Tag: gaming-malware

Weekly Roundup: Pakistani Media Hijacked, Gaming RAT Campaign, and European DDoS Surge

Pakistani media giants Geo News and ARY News suffered coordinated satellite feed hijacking for anti-military messaging, while Microsoft warns of RAT distribution through fake Roblox tools. European organizations face escalating DDoS threats according to Link11's 2026 report.

Mar 2, 2026Hackread, Troy Hunt

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criticalNation-State & APT

Iran Internet Blackout During Strikes, Blockchain Botnet C2, and NATO Clears Consumer Devices

Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout during Israeli and U.S. strikes, while researchers discovered the Aeternum botnet using Polygon blockchain smart contracts for command and control. Apple's iPhone and iPad became the first consumer devices approved for NATO classified use.

Feb 28, 2026Security Affairs, The Record

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highVulnerabilities & Exploits

New Campaign Targets Healthcare & Education While Blockchain C2 Evolves Evasion

A new threat cluster UAT-10027 is actively targeting US healthcare and education sectors with the Dohdoor backdoor, while the Aeternum C2 botnet demonstrates blockchain-based command infrastructure for improved resilience. Additional threats include gaming-focused RATs and a new Wi-Fi encryption bypass attack.

Feb 27, 2026The Hacker News, Ars Technica Security, Microsoft Security, SANS ISC, MSRC Security Updates

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