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Cyber Threats

Quasar Linux (QLNX) – A Silent Foothold in the Supply Chain: Inside a Full-Featured Linux RAT With Rootkit, PAM Backdoor, Credential Harvesting Capabilities

TrendAI™ Research breaks down Quasar Linux (QLNX), a previously undocumented sophisticated Linux RAT with low detection rates. In this blog, we examine a full-featured Linux threat incorporating a rootkit, a PAM backdoor, credential harvesting, and more, revealing how this malware enables stealthy access, persistence, and potential supply-chain attacks.

Research May 04, 2026

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Research May 04, 2026

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APT & Targeted Attacks

Inside Shadow-Earth-053: A China-Aligned Cyberespionage Campaign Against Government and Defense Sectors in Asia

A China-aligned threat group is exploiting unpatched Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities to conduct cyberespionage against government and critical infrastructure targets across Asia and beyond.

Research Apr 30, 2026

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Research Apr 30, 2026

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Cyber Threats

Kuse Web App Abused to Host Phishing Document

Bad actors took advantage of the legitimate name and services of Kuse, a popular AI-based app designed for workplaces. The attackers exploited the users’ trust in Kuse to carry out a phishing attack.

Research Apr 29, 2026

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Research Apr 29, 2026

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Cyber Threats

Void Dokkaebi Uses Fake Job Interview Lure to Spread Malware via Code Repositories

Our research on Void Dokkaebi’s operations uncovered a campaign that turns infected developer repositories into malware delivery channels. By spreading through trusted workflows, organizational codebases, and open-source projects, the threat can scale from a single compromise to a broader supply chain risk.

Research Apr 21, 2026

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Research Apr 21, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Vercel Breach: OAuth Supply Chain Attack Exposes the Hidden Risk in Platform Environment Variables

An OAuth supply chain compromise at Vercel exposed how trusted third party apps and platform environment variables can bypass traditional defenses and amplify blast radius. This article examines the attack chain, underlying design tradeoffs, and what it reveals about modern PaaS and software supply chain risk.

Research Apr 20, 2026

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Research Apr 20, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Identity Protection in the AI Era

Enterprises aiming to predict and mitigate human, machine, and AI‑agent risks at scale demand AI‑powered identity‑first security without compromise.

Latest News Apr 13, 2026

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Latest News Apr 13, 2026

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APT & Targeted Attacks

U.S. Public Sector Under Siege: Threat Intelligence for Q1 2026

The first quarter of 2026 has reinforced a hard truth: U.S. government agencies and educational institutions are operating in the most hostile cyber threat environment ever recorded.

Expert Perspective Apr 09, 2026

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Expert Perspective Apr 09, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Claude Code Packaging Error Remains a Lure in an Active Campaign: What Defenders Should Do

Threat actors leveraged Anthropic’s Claude Code npm release packaging error to distribute Vidar, GhostSocks, and PureLog Stealer. This blog details immediate steps organizations can take and best practices to prevent further risk.

Research Apr 07, 2026

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Research Apr 07, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Weaponizing Trust Signals: Claude Code Lures and GitHub Release Payloads

A packaging error in Anthropic’s Claude Code npm release briefly exposed internal source code. This entry examines how threat actors rapidly weaponized the resulting attention, pivoting an existing AI-themed campaign to spread Vidar and GhostSocks.

Research Apr 03, 2026

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Research Apr 03, 2026

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Privacy & Risks

TrendAI Insight: New U.S. National Cyber Strategy

TrendAI reviews the White House National Cyber Strategy, outlining six pillars to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity—from deterrence and regulation to federal modernization, critical infrastructure protection, AI leadership, and workforce development.

Latest News Apr 01, 2026

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Latest News Apr 01, 2026

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