SideWinder Hacking Group Uses ClickOnce-Based Infection Chain to Deploy StealerBot Malware

SideWinder Hacking Group Uses ClickOnce-Based Infection Chain to Deploy StealerBot Malware

The SideWinder advanced persistent threat group has developed a sophisticated attack methodology utilizing ClickOnce applications to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic and governmental targets in South Asia. This campaign marks a significant evolution in their tactics, employing spear-phishing emails and advanced evasion techniques.
Oct 24, 2025 Actor: SideWinder Sector: Government, Diplomatic Region: South Asia
North Korean Threat Actors Target European Drone Makers

North Korean Threat Actors Target European Drone Makers

Researchers have identified a new wave of cybersecurity attacks against European drone makers by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean government-affiliated threat actor. This campaign, part of 'Operation DreamJob,' uses social engineering tactics to exfiltrate proprietary information.
Oct 24, 2025 Actor: Lazarus Group Sector: Defense and Aerospace Region: Europe
Caminho Malware Loader Conceals .NET Payloads inside Images via LSB Steganography

Caminho Malware Loader Conceals .NET Payloads inside Images via LSB Steganography

Caminho, a Brazilian Loader-as-a-Service (LaaS), uses Least Significant Bit (LSB) steganography to hide .NET payloads in images, allowing malware to bypass defenses. This threat targets businesses across South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, utilizing spear-phishing tactics to deliver its payloads.
Oct 23, 2025 Actor: Caminho Loader Operators Sector: Various (targeting businesses) Region: South America, Africa, Eastern Europe
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
Beamglea Campaign Targets Tech and Energy Firms with Malicious npm Packages

Beamglea Campaign Targets Tech and Energy Firms with Malicious npm Packages

The Beamglea campaign has exploited 175 malicious npm packages to conduct phishing attacks, primarily targeting tech and energy firms across Europe and APAC. Researchers discovered that these packages, which have over 26,000 downloads, redirect users to phishing sites designed to steal credentials.
Oct 12, 2025 Actor: Unknown Sector: Technology, Energy Region: Europe, APAC