The “Araneida Scanner”, a malicious cracked version of the renowned web application vulnerability scanner, Acunetix, is being widely used by cybercriminals for illegal activities. The tool is currently being sold on platforms like Telegram and has been linked to a Turkish software developer in Ankara. Investigators believe another similar tool, with links to Chinese threat actors, is also in operation.
Malware Defense 101 – Identifying and Removing Modern Threats
Cybersecurity threats in 2025 have become more sophisticated, with malware leveraging AI, evasion tactics, and polymorphic code. Data-stealing malware dominates, increasing by 180% in 2024.
