Mirage Kitten targets Middle East and Africa region with new malware
Kaspersky researchers reveal previously undocumented malware attributed to Mirage Kitten (UNC1549, Smoke Sandstorm, Nimbus Manticore): NightLedger backdoor, ...
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A new extortion cocktail: office printers, small ransoms, and BitLocker
We cover two recent cases of BitLocker extortion using RDP, MSSQL, RMM tools, web shells, and printers. The story includes TTPs and recommendations.
New Project CAV3RN module abuses Outlook calendar events for C2 and DNS AAAA records for configuration recovery
Kaspersky GReAT experts describe a new Project CAV3RN C2 module. It uses Outlook calendar for communication via Microsoft Graph and has a backup connection v...
HelloNet campaign — new malicious modules launched through the ViPNet update system
We identified targeted infection attempts against large Russian organizations using the ViPNet update system (a software suite for creating secure networks).
GoSerpent: a persistent threat evolves with sophisticated data collection and exfiltration
Two-phase attacks with the GoSerpent backdoor, Stowaway RAT, ThumbcacheService and other tools aim to steal data from government entities in Southeast Asia.
OkoBot: new sophisticated malware framework targets cryptocurrency users
Kaspersky GReAT experts dissect the new OkoBot campaign targeting cryptocurrency users. This complex framework employs TookPS, exfiltrates seed phrases, moni...
Threat landscape for industrial automation systems. Q1 2026
This report contains industrial threat statistics for Q1 2026, including industrial threat distribution by type, source, region and industry.
When checking the URL isn’t enough: a Device Code Phishing attack via a Microsoft website
The OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant specification was designed to streamline authentication for Smart TVs, IoT devices, and printers.
Armored Likho digging a snake pit: inside the covert BusySnake Stealer campaign
An inside look at the active Armored Likho APT campaign. The attackers are using spear-phishing, AI-generated loaders, and a new Python-based tool, BusySnake...
Missed incidents, persistent threats, and response gaps: Insights from compromise assessment projects
Kaspersky Compromise Assessment specialists analyze trends from the service's 2025 projects and provide tips on how to enhance your organization's security.
The SOC Files: ScreenConnect masked as freeware. An inside look at a large-scale campaign
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a malicious network infrastructure for delivering AsyncRAT. The Trojan is dropped via compromised ScreenConnect software.