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New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign (2026-08-21 18:01 UTC)
Kurz: A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. […]
Microsoft blames Windows gaming issues on RGB lighting devices (2026-08-21 14:54 UTC)
Kurz: Microsoft says ongoing issues causing games to crash or fail to launch after installing the August 2026 Windows updates may be caused by peripherals with RGB lighting. […]
14 Trojanized npm Packages Drop RedC2 4.0 Linux Backdoor With AI-Assisted C2 (2026-08-21 18:53 UTC)
Kurz: Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of trojanized npm packages that masquerade as working calendar and streak utilities but are engineered to stealthily deliver an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Linux implant dubbed RedC2 …
Microsoft Defender’s Own Driver Can Be Weaponized to Delete Security Software at Boot (2026-08-21 15:52 UTC)
Kurz: Check Point Research has disclosed a technique that uses Microsoft Defender’s own legitimately signed boot-time remediation driver to perform arbitrary kernel-level file and registry operations on Windows systems ranging from Windows 7 thro…
Android Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet (2026-08-21 15:41 UTC)
Kurz: Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware family that’s specifically designed to infect Android-based vehicle head unit firmware developed by DoFun. Kaspersky, which discovered the threat in June 2026, said the end goal of the ma…