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China-Linked Hackers Use TernDoor, PeerTime, BruteEntry in South American Telecom Attacks

A China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure in South America since 2024, targeting Windows and Linux systems and edge devices with three different implants.
The activity is being tracked by Cisco Talos under the moniker UAT-9244, describing it as closely associated with another cluster known as FamousSparrow.
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The MSP Guide to Using AI-Powered Risk Management to Scale Cybersecurity

Scaling cybersecurity services as an MSP or MSSP requires technical expertise and a business model that delivers measurable value at scale.
Risk-based cybersecurity is the foundation of that model. When done right, it builds client trust, increases upsell opportunities, and drives recurring revenue. But to deliver this consistently and efficiently, you need the right technology and processes.

Iran-Linked MuddyWater Hackers Target U.S. Networks With New Dindoor Backdoor

New research from Broadcom’s Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team has discovered evidence of an Iranian hacking group embedding itself in several U.S. companies’ networks, including banks, airports, non-profit, and the Israeli arm of a software company.
The activity has been attributed to a state-sponsored hacking group called MuddyWater (aka Seedworm). It’s affiliated with the Iranian

Microsoft Reveals ClickFix Campaign Using Windows Terminal to Deploy Lumma Stealer

Microsoft on Thursday disclosed details of a new widespread ClickFix social engineering campaign that has leveraged the Windows Terminal app as a way to activate a sophisticated attack chain and deploy the Lumma Stealer malware.
The activity, observed in February 2026, makes use of the terminal emulator program instead of instructing users to launch the Windows Run dialog and paste a command

Cyber News

China-Linked Hackers Use TernDoor, PeerTime, BruteEntry in South American Telecom Attacks

The MSP Guide to Using AI-Powered Risk Management to Scale Cybersecurity

Iran-Linked MuddyWater Hackers Target U.S. Networks With New Dindoor Backdoor

Microsoft Reveals ClickFix Campaign Using Windows Terminal to Deploy Lumma Stealer

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