China-Linked TA4922 Hackers Target UK, Europe With New SilentRunLoader Malware

Multiple active malware and account-takeover campaigns reported: China-linked TA4922 is distributing a new SilentRunLoader strain in tax/payroll/benefits-themed campaigns targeting UK and European organisations. Malvertising for fake “ChatGPT” desktop apps pushed password-stealing malware by abusing trusted AI links to evade scanners. Attackers abused Meta’s AI support bot to bypass security checks and hijack major Instagram accounts. GoDaddy researchers found WordPress malware using Steam Community profile comments to hide encoded C2 instructions, impacting ~1,980 sites. Separately, a Spanish