Computer Security Articles

Cyber Crime13M+ Emails Sent in Tech Support Scam Targeting Users, Organizations in JapanWe analyzed a sustained tech support scam campaign that sent more than 13 million emails to Japanese addresses, with workplace-themed lures suggesting a possible expansion toward enterprise targets.By: Takehiro IwaiJul 23, 2026Read time:(words)Save to FolioWe uncovered a large-scale tech support scam campaign that has expanded beyond the more commonly observed use of malvertising to include sustained email di

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Six Minutes to Compromise: How ‘Patriot Bait’ Actor Used AI to Build and Deploy a C&C BotnetTrendAI™ Research analyzed over 200 Gemini CLI session logs showing how a Russian-speaking threat actor used AI to run a live botnet, finishing a full C&C migration in six minutes while doing just 11% of the work himself.By: Joseph C Chen, Philippe Lin, Lucas Silva, Vladimir Kropotov, Fyodor YarochkinJul 14, 2026Read time:(words)Save to FolioKey takeaways:A solo threat actor mi

PhishingDevice Code Phishing: Turning a Convenience Feature Into an MFA BypassDevice code phishing abuses a legitimate authentication feature designed for devices with limited input capabilities. This article breaks down how the technique works, examines a recent observed case, and outlines the layered security measures organizations can implement.By: Ahmed Elsayed, Ahmed Hussein, Ahmed Kamal, Mahmoud SoheemJul 22, 2026Read time:(words)Save to FolioKey takeawaysDevice code phishing involves the

Cyber CrimeLaw Enforcement Takes Down Kratos/Sneaky2FA Phishing Service, With an Assist From TrendAI™Kratos, the phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform behind a large share of recent Microsoft 365 credential theft, has been taken offline by the BKA and ZIT in an operation dubbed Olympus Blade.By: Christopher Boyton, Stephen HiltJul 22, 2026Read time:(words)Save to FolioKey takeawaysKratos, the phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform behind a large share of recent Microsoft 365 credential theft, h