In a recent cyber campaign, the notorious threat actor group Blind Eagle, also known as APT-C-36, has been leveraging trusted cloud platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, and Bitbucket to distribute malware and evade traditional security defenses. This sophisticated approach…
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AI Becomes a Powerful Weapon for Cybercriminals to Launch Attacks at High Speed
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potent tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals, enabling them to execute attacks with unprecedented speed, precision, and scale. The integration of AI in cybercrime is transforming the landscape of digital threats, making traditional…
AI-Generated Fake GitHub Repositories Steal Login Credentials
A concerning cybersecurity threat has emerged with the discovery of AI-generated fake GitHub repositories designed to distribute malware, including the notorious SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer. These malicious repositories, crafted to appear legitimate, exploit GitHub’s trusted reputation to deceive users into…
Google Warns Chromecast Owners Against Factory Reset
Google has issued a warning to Chromecast owners regarding the potential risks of performing a factory reset on their devices. This advisory comes as users have reported complications with device authentication after restoring their Chromecasts to factory settings. The warning…
When you should use a VPN – and when you shouldn’t
Using a VPN 24/7 isn’t always the best idea. Here’s why. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: When you should use a VPN – and when you shouldn’t
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works. This article has been indexed from…
Sony Removes 75,000 Deepfake Items, Highlighting a Growing Problem
Sony Music told UK regulators that it had to remove more than 75,000 deepfake songs and other material, the latest example of the burgeoning problem of AI-generated false videos, images, and sound that threaten everything from national security to business…
Navigating AI 🤝 Fighting Skynet
Using AI can be a great tool for adversarial engineering. This was just a bit of fun to see if it was possible todo and to learn more about automation but also proving you cannot trust git commit history nor…
Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report
Russia media report that the Telegram app is blocked in two regions over concerns it “could be used by enemies” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report
Meta Tests First In-house Chip To Train AI Systems
Bad news for Nvidia? Facebook owner Meta has reportedly begun testing its first in-house chip for training AI systems This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Tests First In-house Chip To Train AI Systems
SMS Scam Uses Elon Musk’s Name to Sell Fake Energy Devices to US Users
Fake Elon Musk endorsements are used in SMS campaigns to sell bogus energy-saving devices. Learn how to spot… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: SMS Scam…
New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches
The New York Attorney General sued National General and its parent company Allstate over two data breaches. The post New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Ballista Botnet Exploits Unpatched TP-Link Vulnerability, Infects Over 6,000 Devices
Unpatched TP-Link Archer routers have become the target of a new botnet campaign dubbed Ballista, according to new findings from the Cato CTRL team. “The botnet exploits a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers (CVE-2023-1389) to spread…
Navigating AI 🤝 Fighting Skynet
Using AI can be a great tool for adversarial engineering. This was just a bit of fun to see if it was possible todo and to learn more about automation but also proving you cannot trust git commit history nor…
PoC Released for SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability Exposing Passwords
A Proof-of-Concept (PoC) has been released for a significant vulnerability discovered in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, exposing encrypted passwords and other sensitive data. This vulnerability arises from the predictable encryption keys used in the application and the misuse of AES-GCM…
February 2025’s Malware Spotlight: AsyncRAT Emerges, Targeting Trusted Platforms
Check Point’s latest threat index highlights a new campaign involving the malware, AsyncRAT, a remote access trojan targeting Windows systems since 2019. The fourth most prevalent malware of the month, AsyncRAT, enables data theft, command execution, and system compromise. The…
Announcing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM — Redefining 24/7 Managed SecOps
Palo Alto Networks announces Unit 42 Managed XSIAM, a solution that provides 24/7 expert-led defense across every attack surface. The post Announcing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM — Redefining 24/7 Managed SecOps appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article…
SAP Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Commerce, NetWeaver
SAP released 21 new security notes and updated three security notes on March 2025 security patch day. The post SAP Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Commerce, NetWeaver appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
News alert: 360 Privacy secures $36M to deliver turnkey digital executive protection platform
Nashville, TN – Mar. 11, 2025 – 360 Privacy, a leading digital executive protection platform, today announced that it has secured a $36 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity firm with a successful … (more…) The post News…
95% of Data Breaches Tied to Human Error in 2024
Mimecast found that insider threats, credential misuse and user-driven errors were involved in most security incidents last year This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: 95% of Data Breaches Tied to Human Error in 2024