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Malware

Self-Propagating Malware Spreading Via WhatsApp, Targets Brazilian Users

Trend™ Research has identified an active campaign spreading via WhatsApp through a ZIP file attachment. When executed, the malware establishes persistence and hijacks the compromised WhatsApp account to send copies of itself to the victim’s contacts.

Latest News Oct 03, 2025

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Latest News Oct 03, 2025

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Compliance & Risks

Cloud Security in the CNAPP Era: Eight Important Takeaways

Eight takeaways on why Trend Vision One™ embodies the best of today’s CNAPP vision. Includes insights from 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for CNAPP

Security Strategies Sep 26, 2025

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Security Strategies Sep 26, 2025

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Cloud

CNAPP is the Solution to Multi-cloud Flexibility

Cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) not only helps organizations protect, but offers the flexibility of multi-cloud.

Consumer Focus Sep 26, 2025

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Consumer Focus Sep 26, 2025

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Ransomware

New LockBit 5.0 Targets Windows, Linux, ESXi

Trend™ Research analyzed source binaries from the latest activity from notorious LockBit ransomware with their 5.0 version that exhibits advanced obfuscation, anti-analysis techniques, and seamless cross-platform capabilities for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems.

Latest News Sep 25, 2025

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Latest News Sep 25, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This Is How Your LLM Gets Compromised

Poisoned data. Malicious LoRAs. Trojan model files. AI attacks are stealthier than ever—often invisible until it’s too late. Here’s how to catch them before they catch you.

Research Sep 24, 2025

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Research Sep 24, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Domino Effect: How One Vendor's AI App Breach Toppled Giants

A single AI chatbot breach at Salesloft-Drift exposed data from 700+ companies, including security leaders. The attack shows how AI integrations expand risk, and why controls like IP allow-listing, token security, and monitoring are critical.

Research Sep 24, 2025

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Research Sep 24, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-Powered App Exposes User Data, Creates Risk of Supply Chain Attacks

Trend™ Research’s analysis of Wondershare RepairIt reveals how the AI-driven app exposed sensitive user data due to unsecure cloud storage practices and hardcoded credentials, creating risks of model tampering and supply chain attacks.

Research Sep 23, 2025

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Research Sep 23, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

How AI-Native Development Platforms Enable Fake Captcha Pages

Cybercriminals are abusing AI-native platforms like Vercel, Netlify, and Lovable to host fake captcha pages that deceive users, bypass detection, and drive phishing campaigns.

Research Sep 19, 2025

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Research Sep 19, 2025

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Cyber Threats

What We Know About the NPM Supply Chain Attack

Trend™ Research outlines the critical details behind the ongoing NPM supply chain attack and offers essential steps to stay protected against potential compromise.

Latest News Sep 18, 2025

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Latest News Sep 18, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

EvilAI Operators Use AI-Generated Code and Fake Apps for Far-Reaching Attacks

Combining AI-generated code and social engineering, EvilAI operators are executing a rapidly expanding campaign, disguising their malware as legitimate applications to bypass security, steal credentials, and persistently compromise organizations worldwide.

Research Sep 11, 2025

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Research Sep 11, 2025

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