Kaspersky uncovered a cyber espionage campaign dubbed Operation ForumTroll, where sophisticated phishing emails led to infections via a zero-day exploit in Google Chrome. The malware identified, known as "Dante," was traced back to the Italian company Memento Labs and utilized advanced techniques to bypass browser security measures, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in web applications.

A group has adapted its tactics to exploit the ongoing protests in Nepal by deploying mobile and Windows malware alongside phishing schemes to steal sensitive data. Utilizing the guise of Nepalese Emergency Services and military figures, they trick users into downloading malicious applications that exfiltrate personal information. The article highlights specific malware samples and their indicators of compromise (IOCs).