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Venom Stealer MaaS: Commoditizing Information Theft via ClickFix Attacks
HIGH
Malware

Venom Stealer MaaS: Commoditizing Information Theft via ClickFix Attacks

Analyze Venom Stealer MaaS, a new cybercrime platform enabling automated, persistent information-stealing through social engineering 'ClickFix' attacks.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 1, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Routine Access Powers Intrusions: VPNs & RMM Tools Abused

Blackpoint Cyber's report reveals modern intrusions leverage routine access via compromised credentials, VPN abuse, RMM tools, and social engineering, not exploits.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Apr 1, 2026
DeepLoad Malware Leverages ClickFix, WMI for Browser Credential Theft
HIGH
Malware

DeepLoad Malware Leverages ClickFix, WMI for Browser Credential Theft

DeepLoad malware leverages ClickFix social engineering and WMI for persistence to steal browser credentials, employing AI-assisted obfuscation for evasion.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Mar 30, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

macOS Terminal ClickFix Protections: Blocking Malicious Shell Commands

Apple introduces Terminal warnings in macOS Sequoia 15.2 to combat ClickFix social engineering attacks that trick users into executing malicious shell scripts.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 30, 2026
HIGH
Malware

Infinity Stealer macOS Malware: Analyzing ClickFix Lures and Payloads

Infinity Stealer targets macOS via ClickFix social engineering. Learn how this Nuitka-compiled malware steals browser data, crypto wallets, and Keychain info.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 28, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

ClickFix Social Engineering Drops Infiniti Stealer on macOS

Attackers use fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA pages and ClickFix tactics to deliver the Python-based Infiniti Stealer to macOS systems via terminal commands.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 28, 2026

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MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Palo Alto Networks Recruiter Scam and Quantum Security Outlook

Threat actors are impersonating Palo Alto Networks recruiters to target security professionals, while Google sets a 2029 deadline for quantum computing.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 27, 2026
Palo Alto Networks Recruitment Fraud: Analysis of Phishing Tactics
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Palo Alto Networks Recruitment Fraud: Analysis of Phishing Tactics

Phishing campaigns posing as Palo Alto Networks recruiters leverage LinkedIn data and psychological tactics to defraud job seekers in the security industry.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 25, 2026
ClickFix Social Engineering Clusters Target Windows and macOS Systems
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

ClickFix Social Engineering Clusters Target Windows and macOS Systems

Insikt Group identifies five ClickFix clusters using obfuscated commands to exploit native system tools via fake browser error overlays on Windows and macOS.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 25, 2026
Lumma Stealer Phishing Campaign: Avoiding Copyright Notice Decoys
HIGH
Threat Intel

Lumma Stealer Phishing Campaign: Avoiding Copyright Notice Decoys

Phishing campaign targets healthcare and government sectors with copyright infringement decoys to deliver Lumma Stealer via legitimate cloud services.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 23, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Azure Monitor Alert Abuse: Detecting Callback Phishing Campaigns

Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Azure Monitor Action Groups to send legitimate-looking callback phishing emails to bypass traditional security filters.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 21, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Russian Intelligence Phishing Targets Signal and WhatsApp Users

The FBI warns of sophisticated phishing campaigns by Russian intelligence targeting Signal and WhatsApp users to harvest credentials and bypass encryption.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 21, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Professional Refund Fraud Economy Targets Major E-Commerce Retailers

An analysis of the professional refund-as-a-service economy, detailing TTPs used by fraudsters to exploit retailer return policies and payment platforms.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 18, 2026
Credential Theft Surge: Understanding Infostealer & AI Social Engineering
HIGH
Identity & Access

Credential Theft Surge: Understanding Infostealer & AI Social Engineering

Credential theft surged in late 2025, driven by sophisticated infostealer malware and AI-enhanced social engineering.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 18, 2026
7-Stage Phishing Chain Targets Outpost24 C-Suite via Redirects
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

7-Stage Phishing Chain Targets Outpost24 C-Suite via Redirects

Security researchers identify a sophisticated 7-stage phishing attack targeting Outpost24 executives using legitimate domains to evade email gateways.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 17, 2026
LeakNet Ransomware: ClickFix Exploitation and Deno Loader Analysis
MEDIUM
Malware

LeakNet Ransomware: ClickFix Exploitation and Deno Loader Analysis

LeakNet ransomware leverages ClickFix social engineering and Deno-based in-memory loaders to bypass traditional security controls and deploy payloads.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 17, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

LeakNet Ransomware: Stealthy Exploitation via Deno and ClickFix

LeakNet ransomware adopts ClickFix social engineering and the Deno runtime for stealthy initial access and loader deployment in corporate environments.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 17, 2026
LiveChat Abuse: Phishing Campaign Targets PayPal and Amazon Users
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

LiveChat Abuse: Phishing Campaign Targets PayPal and Amazon Users

Threat actors are leveraging legitimate LiveChat platforms to impersonate PayPal and Amazon support agents, stealing credit card and personal data.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 16, 2026
ClickFix Campaigns Deliver MacSync macOS Infostealer via Fake AI Tools
HIGH
Threat Intel

ClickFix Campaigns Deliver MacSync macOS Infostealer via Fake AI Tools

Threat actors use ClickFix social engineering tactics to deploy the MacSync infostealer on macOS systems via fraudulent AI software installers.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 16, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Meta Disrupts 150,000 Scam Center Accounts and Deploys New Tools

Meta disables 150,000 accounts linked to industrial-scale scam centers in Southeast Asia and introduces new protective tools against forced labor fraud.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 12, 2026
INFO
Threat Intel

Meta Anti-Scam Tools: Facial Recognition and WhatsApp Protection

Meta implements facial recognition and enhanced messaging warnings to combat celeb-bait ads and account takeovers across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 11, 2026
InstallFix Attacks: Malvertising Spreads Fake Claude AI Code
HIGH
Threat Intel

InstallFix Attacks: Malvertising Spreads Fake Claude AI Code

InstallFix attacks leverage malvertising and ClickFix-style techniques to spread fake Claude AI code, targeting users of coding assistants and CLI operations.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Mar 10, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Microsoft Teams Phishing Deploys A0Backdoor via Quick Assist

Attackers are targeting healthcare and finance employees with Microsoft Teams phishing to deploy A0Backdoor using the native Windows Quick Assist tool.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 10, 2026
MEDIUM
Identity & Access

Microsoft Teams Third-Party Bot Tagging Enhances Meeting Security

Microsoft Teams updates meeting lobbies to identify third-party bots, helping administrators prevent unauthorized data collection and social engineering.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 9, 2026