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THOR: Previously Unseen PlugX Variant Deployed During Microsoft Exchange Server Attacks by PKPLUG Group

Palo Alto Unit 42Jun 6, 12:19 UTC · Jun 6, 2024Vulnerability CVE-2021-26855 CVE-2021-27065

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FBI deleted China-linked PlugX malware from +4,200 US computers

Security AffairsJan 14, 21:58 UTC · Jan 14, 2025Malware

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Researchers Discover New PlugX Malware Variant Spreading via Removable USB Devices

The Hacker NewsFeb 7, 06:11 UTC · Feb 7, 2023Malware

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French Authorities Launch Operation to Remove PlugX Malware from Infected Systems

The Hacker NewsJan 3, 04:54 UTC · Jan 3, 2025Malware

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Suspected Chinese Group Calypso APT Exploiting Vulnerable Microsoft Exchange Servers

Recorded FutureDec 13, 00:00 UTC · Dec 13, 2018Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2021-26855 CVE-2021-27065 CVE-2021-26857+1 CVEs

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China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth

The Hacker NewsApr 3, 17:34 UTC · Apr 3, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2025-31324 CVE-2025-0994

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PlugX is Becoming Mature

Kaspersky SecurelistNov 27, 21:32 UTC · Nov 27, 2012Malware

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Law enforcement action deletes PlugX malware from thousands of machines

CyberScoopJan 14, 17:33 UTC · Jan 14, 2025Malware in the wild

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Chinese Hackers Implant PlugX Variant on Compromised MS Exchange Servers

The Hacker NewsMar 23, 11:47 UTC · Mar 23, 2022Ransomware

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Black Basta Deploys PlugX Malware in USB Devices With New Technique

Infosecurity MagazineJan 27, 17:00 UTC · Jan 27, 2023Malware

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RedDelta Deploys PlugX Malware to Target Mongolia and Taiwan in Espionage Campaigns

The Hacker NewsJan 10, 09:51 UTC · Jan 10, 2025Malware

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Chinese-Linked Hackers Exploit Windows Flaw to Spy on EU Diplomats

Infosecurity MagazineOct 31, 12:10 UTC · Oct 31, 2025Vulnerability

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China-Linked Hackers Infiltrate East Asian Firm for 3 Years Using F5 Devices

The Hacker NewsJun 18, 09:27 UTC · Jun 18, 2024Vulnerability in the wild

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Quarterly Report: Incident Response trends in Q1 2022

Cisco TalosApr 26, 13:11 UTC · Apr 26, 2022Ransomware in the wildCVE-2021-44228 CVE-2021-45046 CVE-2021-22204+1 CVEs

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Diplomatic entities in Belgium and Hungary hacked in China

The RecordOct 30, 18:17 UTC · Oct 30, 2025Exploit / PoC

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

The Hacker NewsApr 15, 00:00 UTC · Apr 15, 2026Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-346211

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Days, Router Botnets, AWS Breach, Rogue AI Agents & More

The Hacker NewsMar 15, 00:00 UTC · Mar 15, 2026Malware in the wildCVE-2026-3909 CVE-2026-3910 CVE-2026-3913+40 CVEs2

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China-linked UNC6384 exploits Windows zero

Security AffairsNov 1, 14:11 UTC · Nov 1, 2025Exploit / PoC

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We can try to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap, but that doesn’t necessarily mean more jobs for defenders

Cisco TalosSep 12, 18:00 UTC · Sep 12, 2024Malware

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APT trends report Q3 2021

Kaspersky SecurelistOct 26, 10:00 UTC · Oct 26, 2021Malware

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ThreatsDay Bulletin: OAuth Trap, EDR Killer, Signal Phishing, Zombie ZIP, AI Platform Hack & More

The Hacker NewsMar 12, 15:00 UTC · Mar 12, 2026Phishing & fraud in the wild

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Two Chinese APT Groups Ramp Up Cyber Espionage Against ASEAN Countries

The Hacker NewsMar 28, 14:27 UTC · Mar 28, 2024Threat actor

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Trend Micro addressed flaw exploited by China

Security AffairsMay 24, 18:19 UTC · May 24, 2022Malware in the wild

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Research points to a Chinese hacking effort targeting a Russian border unit

CyberScoopApr 27, 12:00 UTC · Apr 27, 2022Exploit / PoC in the wild

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Suspected Chinese hackers impersonate Catholic news outlets to gather intel about Vatican diplomacy

CyberScoopNov 25, 13:30 UTC · Nov 25, 2020Exploit / PoC in the wild

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Public disclosure didn't stop suspected Chinese hackers from targeting the Vatican

CyberScoopSep 15, 21:57 UTC · Sep 15, 2020Exploit / PoC in the wild

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⚡ Weekly Recap: SD-WAN 0-Day, Critical CVEs, Telegram Probe, Smart TV Proxy SDK and More

The Hacker NewsMar 2, 13:26 UTC · Mar 2, 2026Data breach in the wildCVE-2026-20127 CVE-2025-40538 CVE-2025-40539+27 CVEs

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Unpatched Windows vulnerability continues to be exploited by APTs (CVE-2025-9491)

Help Net SecurityDec 5, 09:00 UTC · Dec 5, 2025Vulnerability CVE-2025-9491

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ShadowPad Malware Actively Exploits WSUS Vulnerability for Full System Access

The Hacker NewsNov 30, 09:05 UTC · Nov 30, 2025Vulnerability CVE-2025-592871

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⚡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp 0-Day, Docker Bug, Salesforce Breach, Fake CAPTCHAs, Spyware App & More

The Hacker NewsSep 15, 00:00 UTC · Sep 15, 2025Malware in the wildCVE-2025-55177 CVE-2025-43300 CVE-2025-9074

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Microsoft Targeted by 8 of 10 Top Vulnerabilities in 2018

Recorded FutureAug 11, 00:00 UTC · Aug 11, 2025Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2017-0199 CVE-2016-0189 CVE-2017-8750+8 CVEs

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NailaoLocker ransomware targets EU healthcare

Security AffairsFeb 20, 15:48 UTC · Feb 20, 2025Ransomware CVE-2024-24919

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]

The Hacker NewsJan 20, 12:04 UTC · Jan 20, 2025Ransomware CVE-2025-21333 CVE-2025-21334 CVE-2025-21335+36 CVEs

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Week in review: AWS S3 data encrypted without ransomware, data of 15k Fortinet firewalls leaked

Help Net SecurityJan 19, 00:00 UTC · Jan 19, 2025Ransomware in the wildCVE-2024-55591 CVE-2025-0282 CVE-2024-7344

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January]

The Hacker NewsJan 15, 00:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2025Ransomware in the wildCVE-2025-0282 CVE-2024-52875 CVE-2024-8474+15 CVEs

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New ShroudedSnooper actor targets telecommunications firms in the Middle East with novel Implants

Cisco TalosSep 19, 12:00 UTC · Sep 19, 2023Malware

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Previously unknown hacking group targets Hong Kong organizations in supply chain cyberattack

CyberScoopAug 22, 13:14 UTC · Aug 22, 2023Ransomware in the wild

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Hackers use aging malware to attack government agencies, IT firms in multiple Asian countries

The RecordJan 10, 00:00 UTC · Jan 10, 2023Malware

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APT annual review 2021

Kaspersky SecurelistNov 30, 10:00 UTC · Nov 30, 2021Data breach in the wild

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APT trends report Q3 2019

Kaspersky SecurelistOct 16, 10:00 UTC · Oct 16, 2019Exploit / PoC

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