Related Threat Clusters
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Pro-Iran Hacktivist Group Launches DDoS Attack on Canonical's Ubuntu Infrastructure
On April 30, 2026, a coordinated DDoS attack targeted Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, disrupting its web infrastructure and preventing users from accessing updates. The attack was claimed by…
14 articles · Updated May 1, 2026 -
Surge in DDoS Attacks Over 1 Tbps Amidst Botnet Resurgence
In the first half of 2026, Cloudflare reported a significant increase in DDoS attacks, particularly those exceeding 1 Tbps, with 935 such attacks mitigated, marking a 519% rise from Q1. April 2026 saw the peak of DDoS…
18 articles · Updated August 11, 2026 -
Microsoft Disrupts StegoAd Campaign with Malicious Edge Extensions
Microsoft has dismantled the StegoAd operation, removing 119 malicious Edge extensions that used steganography to hide malware within image and font files. The campaign, active since 2021, targeted over 2.6 million…
13 articles · Updated June 29, 2026 -
New Malware Attacks Exploit Google Passkeys on Windows Devices
Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have identified three attack methods, collectively termed 'Pass-ta-key', that enable malware on compromised Windows devices to hijack Google Password Manager's…
9 articles · Updated August 3, 2026 -
Telegram Mini Apps Exploited for Widespread Crypto Scams and Malware Distribution
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a large-scale fraud operation utilizing Telegram's Mini App feature, named FEMITBOT. This platform enables threat actors to run various scams, including fake cryptocurrency…
3 articles · Updated May 3, 2026 -
Refund Fraud Becomes a Structured Underground Marketplace
Refund fraud has evolved into a structured underground marketplace where techniques are sold as digital products. Researchers from Flare have identified a thriving ecosystem where fraudsters advertise refund methods,…
2 articles · Updated March 19, 2026 -
eBay Disables Messaging Amid Phishing Surge
eBay has temporarily disabled direct messaging in its Community forum due to a surge in phishing scams targeting users. Scammers exploited the messaging feature to send fake account verification notices, prompting eBay…
2 articles · Updated September 2, 2026 -
Operation PowerOFF Targets 75,000 DDoS-for-Hire Users Worldwide
On April 13, 2026, a coordinated international law enforcement operation named 'Operation PowerOFF' targeted the DDoS-for-hire ecosystem, resulting in the takedown of 53 domains and the arrest of four individuals.…
20 articles · Updated April 16, 2026 -
Cybercriminals Target Winter Olympics with Scams and Threats
Cybercriminals are exploiting the Winter Olympics to launch scams, particularly through fake ticketing websites. This trend has been seen since the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, with various threat actors, including…
2 articles · Updated February 2, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- eBay Disables Community Messages After Wave of Phishing Scams — Valueaddedresource · September 2, 2026
- Aisuru botnet. — www.cloudflare.com · August 12, 2026
- New Pass-ta-key attacks let malware hijack Google — Bleepingcomputer · August 3, 2026
- Microsoft dismantles StegoAd campaign using malicious Edge extensions — Feeds.Feedburner · June 29, 2026
- Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery — Bleepingcomputer · May 3, 2026
- Canonical Confirms Ubuntu Infrastructure Under — www.theregister.com · May 1, 2026
- Pro-Iran Hackers Hit Ubuntu's Canonical With DDoS, Float Extortion Demand — Uk.Pcmag · May 1, 2026
- Pro-Iran group turns Ubuntu DDoS into shakedown — Theregister · May 1, 2026