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A dangerous new variant of the Matanbuchus malware loader is exploiting Microsoft Teams voice calls, impersonating IT helpdesks to trick victims into granting remote access. Morphisec researchers detail how Matanbuchus 3.0 deploys advanced evasion techniques, including Salsa20 encryption, direct syscalls, and anti-sandbox checks, posing a significant threat to enterprise security. This campaign underscores the escalating abuse of collaboration platforms for initial access and the malware's evolution into a highly sophisticated payload delivery system.

Slack has launched a suite of AI-powered features designed to tackle workplace information overload, including automated thread summaries, meeting notes, and real-time translations. Available now for Pro, Business+, and Enterprise+ users, these tools promise to streamline collaboration by acting as a digital assistant—freeing developers from administrative drudgrey.

Bollinger Shipyards, a stalwart of Gulf Coast maritime construction, is retrofitting a 400-foot barge into a floating landing platform for Rocket Lab's Neutron reusable rockets. This project marks a significant crossover between traditional shipbuilding expertise and the burgeoning commercial spaceflight industry, positioning Rocket Lab against giants like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The converted vessel, 'Return on Investment,' will enable autonomous rocket landings at sea, aiming for service next year.

A viral tweet from programmer Tsoding reignited debate by claiming single-file codebases are efficient, but real-world experience tells a different story. This analysis reveals how monolithic structures create cognitive overload for new developers and hinder maintainability, despite arguments for simplicity. Learn why modular design isn't just organization—it's essential for collaborative engineering.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) promises seamless tool access for AI agents, but practical implementation remains surprisingly complex. This guide breaks down the essential steps to connect MCP servers, convert tool schemas, and manage agentic loops, using real GitHub MCP integration code. Learn why the current tooling gap demands custom solutions and how developers can navigate it securely.

Google has launched a high-stakes lawsuit against the unknown operators of the BadBox 2.0 botnet, a sophisticated operation compromising over 10 million Android devices globally. The botnet, exploiting insecure AOSP hardware and malicious apps, fuels large-scale ad fraud against Google's platforms and sells infected devices as residential proxies, posing a significant and growing cybersecurity threat.