VirusTotal, a Google-owned threat intelligence-sharing platform, in its latest research found that AI is much more effective in analyzing malicious code and detecting threats than traditional techniques. The company analysed hundreds of thousands of malware samples over six months and found AI to be 70% more effective in identifying malicious scripts, and 300% more accurate in detecting attempts to exploit common vulnerabilities. AI can also help simplify malware analysis for those without specialised knowledge.
“PupkinStealer” A New .NET-Based Malware Steals Browser Credentials & Exfiltrate via Telegram
PupkinStealer is a C# malware that steals sensitive data, including browser credentials and desktop files, using Telegram for stealthy data exfiltration. Discovered in April 2025,
