China-Aligned Hackers Hijack Sogou Input Method DNS Requests to Deploy DarkVigil Backdoor

A China-aligned threat actor known as SlippyNunchucks has been attributed to a Domain Name System (DNS) hijacking operation abusing insecure HTTP communications in Windows versions of Sogou Input Method as part of a surveillance campaign designed to deploy an implant called DarkVigil (aka FDMTP). The campaign, observed starting July 1, 2026, is assessed to have targeted organizations and

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NIKKE PC launcher delivered malware that let hackers control players’ computers

The team behind Goddess of Victory: NIKKE has updated its PC launcher after finding signs that a third party may have tampered with its scripts. An independent analysis found that modified files on the publisher’s content delivery network could install malware capable of remotely controlling players’ computers and stealing credentials. The technical report, published on … The post NIKKE PC launcher delivered malware…