Cursor Distributed Claude Code Extensions With SSH Backdoor Code

Malicious Claude Code extensions targeted Windows and macOS developers through Cursor collecting device details and planting files for persistent remote access.

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Artificial Intelligence, backdoor, Claude Code, Cursor, Cyber Attack, cybersecurity, Fraud, Malware, SCAM, Security, SSH

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China-Based BRONZE SANDCASTLE Hackers Abuse Sandboxie to Load Backdoors

Sophos found BRONZE SANDCASTLE abusing legitimate Windows apps to load encrypted backdoors, collect system information and steal Active…

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backdoor, BRONZE SANDCASTLE, China, cybersecurity, Malware, Sandboxie, Security, Sophos, South Korea, Windows

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Hackers Exploit 24 IoT Vulnerabilities to Install ClingSTUN Linux Backdoor

Meet ClingSTUN, a new Linux backdoor that exploits IoT vulnerabilities, gives attackers remote command access and turns infected devices into proxy nodes.

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backdoor, ClingSTUN, Cyber Attack, FortiGuard, IoT, Linux, Malware, Security, STUN, vulnerability

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New CloudSyncD macOS Backdoor Uses Fake Zoom Installer to Steal Passwords

CloudSyncD macOS backdoor uses a fake Zoom installer to steal Mac passwords, bypass Gatekeeper and connect infected devices to remote C2 servers.

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backdoor, CloudSyncD, cybersecurity, Jamf Threat Labs, jQuery, macOS, Malware, Security, Zoom

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New TASK#STOMP Windows Backdoor Enables Continuous Document Theft

TASK#STOMP Windows backdoor uses PowerShell, scheduled tasks and runtime C# compilation to steal business documents and maintain remote access.

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backdoor, cybersecurity, Malware, PowerShell, Security, Securonix, TASK#STOMP, Windows

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China-Linked FamousSparrow Deploys SparroWocky Backdoor in Latin America

FamousSparrow is targeting Latin American governments with SparroWocky, a new C++ backdoor that exfiltrates files, takes screenshots and evades security tools.

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backdoor, China, Cyber Attack, Cyber-Attacks, cybersecurity, FamousSparrow, Latin America, Malware, Security, SparroWocky

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OctLurk and SilkLurk Windows Backdoors Target Governments in 6 Countries

Kaspersky links OctLurk and SilkLurk to cyberespionage attacks stealing passwords, emails and files from government systems in six countries since January 2025.

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Afghanistan, backdoor, Central Asia, China, Cyber-Attacks, Kaspersky, Linux, LurkProxy, Malware, MystRodX, OctLurk, PlugX, Security, SilentRaid, SilkLurk, Syria, TrustFall, Windows, WinRAR

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Wordfence Finds Critical Backdoor in ARVE WordPress Plugin

A backdoored ARVE WordPress Plugin release could grant attackers administrator access with one token, but WordPress.org blocked automatic distribution to WordPress sites.

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ARVE, backdoor, cybersecurity, Malware, Plugin, Security, vulnerability, Wordfence

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Siggen Backdoor Hits Windows Developers Via Infected Visual Studio Projects

Dr.Web details Siggen Windows backdoor that uses Steam for C2, steals credentials and crypto data and infects Visual Studio projects to spread among developers.

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backdoor, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, Malware, SCAM, Security, Siggen, Steam, Supply Chain, TROJAN, Visual Studio

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Microsoft Warns of GigaWiper Backdoor Built to Destroy Windows PCs

Microsoft details GigaWiper, a destructive Windows backdoor that can wipe disks, encrypt files and give attackers remote access to compromised systems globally.

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backdoor, Crucio, cybersecurity, FlockWiper, GigaWiper, Malware, Microsoft, Security, Windows

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