ChainDrop supply chain compromise: Anatomy of a self-propagating worm
A credential-stealing worm hidden in more than 400 compromised npm packages automatically spread across software ecosystems by republishing malicious updates.
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128 Seconds to disruption: Microsoft Defender stops ransomware at QNETย
Microsoft Defender automatically isolated a compromised QNET endpoint in 128 seconds, stopping a multi-stage attack before the payload could persist or spread. -
ACR Stealer: Two observed intrusion chains amid increased threat activity
From late April 2026 to mid-June 2026, Microsoft Defender Experts observed increased ACR Stealer activity across customer environments. -
Unpacking the AsyncAPI npm supply chain compromise and import-time payload delivery
Threat actors compromised AsyncAPI packages and weaponized trusted CI/CD workflows to distribute malware through npm. -
Defending SaaS-based applications against ShinyHunters OAuth abuse
Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified threat actor activity with overlapping tradecraft commonly associated with ShinyHunters, including voice phishing (vishing), supply-chain compromise, and misconfigured guest access targeting SaaS-based applications.
