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Learn the state of AI and the NPM ecosystem with the recent s1ngularity' weaponized AI for credential theft.

Trend™ Research and ZDI Threat Hunters have identified a large-scale RondoDox botnet campaign exploiting over 50 vulnerabilities across more than 30 vendors, including flaws first seen in Pwn2Own contests.

We discovered Azure Storage Account credentials exposed in Axis Communications’ Autodesk Revit plugin, allowing unauthorized modification of cloud-hosted files. This exposure, combined with vulnerabilities in Autodesk Revit, could enable supply-chain attacks targeting end users.

In this post of THE AI BREACH, learn how your Chatbot can become a backdoor.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This blog post looks at four key milestones along the cybersecurity maturity journey and poses some questions you can ask to determine the stage of your organization’s progress.

An analysis of the Gentlemen ransomware group, which employs advanced, adaptive tactics, techniques, and procedure to target critical industries worldwide.

For CISOs responsible for cyber risk management, these three insights will help build a strong and reliable foundation for your proactive security strategy.

Trend™ Research analyzed a campaign distributing Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), a malware family targeting macOS users. Attackers disguise the malware as “cracked” versions of legitimate apps, luring users into installation.

Operation Serengeti 2.0: With Trend Micro’s support, INTERPOL led a major crackdown across Africa, arresting cybercriminals, dismantling infrastructures, recovering illicit funds, and protecting tens of thousands of victims.

Learn all the new aspects of Trend Vision One™ Email Security and how it's raising the standard of effectiveness for the industry.