New Text Message Based Phishing Attack from China Targeting Users Worldwide

New Text Message Based Phishing Attack from China Targeting Users Worldwide

A sophisticated text message phishing campaign, attributed to the Smishing Triad, is targeting users globally, affecting over 121 countries. The operation utilizes advanced social engineering tactics and operates through a Phishing-as-a-Service ecosystem.
Oct 25, 2025 Actor: Smishing Triad Sector: multiple sectors (banking, healthcare, law enforcement, e-commerce, government) Region: Global
Astaroth Banking Malware Abuses GitHub for Resilient Configurations

Astaroth Banking Malware Abuses GitHub for Resilient Configurations

The Astaroth banking trojan has resurfaced, utilizing GitHub as a platform for malware configuration updates. This sophisticated malware employs targeted phishing tactics to steal banking and cryptocurrency credentials while evading detection through advanced techniques.
Oct 14, 2025 Actor: Astaroth malware group Sector: Banking and Cryptocurrency Region: South America