Pastebin is a technology platform tracked across 5 threat clusters and 5 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed January 3, 2026; most recent activity July 22, 2026.
Pastebin is a web-based platform that allows users to publish and share plain text content publicly or privately. It is widely used for quick code sharing, logs, and, in cybersecurity, leaking data or hosting information related to breaches; its anonymous posting and ease of access make it a notable data-leakage channel and a frequent source of threat intel for researchers and defenders.
In 2026, Iranian APT groups, including MuddyWater, APT42, and APT34, intensified cyber operations against U.S. targets, exploiting geopolitical tensions. MuddyWater deployed a backdoor named Dindoor to compromise U.S.…
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a malicious PowerShell script hosted on Pastebin that targets Telegram users by stealthily stealing session data from both desktop and web clients. This script masquerades as a…
The ShinyHunters hacking group initially claimed to have breached cybersecurity firm Resecurity, alleging the theft of internal data. However, Resecurity countered that the attackers accessed a honeypot designed to…
Researchers from Darktrace identified a new malware sample named React2Shell, created using AI and large language models (LLMs). This malware exploits a known vulnerability, allowing less skilled hackers to generate…
Threat actors are exploiting Pastebin to launch a ClickFix-style attack that deceives cryptocurrency users into executing malicious JavaScript in their browsers. This attack hijacks Bitcoin swap transactions,…