Threat Watcher

Researchers describe how attackers can trick developers into cloning and “trusting” a repository in a coding agent, causing code to run automatically before the user even types a prompt. The post highlights real-world use of this pattern in fake job interview scams, and shows two concrete execution…

Microsoft reported a campaign where attackers abused hotel Wi‑Fi captive portals to manipulate DNS/HTTP traffic and redirect people to attacker-controlled phishing pages. Victims were tricked into installing malware disguised as browser/operating system updates, and some pages redirected users into…

Microsoft says attackers hijacked captive portals on hotel and conference Wi‑Fi to redirect travelers through attacker infrastructure. Victims were shown fake browser/OS update prompts (and sometimes “paste-and-run” instructions) to install malware, and later were pushed into Microsoft device-code…

This weekly threat bulletin summarizes multiple real-world incidents, including phishing that abuses Microsoft’s legitimate app login/consent screens and a campaign that hijacks hotel Wi‑Fi captive portals. In both cases, the goal is to trick people into granting access or capturing Microsoft…

Microsoft and ReliaQuest report a real campaign where Russian-linked hackers compromised hotel Wi‑Fi networks and redirected travelers to fake Microsoft login pages or fake update screens. The goal was to steal Microsoft 365 credentials and/or trick victims into installing espionage malware,…

Researchers say a law firm was targeted with a spear‑phishing email that led staff to download an encrypted archive containing a Windows shortcut labeled like legal case files. After the user ran it and approved admin rights, the malware told Microsoft Defender to ignore a folder and a fake…

Researchers found an active campaign using fake AWS sign-in pages and an Apple ID decoy page to pull victims onto attacker-controlled websites. Visiting these pages can trigger an iOS exploit chain that installs GHOSTBLADE and steals sensitive data like iCloud, Keychain, and Wi‑Fi credentials.

Microsoft and ReliaQuest report a real campaign where attackers tampered with public Wi‑Fi captive portal networks (hotels/conference venues) to redirect users to attacker-controlled pages. The goal was to steal Microsoft 365 credentials (and sometimes deliver malware) by using…

OpenAI says it shut down a coordinated network of ChatGPT accounts linked to Cambodia that supported multiple real-world scams, including investment, romance, gambling, and law-enforcement impersonation. The group used AI to create fake personas, translate and generate persuasive messages on…

AhnLab reports Larva-24009 has continued phishing campaigns through 2026, sending emails that trick employees into opening fake “document” attachments that are actually shortcut (LNK) files. When opened, the attachment runs hidden PowerShell commands, shows a decoy document, and silently downloads…

A real phishing campaign targeted Call of Duty Mobile players by promising free in-game currency. Victims were tricked into entering their email and password, then providing a 2FA code on a follow-up page, enabling attackers to take over accounts.

After exploiting SonicWall SMA 1000 VPN appliances, attackers tied to INC Ransomware reportedly contacted victims directly using emails and phone calls claiming they could help with “ransomware issues.” One caller said he was “from a group of hackers,” asserted the network was compromised, and…

Microsoft reported a real campaign where Russian-linked attackers tampered with hotel and conference Wi‑Fi “captive portals” to redirect travelers to attacker-controlled pages. Victims were tricked into installing malware or completing a Microsoft “device code” sign-in that granted the attacker…

A scammer impersonated the Democratic National Committee chair and convinced a staffer to send nearly $29,000. The DNC detected the issue within minutes, but only recovered part of the funds. This is a classic business email compromise (BEC) pattern: a trusted executive identity is used to pressure…

Attackers hijacked hotel/captive-portal Wi‑Fi infrastructure to redirect travelers to fake browser or operating system update pages and trick them into installing spyware. The operation (tracked as CaptiveCrunch) used DNS manipulation and user prompts (including “ClickFix” instructions) to get…

Microsoft reports a real-world campaign where attackers tamper with Wi‑Fi captive portal traffic at hotels and similar venues to redirect travelers to attacker-controlled pages. Victims are pushed into fake Microsoft sign-ins (device code/OAuth phishing) or tricked into installing “browser/OS…

South Korean agencies warned that a state-backed hacking group is actively targeting citizens and businesses using job-themed phishing emails and “watering hole” attacks on legitimate websites. The phishing lures include fake job applicants sending resume links and impersonated recruiters sending…

Researchers reported a real spear‑phishing intrusion against a law firm where attackers sent a message with a link to an encrypted archive. The archive contained a Windows shortcut (LNK) disguised as “Case Documents,” and running it launched a multi‑stage loader (“HollowFrame”) that ultimately…

Brinks Home says it is investigating a cybersecurity incident after the ShinyHunters group claimed it broke in by calling employees and tricking them into approving Microsoft Entra authentication actions. The attacker is threatening to publish data it claims to have stolen, including alleged…

Scammers are setting up fake Fortnite “rewards,” “locker value,” and “competition” websites that funnel players to a fake Epic Games login page. The sites trick people into signing in so attackers can steal Epic usernames and passwords, then take over accounts for resale, fraud, or further scams. A…