years.... Documented alert summary. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.

Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner

HIGHPhishing alerts

Dutch Phishing Sites Remain Active for Average of 20 Hours, SIDN Reports

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1

Phishing websites registered under the.nl domain persist online for an average of 20 hours, according to SIDN, the Dutch domain registry. This extended uptime increase... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner

HIGHPhishing alerts

Chinese Spear-Phishing Campaign Targets NASA Employees to Steal U.S. Defense Software Secrets

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1

A sophisticated Chinese spear-phishing operation has compromised NASA employees to illicitly access sensitive U.S. defense software and export-controlled information. Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner

HIGHPhishing alerts

Barracuda Detects 7 Million Device Code Phishing Attacks Exploiting Microsoft 365 Logins in 2026

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1

In 2026, Barracuda Networks uncovered a staggering surge of over 7 million device code phishing attacks leveraging the EvilTokens toolkit to compromise Microsoft 365 a... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud

HIGHData breach alerts

Grinex Crypto Exchange Shuts Down After $13.7M Breach, Blames Western Agencies Amid Exit Scam Allegations

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1

Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, abruptly ceased operations following a $13.7 million security breach. The company attributes the hack to Western intelligence agenci... Documented alert summary. Focus: exposed data, who may be affected and breach-response priorities.

Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud

HIGHMalware alerts

Payouts King Ransomware Exploits QEMU to Conceal Virtual Machines and Deploy Backdoors

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1

The Payouts King ransomware group has adopted sophisticated tactics by abusing the QEMU emulator to run hidden virtual machines (VMs) on compromised systems. This tech... Documented alert summary. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.

Best next step: Phishing Recovery Center and Account Takeover Guides

HIGHPhishing alerts

Proofpoint Uncovers Cargo Theft Gang's Sophisticated Post-Breach Fraud Tactics

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1

Proofpoint researchers have tracked a cargo theft gang that, after breaching a decoy network, spent weeks probing critical systems related to banking, fleet payments,... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner

HIGHMalware alerts

New GoGra Linux Malware Exploits Microsoft Graph API for Stealthy Command and Control

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 22, 2026 | Sources: 1

The newly discovered GoGra malware variant for Linux leverages Microsoft Graph API and Outlook inboxes to stealthily deliver payloads and communicate with its operator... Documented alert summary. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.

Best next step: Phishing Recovery Center and Account Takeover Guides

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