Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics

Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild. “Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence

South Korea Suspends DeepSeek AI Downloads Over Privacy Violations

South Korea has formally suspended new downloads of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot DeepSeek in the country until the service makes changes to its mobile apps to comply with data protection regulations. Downloads have been paused as of February 15,

CISO’s Expert Guide To CTEM And Why It Matters

Cyber threats evolve—has your defense strategy kept up? A new free guide available here explains why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is the smart approach for proactive cybersecurity. This concise report makes a clear business case for why CTEM’s comprehensive

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Google Secrets Stolen, Windows Hack, New Crypto Scams and More

Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity News Recap. Discover how cyber attackers are using clever tricks like fake codes and sneaky emails to gain access to sensitive data. We cover everything from device code phishing to cloud exploits, breaking down the

New Golang-Based Backdoor Uses Telegram Bot API for Evasive C2 Operations

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new Golang-based backdoor that uses Telegram as a mechanism for command-and-control (C2) communications. Netskope Threat Labs, which detailed the functions of the malware, described it as possibly of Russian origin. “The malware is