North Korean cyber threat group, TA444, has launched a new malware, SpectralBlur, targeting macOS users. The malware allows a host of malicious activities, including file upload/download, shell execution, file deletion, and sleep or hibernate command triggering, all controlled by a remote server. Discovered by Proofpoint threat researcher Greg Lesnewich, SpectralBlur shares a coding resemblance with KandyKorn, another North Korean malware. The rising threat indicates an evolving cybersecurity landscape requiring increased awareness and proactive measures.
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
The 1Q 2025 Open Source Malware Index from Sonatype revealed that open source malware packages doubled compared to the same period last year, with 56%
