Chinese Hacker Commands DeepSeek via Telegram to Launch Autonomous Attacks
Swati KhandelwalJul 31, 2026Artificial Intelligence / Cyber Attack Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 says a Chinese-speaking threat actor used DeepSeek...
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Vect and TeamPCP partner for ransomware campaigns
Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) researchers investigated two interconnected threat groups known as Vect and TeamPCP. The two groups announced a...
AI in the underground: Curiosity, claims, and concerns
Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) researchers have observed artificial intelligence (AI) emerging into a prominent topic in underground communities, with threat...
Proofpoint Launches Dedicated MSP Business Unit and Introduces 365 Total Protection for North America
New MSP Platform business unit, AI-powered all-in-one Microsoft 365 protection, and Marketplace partnership with Pax8 strengthen Proofpoint’s commitment to channel...
NICKEL ALLEY strategy: Fake it ’til you make it
Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) researchers continue to investigate trends in Contagious Interview campaign activity conducted by NICKEL ALLEY, a threat...
Hacktivist campaigns increase as United States, Iran, and Israel conflict intensifies
Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) researchers are monitoring an elevated volume of Iranian hacktivist chatter across Telegram, X, and underground forums...
Asian Cyber Espionage Campaign Breached 37 Countries
Image: DC_Studio (Envato) A sprawling cyber espionage campaign linked to an Asian state-aligned hacking group has compromised government agencies and...
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims
Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) researchers are frequently asked about ransomware groups posing a threat to organizations in specific verticals or...
