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Phony Claude code install guides trick Vibe coders into installing malware

Dubbed InstallFix by Push Security, the scheme inserts instructions to download malware during the Claude Code install ...

Hackers Don't Need Malware Anymore And That Changes Everything

CrowdStrike's 2026 report finds 82% of attacks are malware-free, breakout times average 29 minutes, and adversaries exploit trust in identities, cloud, and supply chains.
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Chinese hackers sneak malware into Windows and Google Drive to attack governments

Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been compromising government networks worldwide by embedding malware in trusted ...

Ransomware is now less about malware and more about impersonation

Identity has replaced malware as the biggest threat vector opening the door for ransomware attacks, Cloudflare said in an ...
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Hackers Abuse Bing AI Search to Spread Malware Through Fake OpenClaw Installers

Hackers abused Bing AI search results to promote fake OpenClaw installers on GitHub, spreading Vidar infostealer and other ...

Malware attack knocks out N.J. county’s phone lines, IT systems

A malware attack has affected phone lines and IT systems in Passaic County government. “Please be aware that all Passaic County phone lines are currently down. Our team is aware of the issue and ...

Chinese hackers hide malware within Windows and Google Drive to hit government targets

An APT41 spinoff is spying on targets across Europe and Asia using a blend of custom and legitimate tools.
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Malware Ridden Fake CAPTCHAs Make Me Hate CAPTCHAs Even More

Is that CAPTCHA you just encountered real? Find out how fake CAPTCHAs are installing hidden malware and how to stay safe.

Microsoft: Hackers abuse OAuth error flows to spread malware

Hackers are abusing the legitimate OAuth redirection mechanism to bypass phishing protections in email and browsers to take ...
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I Analyzed the Latest Windows ‘MaaS’ Scams — Here is What You Need to Know

Cybercriminals are now able to rent Malware-as-a-service and legally install malware on your PC. Learn how to identify these ...

Online ads just became the internet's biggest malware machine

Ads accounted for more than 60% of the malware and phishing campaigns observed by digital safety company The Media Trust in 2025, per a new report.