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The StrikeShark campaign utilizes a novel malware family named SharkLoader to deploy Cobalt Strike Beacons across various global sectors. Threat actors gain initial access by exploiting known vulnerabilities in public-facing applications or distributing custom droppers disguised as legitimate software. SharkLoader employs advanced evasion techniques, including Perfect DLL Hijacking and extensive API hooking, to bypass loader locks and conceal its execution in memory.
ErrTraffic is a Malware-as-a-Service framework that compromises WordPress sites and uses malvertising to deliver ClickFix social engineering lures. It leverages EtherHiding via Polygon smart contracts to dynamically resolve C2 infrastructure and distribute infostealers, RATs, and loaders.
Cisco Talos is tracking active exploitation of multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager. Threat actor UAT-8616 is exploiting CVE-2026-20182 for authentication bypass, while other clusters are chaining CVE-2026-20133, CVE-2026-20128, and CVE-2026-20122 to deploy JSP webshells and post-exploitation frameworks like Sliver and AdaptixC2.
Threat actors are exploiting critical RCE vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340) in Ivanti EPMM to deploy AntSword-based webshells. The automated attacks achieve root privilege escalation and rapidly exfiltrate sensitive databases and configuration files containing credentials.
