Head Mare APT is exploiting vulnerabilities in an unpatched TrueConf server to deliver PhantomCore and PhantomGraph to video conference participants

Kaspersky experts have discovered malicious TrueConf software installers. The Head Mare APT group uses them to deliver the PhantomCore and PhantomGraph backdoors to target systems by exploiting vulnerabilities in an unpatched TrueConf server.

2026/8/11
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Project CAV3RN continues: Google Apps Script as C2 relay and DNS-based C2 channel selection

Project CAV3RN targets Israel with Google Apps Script C2 relays and DNS-based routing. Modular .NET NativeAOT framework blends C2 traffic with legitimate Google services to evade detection.

2026/8/11
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IT threat evolution in Q2 2026. Non-mobile statistics

The report presents key trends and statistics on malware that targeted personal computers running Windows and macOS, as well as internet of things (IoT) devices, during Q2 2026.

2026/8/10
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IT threat evolution in Q2 2026. Mobile statistics

This report contains mobile threat statistics for Q2 2026, along with noteworthy discoveries and quarterly trends: the Anatsa banker and a transition to droppers.

2026/8/10
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How legitimate cloud platforms enable phishers to bypass MFA

We cover a cloud-based AitM attack scenario leveraging service workers and Ultraviolet, and provide detailed phishing hosting statistics across platforms like Cloudflare Workers, Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, and IPFS.

2026/8/4
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An analysis of incidents at Brazilian educational institutions

Kaspersky expert provides statistics and details on several incident response cases at educational institutions in Brazil, as well as tips for schools and universities on how to stay safe.

2026/8/3
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Network Anomaly Detection in KATA

An analysis of how Network Anomaly Detection (NAD) rules work within Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack, using Kerberoasting and DNS tunneling attacks as examples.

2026/7/31
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OctLurk and SilkLurk: newly identified tailored backdoors in cyber-espionage campaign in Central Asia

Our experts discovered OctLurk and SilkLurk, backdoors operating primarily in memory, targeting Central Asia. They inject plugins to launch shells, scan networks, dump credentials, and keylogging.

2026/7/30
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Toy Ghouls’ new toy: the GenieLocker ransomware

Kaspersky experts dissect GenieLocker: new custom ransomware variants for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems. We found this family in attacks by Toy Ghouls, a financially motivated extortion group.

2026/7/30
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Mirage Kitten targets Middle East and Africa region with new malware

Kaspersky researchers reveal previously undocumented malware attributed to Mirage Kitten (UNC1549, Smoke Sandstorm, Nimbus Manticore): NightLedger backdoor, ArcBridge, and BridgeHead tunneling tools.

2026/7/28
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