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Geekom, a hardware manufacturer, has come under scrutiny after it was discovered that network drivers for certain AMD mini-PCs contained the Asruex backdoor malware. The malicious software, embedded within the driver installer, could gain administrator-level access to users' machines, enabling data

Security firm Socket has uncovered a malware campaign dubbed 'Operation Muck and Load,' which spreads malicious software through over 200 GitHub repositories by disguising itself as a Go DNS and subdomain scanner. The campaign, first appearing on January 24, has generated more than 1,200 versions, w

Recently, DLSS Swapper, an open-source tool, issued a warning against downloading DLL files submitted by users to its GitHub repository, as these may contain malware. The tool allows users to swap DLSS files in games to downgrade or upgrade native DLSS versions, helping with compatibility. While the

Mozilla's 0din team has revealed a novel attack vector exploiting AI coding agents like Claude, where attackers can trick the AI into executing malware through a seemingly 'clean' GitHub repository. The attack leverages the AI's helpfulness by using multi-layered indirect steps to bypass conventiona

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a malware campaign exploiting Steam's popular Wallpaper Engine tool to distribute malicious software. Attackers use animated desktop wallpapers to hijack users' accounts, then leverage those stolen credentials to upload more infected files, creating a self-propag

The Hades malware campaign is a recent supply-chain attack primarily targeting development packages used in scientific and machine learning applications. It employs prompt injection techniques to deceive AI-based scanners, allowing malicious code to bypass initial checks. By embedding code comments

A recent independent cybersecurity audit by U.S. firm OnDefend found no malware, backdoors, or significant security vulnerabilities in DJI's consumer drone Air 3S and enterprise model Matrice 4E. The audit, conducted over five months, tested software, hardware, firmware, and radio frequency componen

Microsoft has uncovered an ongoing cryptocurrency mining campaign leveraging SEO poisoning and AI chatbot-generated software recommendations to trick users into downloading GPU mining malware disguised as popular PC utilities. The attack primarily targets users with high-performance graphics cards,