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Node2Shell: Node.js Brotli Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Node.js Brotli decoder (Node2Shell) allows remote code execution when processing malformed compressed data.

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Tim Peck@timpeck23 hours ago

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Longlegs (aka Storm-2603), a China-nexus threat actor, is deploying Warlock ransomware against critical infrastructure and government sectors by exploiting SharePoint 'ToolShell' vulnerabilities.

2CLoader is a sophisticated new malware loader identified in August 2026 that uses indirect system calls and environment spoofing to deliver information stealers like Vidar and Remus.

Unattributed threat actors are leveraging legitimate MSP360 RMM and ConnectWise ScreenConnect installers via phishing to establish persistent remote access and deploy post-compromise tools.

China-nexus actors UAT-11587 and UNC6384 are targeting government, diplomatic, and policy organizations across Asia and Europe using the novel Rust-based Antino backdoor and PlugX RAT via complex multi-stage infection chains.

An operator identified as Zaib Ali uses a massive npm typosquatting campaign to discover infrastructure and a custom FastAPI framework called VHX Harvester to hijack GPU resources on the vast.ai marketplace.

China-nexus threat actors, including Storm-3069, utilize the modular NeedyMantis malware to maintain long-term access in telecommunications, government, and education sectors following initial compromise.

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