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Mirai Botnet Itself is Flawed; Hacking Back IoTs Could Mitigate DDoS Attacks

The Hacker NewsNov 1, 08:05 UTC · Nov 1, 2016Malware

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Hacking back the Mirai botnet, technical and legal issues

Security AffairsNov 21, 15:22 UTC · Nov 21, 2017Malware

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While Russian tanks attack, Ukrainian supporters hack back

The RecordJan 17, 00:00 UTC · Jan 17, 2023Malware

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German Government prepares Law for backdoors and hacking back

Security AffairsDec 5, 11:46 UTC · Dec 5, 2017Malware

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State-backed hacking, cyber deterrence, and the need for international norms

Help Net SecurityAug 14, 00:00 UTC · Aug 14, 2020Malware

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Over 12,000 Google Users Hit by Government Hackers in 3rd Quarter of 2019

The Hacker NewsNov 27, 10:22 UTC · Nov 27, 2019Malware

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DDoS Mitigation Firm Has History of Hijacks

Krebs on SecuritySep 20, 18:19 UTC · Sep 20, 2016Malware

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ASD is hacking crooks behind Coronavirus

Security AffairsApr 9, 08:17 UTC · Apr 9, 2020Malware

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Syrian government surveillance campaign turns to spreading malware in coronavirus apps

CyberScoopApr 16, 13:12 UTC · Apr 16, 2020Malware in the wild

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Russian Hacking Group Sandworm Deploys New Wiper Malware in Ukraine

Infosecurity MagazineNov 7, 12:20 UTC · Nov 7, 2025Malware

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Over 90% of Exposed Russian Cloud Databases Compromised

Infosecurity MagazineMar 10, 10:00 UTC · Mar 10, 2022Malware

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‘What else is new?’: China’s hack on Microsoft follows a storied history of cyber

The RecordAug 1, 12:28 UTC · Aug 1, 2023Malware1

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Someone Hijacks A Popular Chrome Extension to Push Malware

The Hacker NewsJul 31, 17:01 UTC · Jul 31, 2017Malware

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China's BlackTech Hacking Group Exploited Routers to Target U.S. and Japanese Companies

The Hacker NewsSep 28, 16:58 UTC · Sep 28, 2023Malware in the wild

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Bootkit Malware, AI-Powered Attacks, Supply Chain Breaches, Zero

The Hacker NewsOct 14, 10:56 UTC · Oct 14, 2025Malware in the wildCVE-2025-21043

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Google sent over 50,000 warnings of state

Security AffairsOct 14, 19:01 UTC · Oct 14, 2021Malware

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How the Justice Department Is Stepping up Its Efforts To Indict State

The RecordJan 30, 00:00 UTC · Jan 30, 2023Malware

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Hacks, leaks and wipers: Google analyzes a year of Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine

CyberScoopFeb 16, 09:00 UTC · Feb 16, 2023Malware

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North Korea-Linked Hackers Steal $2.02 Billion in 2025, Leading Global Crypto Theft

The Hacker NewsDec 18, 17:00 UTC · Dec 18, 2025Malware

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‘Lancefly’ espionage group targeting organizations across Asia with custom malware

The RecordMay 16, 18:24 UTC · May 16, 2023Malware

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US confirms takedown of China-run botnet targeting home and office routers

The RecordJan 31, 19:31 UTC · Jan 31, 2024Malware

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Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin

Ars Technica · SecurityAug 29, 21:05 UTC · Aug 29, 2024Malware CVE-2023-41993 CVE-2024-5274 CVE-2024-4671+1 CVEs

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Long-running surveillance campaigns target Uyghurs with BadBazaar and MOONSHINE spyware

Security AffairsNov 11, 21:07 UTC · Nov 11, 2022Malware

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North Korean ‘BlueNoroff’ group targeting financial institutions with macOS malware

The RecordNov 7, 17:39 UTC · Nov 7, 2023Malware

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DOJ deletes China-linked PlugX malware off more than 4,200 US computers

The RecordJan 14, 19:20 UTC · Jan 14, 2025Malware

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Russian State-Backed 'Infamous Chisel' Android Malware Targets Ukrainian Military

The Hacker NewsSep 5, 13:55 UTC · Sep 5, 2023Malware

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Hackers hit Ukrainian state agencies, critical infrastructure with new ‘Wrecksteel’ malware

The RecordApr 3, 15:49 UTC · Apr 3, 2025Malware

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Playing the blame game: Breaking down cybersecurity attribution

Help Net SecurityDec 19, 00:00 UTC · Dec 19, 2016Malware

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Dragos: Despite AI use, new malware targeting water plants is ‘hype’

CyberScoopApr 23, 19:50 UTC · Apr 23, 2026Malware in the wild

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Nation-state hackers ramping up use of Gemini for target reconnaissance, malware coding, Google says

The RecordFeb 12, 14:03 UTC · Feb 12, 2026Malware

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African telecom company targeted by alleged China

The RecordApr 20, 17:45 UTC · Apr 20, 2023Malware

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White House pours cold water on cyber ‘letters of marque’ speculation

The RecordMar 19, 15:22 UTC · Mar 19, 2026Malware1

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AI-powered Cyber-Attacks Up Significantly, Warns CrowdStrike

Infosecurity MagazineFeb 24, 10:00 UTC · Feb 24, 2026Malware

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Kremlin-linked ‘Snake’ espionage malware eliminated, Justice Department says

The RecordMay 9, 15:02 UTC · May 9, 2023Malware

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UAC-0145 Uses ClickFix CAPTCHAs to Infect Ukrainian Devices wih Malware

The Hacker NewsJul 19, 13:30 UTC · Jul 19, 2026Malware

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Malware ships with bugs that defenders could use against it

Help Net SecurityJul 1, 03:09 UTC · Jul 1, 2026Malware

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Philippine military company spied upon with new China

The RecordSep 12, 19:24 UTC · Sep 12, 2025Malware

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Nimbus Manticore Deploys NightLedger and Turns Victim Systems Into Covert Relays

The Hacker NewsJul 28, 11:55 UTC · Jul 28, 2026Malware

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Amadey and StealC Malware Network Disrupted, 27M Stolen Credentials Recovered

The Hacker NewsJun 25, 08:42 UTC · Jun 25, 2026Malware in the wild1

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Ghostwriter Targets Ukraine Government Entities with Prometheus Phishing Malware

The Hacker NewsMay 23, 07:09 UTC · May 23, 2026Malware

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