Cybersecurity News | Daily Recap [05 Jan 2026]

Daily Recap, researchers spotlight a WhatsApp metadata leak as Meta begins rolling out fixes to address exposure of message metadata, while ManageMyHealth remains under investigation for a cyberattack affecting its systems and patient services, and IBM API Connect contains a critical authentication bypass that could let attackers impersonate users and access protected APIs; SlowMist flags a potential security risk at HitBTC that could threaten user funds and platform integrity. On the malware/APT front, VVS Stealer targets Discord via obfuscated Python, and Transparent Tribe (APT36) campaigns weaponize JLPT exam notifications to deliver fileless espionage tools against targets in India, with a weekly threat recap for 04 Jan 2026.
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Kimwolf Android Botnet Infects Over 2 Million Devices via Exposed ADB and Proxy Networks

The Kimwolf botnet has infected over 2 million Android devices by exploiting residential proxy networks and is involved in monetization via app installs, proxy bandwidth sales, and DDoS attacks. Its infrastructure leverages proxy providers like IPIDEA, targeting mainly devices with exposed ADB services, leading to large-scale DDoS attacks and credential-stuffing campaigns….

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Russia-Aligned Hackers Abuse Viber to Target Ukrainian Military and Government

UAC-0184, a Russia-aligned threat group, targets Ukrainian military and government entities using Viber and other messaging apps to deliver malware. The group employs sophisticated techniques like DLL side-loading and memory injection to evade detection and deploy Remcos RAT for espionage and data theft. #UAC-0184 #Remcos #Hive0156 #HijackLoader #CyberEspionage…

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