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SilentCryptominer Threatens YouTubers to Post Malware in Videos
Experts have discovered an advanced malware campaign that exploits the rising popularity of Windows Packet Divert drivers to escape internet checks. Malware targets YouTubers Hackers are spreading SilentCryptominer malware hidden as genuine software. It has impacted over 2000 victims in…
Private API Keys and Passwords Discovered in a Popular AI Training dataset
The Common Crawl dataset, which is used to train several artificial intelligence models, has over 12,000 legitimate secrets, including API keys and passwords. The Common Crawl non-profit organisation maintains a vast open-source archive of petabytes of web data collected…
Hackers Exploit Flaw in Microsoft-Signed Driver to Launch Ransomware Attacks
Cybercriminals are exploiting a vulnerability in a Microsoft-signed driver developed by Paragon Software, known as BioNTdrv.sys, to carry out ransomware attacks. This driver, part of Paragon Partition Manager, is typically used to manage hard drive space, but hackers have…
Google to Introduce QR Codes for Gmail 2FA Amid Rising Security Concerns
Google is set to introduce QR codes as a replacement for SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for Gmail users in the coming months. While this security update aims to improve authentication methods, it also raises concerns, as QR code-related…
New Polymorphic Attack Enables Malicious Chrome Extensions to Impersonate Password Managers and Banking Apps
Researchers at SquareX Labs have uncovered a sophisticated “polymorphic” attack targeting Google Chrome extensions, allowing malicious extensions to seamlessly morph into trusted ones, such as password managers, cryptocurrency wallets, and banking apps. The attack exploits Chrome’s ‘chrome.management’ API to gain…
Skype’s Role in Popularizing End-to-End Encryption Leaves a Lasting Mark
In recent years, Skype has established itself as the most popular online communication platform, and it is nearing its close, marking the end of an era for one of the most popular VoIP services in the world. The first…
State-Backed Hackers Escalate Attacks on Government Email Servers
Cyberattacks targeting government email servers have intensified in recent years, a trend that experts warn is expected to continue. This concern follows a recent breach involving a cyber-espionage group linked to China, which infiltrated the email servers of Belgium’s…
AI Model Misbehaves After Being Trained on Faulty Data
A recent study has revealed how dangerous artificial intelligence (AI) can become when trained on flawed or insecure data. Researchers experimented by feeding OpenAI’s advanced language model with poorly written code to observe its response. The results were alarming…
Netflix Users Warned About AI-Powered Phishing Scam
Netflix subscribers are being warned about a sophisticated phishing scam circulating via email, designed to steal personal and financial information. The deceptive email mimics an official Netflix communication, falsely claiming that the recipient’s account has been put on hold.…
CrowdStrike Report Reveals a Surge in AI-Driven Threats and Malware-Free Attacks
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. released a new report earlier this month that illustrates how cyber threats evolved significantly in 2024, with attackers pivoting towards malware-free incursions, AI-assisted social engineering, and cloud-focused vulnerabilities. The 11th annual CrowdStrike Global Threat Report for…
Security Update from Rubrik as Authentication Keys Are Reissued
In a recent report, Rubrik revealed that, last month, an unauthorized security incident compromised one of its log file servers. Rubrik has taken immediate and proactive steps to mitigate potential risks in response to this breach. As part of…
Google Patches Android Zero-Day Flaws Used to Unlock Phones
Google recently addressed critical security flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools, according to a report by Amnesty International. The report, released on Friday, detailed three previously unknown vulnerabilities exploited by phone-unlocking company Cellebrite.…
Cybersecurity Threats Are Evolving: Seven Key OT Security Challenges
Cyberattacks are advancing rapidly, threatening businesses with QR code scams, deepfake fraud, malware, and evolving ransomware. However, strengthening cybersecurity measures can mitigate risks. Addressing these seven key OT security challenges is essential. Insurance broker Howden reports that U.K. businesses…
Latest PyPi Malware Steals Ethereum Private Keys, Developers Targeted
Researchers at Socket have exposed a malicious PyPi (Python Package Index package), set-utils, that steals Ethereum private keys by abusing a “commonly used account creation functions.” Masked as a simple utility tool for Python sets, the package imitates commonly used…
Sophisticated BEC Attack Exploits Business Trust to Steal Funds
A recent Business Email Compromise (BEC) investigation has uncovered a highly sophisticated attack that went beyond traditional email fraud. Instead of simply sending fraudulent emails in hopes of deceiving victims, cybercriminals strategically exploited the implicit trust between three business partners—Partner…
YouTube at 20: How the Viral Video Site Forever Changed User’s Content Consumption Habit
A simple meal with friends 20 years ago sparked one of the twenty-first century’s most significant technology breakthroughs. YouTube, a video-hosting platform founded by three former PayPal employees, was poised to transform the worldwide entertainment sector. Today, it even…
U.S. Pauses Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia Amid Security Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command, rolling back some efforts to contend with a key adversary even as national security experts call for the U.S. to expand those capabilities. A U.S.…
Malware Attack on Android TV Devices Affects Over 1.6 Million Users
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new form of malware that is spreading through Android TV devices across the globe. This malware, known as Vo1d, has already infected over 1.6 million devices, turning them into remote-controlled bots used for illegal…
Scammers Still Use the Same Tricks, Just in New Ways
As technology furthers, scams are becoming more advanced, but the way scammers manipulate people hasn’t changed. Despite using modern tools, they still rely on the same psychological tactics to deceive their victims. Clinical psychologist Dr. Khosi Jiyane explains that…