‘BlackSanta’ EDR Killer Targets HR Workflows
Dark Reading
March 10, 2026
A campaign by Russian-speaking cyberattackers hijacks workflows to deliver security-busting malware, allowing attackers to steal data without detection.
Fake job applications pack malware that kills endpoint detection before stealing data
The Register
March 10, 2026
A Russian-speaking cyber criminal is targeting corporate HR teams with fake CVs that quietly install malware which can disable security tools before stealing data from infected machines.
New ‘BlackSanta’ EDR killer spotted targeting HR departments
Bleeping Computer
March 10, 2026
For more than a year, a Russian-speaking threat actor targeted human resource (HR) departments with malware that delivers a new EDR killer named BlackSanta.
HR, recruiters targeted in year-long malware campaign
Help Net Security
March 10, 2026
An attack campaign targeting HR departments and job recruiters has been stealthily compromising systems, Aryaka researchers have discovered.
Convergence – The Sequel (And How To Avoid Trade-Offs)
computerweekly.com
February 18, 2026
I recently published a blog, post-conversation with Albert Estevez Polo (current leader in “Broadband-Testing name of the year 2026” competition) from Zero Networks about the importance of minimising the cyber security architecture and addressing the threat “from within”.
Making sense of AI’s role in cyber security
computerweekly.com
February 16, 2026
Cyber security companies have jumped on the AI bandwagon. We look at where artificial intelligence is a useful add-on and where it poses potential risks
10 Network-As-A-Service Companies To Watch In 2026
CRN
February 13, 2026
Converged networking and security specialist Aryaka in 2025 aimed to simplify its packaging and pricing model of its offerings with the intention of helping partners boost the as-a-service sales model. Now enterprises are charged based on the number of sites and end users, granting them more flexibility with their distributed, multi-cloud environments.
APT36 Hacker Group Attacking Linux Systems with New Tools to Disturb Services
Cybersecurity News
February 12, 2026
Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued access to infected machines.
APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities
The Hacker News
February 11, 2026
Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued access to infected machines.
Report sheds light on multi-pronged APT36 attacks against India
SC Media
February 11, 2026
Indian government and defense organizations have been targeted by Pakistan-linked threat group APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, in multiple active intrusion campaigns over the previous month, reports GBHacker News.
RATs in the Machine: Inside a Pakistan-Linked Three-Pronged Cyber Assault on India
SecurityWeek
February 10, 2026
Transparent Tribe (APT36) is targeting Indian defense and government sectors with GETA, ARES, and Desk RATs in a new wave of economic cyber espionage.
APT36 Targets Linux Systems With New Tools Designed to Disrupt Services
GBHackers
February 10, 2026
Critical infrastructure worldwide faces mounting threats from sophisticated, state-sponsored “espionage ecosystems.”
