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Destructive Lotus Wiper Targets Venezuelan Energy Sector Amid Geopolitical Tensions
In late 2025 and early 2026, a new data-wiping malware known as Lotus Wiper was identified targeting the energy and utilities sector in Venezuela. The malware was uploaded to a public platform in mid-December 2025 and…
8 articles · Updated April 21, 2026 -
Crypto Theft Surge: $2.87 Billion Stolen in 2025 Amid Evolving Threat Landscape
In 2025, cryptocurrency thefts have surged significantly, with over $2 billion stolen in just the first half of the year, marking a 17.27% increase compared to 2022. The ByBit hack, attributed to North Korean state…
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Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Water Utilities in Minnesota
A coordinated cyberattack affected water utilities in over 30 Minnesota communities on July 26 and 27, 2026. Key cities impacted include Plymouth, South St. Paul, Braham, and Maple Plain. The attack targeted…
324 articles · Updated July 27, 2026 -
China-aligned APT Groups Target Global Maritime and Tech Sectors Amid Geopolitical Tensions
ESET's latest APT Activity Report reveals that from October 2025 to March 2026, China-aligned threat actors engaged in extensive espionage campaigns, particularly in Venezuela and the Gulf region. Following U.S.…
6 articles · Updated May 28, 2026 -
Dark Caracal Unveils GoCaracal Malware for Cyber Espionage
The Lebanon-linked Dark Caracal threat group has introduced a new malware framework named GoCaracal, enhancing its cyberespionage capabilities. Discovered by Arctic Wolf during an intrusion investigation in Venezuela,…
13 articles · Updated August 26, 2026 -
China-Nexus Hackers Target Hospitals and Governments with TriBack Loader Malware
A China-linked cyber espionage operation has compromised a Vietnamese public hospital's imaging systems, infiltrated Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and targeted Honduras's National Congress using a new malware…
2 articles · Updated July 23, 2026 -
US Military Operation in Venezuela: Abduction of Maduro and Escalating Tensions
On January 3, 2026, the US conducted a military operation named 'Absolute Resolve' that resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The operation led to…
9 articles · Updated April 13, 2026 -
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Power Plants Amid Escalating Conflict
On March 22, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened. This comes as Iran launched missile attacks on…
2387 articles · Updated March 21, 2026 -
Russian UAT-11795 Targets Users with Trojans in Legitimate Software
A Russian threat actor known as UAT-11795 has been deploying the Starland RAT and WLDR agent since June 2025, primarily targeting users in the U.S., Germany, Romania, and Venezuela. The group uses trojanized installers…
6 articles · Updated July 17, 2026 -
Iranian Strikes on Kuwait's Critical Infrastructure Escalate Tensions
Iran has launched multiple attacks on Kuwait's power generation and water desalination plants, causing significant damage and prompting emergency responses. The strikes, described as 'criminal' by Kuwaiti officials,…
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- Dark Caracal Deploys New Go Malware With Ethereum — Securityaffairs.Co · August 27, 2026
- Dark Caracal's New Malware GoCaracal: From SVG Phishing to Ethereum Backup C2 — Ground.News · August 27, 2026
- Dark Caracal group enhances cyberespionage with new GoCaracal malware — Scworld · August 27, 2026
- Dark Caracal Adds New Malware to Cyber Espionage Arsenal — Darkreading · August 26, 2026
- 2026 Crypto Crime Report — www.trmlabs.com · August 20, 2026
- Dr Louise Marie Hurel with the UK think tank RUSI states — www.rusi.org · August 18, 2026
- Brief Bold And Beautiful Reactions Us National Cyber Strategy — www.rusi.org · August 14, 2026
- The government is recruiting tech companies to help fight its cyber battles — Politico · August 13, 2026