#remote-access

Malicious npm and PyPI packages install a Go-based backdoor that creates an OpenAI-compatible LLM proxy while enabling reverse shells and SOCKS5 tunnelling on compromised Linux systems. The malware establishes command-and-control via WebSocket infrastructure and routes AI API traffic through attacker-controlled endpoints. It also exposes internal services such as SSH and Vault, turning infected servers into multi-purpose proxy nodes.

Source: Aikido

Attackers exploited trusted brands like DocuSign, Adobe Sign, and Zoom to install JWrapper-wrapped SimpleHelp malware, giving remote persistent control over victim systems.

Source: Cofense

Attackers could remotely execute commands without authentication by exploiting the severe CVE-2026-1731 flaw affecting BeyondTrust Remote Support and PRA deployments.

Source: The Hacker News | BeyondTrust

Targeted attacks by Stan Ghouls hit organisations in Uzbekistan and nearby countries using spear-phishing PDFs and Java-based loaders to install NetSupport RAT for persistent access.

Source: Kaspersky

A new Windows campaign uses layered scripts, in-memory execution, and MSBuild abuse to quietly install the Remcos remote access trojan.

Source: Securonix Threat Research

Threat actors are targeting BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access systems via CVE-2026-1731, executing OS commands, persisting through SimpleHelp binaries, and moving laterally across networks.

Source: Arctic Wolf

Cybercriminals are infiltrating trucking firms with remote access software to take over systems and divert real shipments, turning digital breaches into multimillion-pound physical thefts.

Source: Proofpoint

Resolved: Shift and Control keys out of sync with normal keys over RDP #programming #computers #it

Shift and Control keys out of sync with normal keys over RDP

I spend quite a lot of time working on various machines via RDP (usually RDPing to one machine and from there RDPing to other computers outside our LAN) and have an issue where the modifier keys (i.e., Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Win) sometimes don’t take effect as quickly as standard keystrokes.

For example, if I am trying to type "", I…