Google’s threat hunters have flagged a troubling milestone: the first known instance of a zero-day exploit likely discovered and weaponized using an artificial intelligence model. What began as an obscure Python script has been linked to a coordinated effort by cybercriminals to develop a two-factor authentication (2FA) bypass that could be scaled for mass exploitation. The disclosure underscores how AI
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109 Fake GitHub Repositories Used to Deliver SmartLoader and StealC Malware
A large-scale campaign recently uncovered shows how attackers abused the trust developers place in open-source hosting to distribute two dangerous malware families, SmartLoader and StealC. By cloning legitimate projects and burying malicious ZIP archives deep inside repository structures, the threat actor made harmful downloads look like routine releases. For many victims the repository looked authentic at a glance: real source
Windows Users Beware: SnappyClient — The Compact Implant That Hijacks Crypto and Disables Defenses
A compact but capable Windows implant called SnappyClient has emerged as a notable threat, especially for people who use browser-based cryptocurrency wallets on Windows machines. First observed in late 2025 by Zscaler ThreatLabz, SnappyClient blends remote access, targeted data theft, and multiple anti-detection techniques into a small C++ payload that’s typically delivered via in-memory loaders. Its combination of stealth, focused