Tag: threat-actors

Kimwolf Botmaster 'Dort' Escalates to Swatting After Vulnerability Disclosure

The operator of Kimwolf botnet has escalated from digital harassment to physical threats against security researchers, including orchestrating a swatting incident. This represents a concerning evolution in how threat actors retaliate against vulnerability disclosure.

Feb 28, 2026Krebs on Security

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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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Threat Actors Deploy Sophisticated Scanning Tool for React2Shell Vulnerability Exploitation

Researchers report threat actors are using a new sophisticated toolkit to scan high-value networks for React2Shell vulnerability exposure, indicating active targeting of this attack vector.

Feb 21, 2026Dark Reading

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