Glossary
Malware
A general term for any software intentionally designed to cause damage, gain unauthorized access, or disrupt a computer system, including viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware. Malware families are typically distinguished by how they spread and what action they take once installed.
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Google Chrome Blocks Malicious New Tab Hijacker Extensions on Unmanaged Devices
Google Chrome will soon block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine on unmanaged Windows and macOS devices.
CVE-2026-60137: WordPress Core SQL Injection to RCE — Patch Now
CISA warns of active exploitation for CVE-2026-60137, a WordPress Core SQL Injection vulnerability chaining to RCE for unauthenticated attackers.
Fuyao Operation: Android TV Boxes Mimic Phones, Hijack Bandwidth
Cheap Android TV boxes are pre-installed with Fuyao malware, impersonating phones for ad fraud and turning devices into residential proxy nodes.
VS Code Marketplace Abuse: Detecting Malicious Developer Extensions
Researchers identify malicious Visual Studio Code extensions exfiltrating source code and credentials. Learn how to secure your development environment.
GitHub and PyPI Time-Based Defenses Against Supply Chain Attacks
GitHub and PyPI introduce time-based delays in Dependabot to mitigate supply chain attacks by preventing the immediate ingestion of malicious packages.
Bing Ads Promote Fake Claude App, Deliver SectopRAT Malware
A malvertising campaign on Bing Search is distributing a fake Claude AI desktop app, leading to SectopRAT malware infections. Verify software sources.