Overview of the Ayysshush Botnet Campaign The Ayysshush botnet represents a significant cybersecurity threat, having successfully compromised more than 9,000 ASUS routers since its emergence in March 2025. This sophisticated campaign underscores the evolving nature of cyber threats, particularly targeting consumer-grade routers that often serve as gateways within home and small business networks. The stealthy…
Introduction to the VenomRat Cyber Campaign The VenomRat cyber campaign represents a burgeoning threat in today’s digital landscape, targeting unsuspecting users through sophisticated methods aimed at exfiltrating sensitive data. Central to this campaign is the VenomRat malware, which is designed to stealthily infiltrate computer systems, enabling unauthorized access to passwords and other personal information. This…
Introduction to Katz Stealer Katz Stealer is a sophisticated form of malware that primarily focuses on web browsers, including popular options such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Brave. Designed specifically to target sensitive user information, Katz Stealer has emerged as a significant threat in today’s digital landscape, where personal data protection is paramount. This malware’s…
Introduction to Auto-Color Malware In recent months, the cybersecurity landscape has been faced with a novel threat known as Auto-Color, a type of malware specifically targeting Linux systems in North America and Asia. This malware has garnered attention due to its unique characteristics and capabilities, marking it as a significant player in the ongoing battle…
Introduction to Tax Season Threats As tax season approaches in the United States, the threat of phishing scams escalates significantly. During this period, threat actors employ various social engineering tactics, primarily using tax-related themes in their schemes to deceive unsuspecting individuals. These cybercriminals craft messages that are often designed to resemble legitimate communications from tax…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction Old vulnerabilities die hard—especially in the world of cybersecurity. In 2024, the FICORA and CAPSAICIN botnets, leveraging decade-old D-Link router vulnerabilities, wreaked havoc across global networks. These botnets exploited weaknesses in the…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The year 2024 served as a stark reminder of how sophisticated and disruptive cyberattacks have become. From crippling healthcare systems to exposing sensitive government communications, cybercriminals have demonstrated their ability to inflict…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The cyber conflict between the United States and China has escalated significantly in 2024, with both nations accusing each other of engaging in cyber espionage and critical infrastructure attacks. While the U.S….
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The threat actor Cloud Atlas has resurfaced in 2024 with a sophisticated new malware strain, VBCloud, targeting over 80% of its victims in Russia. Leveraging advanced techniques such as NTFS Alternate Data…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction North Korean cyber threat actors have introduced a new JavaScript-based malware called OtterCookie as part of their Contagious Interview campaign. This ongoing operation, also known as DeceptiveDevelopment, uses sophisticated social engineering techniques…
