AI-powered malware, known as ‘MalTerminal’, uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 model to dynamically generate malicious code, including ransomware and reverse shells, marking a significant shift in how threats are developed and deployed. This discovery follows the recent analysis of PromptLock, another AI-driven…
Top Recommendations for Data Retention and Deletion
The tremendous value that data holds for organizations also comes with the responsibility to properly address its storage, governance, and security. How can businesses tackle this significant task? This article… The post Top Recommendations for Data Retention and Deletion appeared…
A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
MY TAKE: Here’s how content farms, click-baiters are leveraging GenAI to smother authentic content
Earlier this year, my YouTube feed began filling up with provocative videos dressed up to sound authoritative but somehow off. Related: The cadences of GenAI disruption A gravelly narrator whispered Shaolin monk longevity secrets over looping monastery footage. Another voice…
Security News This Week: A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
LastPass Warns of Fake Repositories Infecting macOS with Atomic Infostealer
LastPass is warning of an ongoing, widespread information stealer campaign targeting Apple macOS users through fake GitHub repositories that distribute malware-laced programs masquerading as legitimate tools. “In the case of LastPass, the fraudulent repositories redirected potential victims to a repository…
Researchers Uncover GPT-4-Powered MalTerminal Malware Creating Ransomware, Reverse Shell
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the earliest example known to date of a malware with that bakes in Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities. The malware has been codenamed MalTerminal by SentinelOne SentinelLABS research team. The findings were…
Gamaredon X Turla collab
Notorious APT group Turla collaborates with Gamaredon, both FSB-associated groups, to compromise high‑profile targets in Ukraine This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Gamaredon X Turla collab
CST Replay: The Ransomware Ecosystem with Tammy Harper
Unveiling the Ransomware Ecosystem with Tammy Harper In this compelling episode, Jim is joined by Tammy Harper from Flair.io to re-air one of their most popular and insightful episodes. Dive into the intricate world of ransomware as Tammy, a seasoned…
Threat Actors Selling New Undetectable RAT as ’ScreenConnect FUD Alternative’
A threat actor has been observed advertising a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) on underground forums, marketing it as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate remote access tool, ScreenConnect. The malware is being sold with a suite of…
ShadowLeak Zero-Click Flaw Leaks Gmail Data via OpenAI ChatGPT Deep Research Agent
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a zero-click flaw in OpenAI ChatGPT’s Deep Research agent that could allow an attacker to leak sensitive Gmail inbox data with a single crafted email without any user action. The new class of attack has been…
Week in Review: Student hackers increase, CISA wants CVE, Microsoft called hypocritical
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Jack Kufahl, CISO, Michigan Medicine, and Nick Espinosa, host, The Deep Dive Radio Show Thanks to our show sponsor, Drata Leading…
News brief: KillSec, Yurei score successful ransomware attacks
<p>Ransomware gangs and strains come and go, and some reemerge stronger than ever.</p> <p>Take the BlackCat ransomware gang, for example. It <a target=”_blank” href=”https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/blackcat-goes-dark-again-reportedly-rips-off-change-healthcare-ransom” rel=”noopener”>shuttered operations</a> in March 2024 following an exit scam. Or LockBit, a ransomware gang that <a…
Scattered Spider Hackers Charged in Connection With Transport for London Attack
Victims collectively paid more than $115 million in ransomware payments, law enforcement said. The post Scattered Spider Hackers Charged in Connection With Transport for London Attack appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
Friday Squid Blogging: Giant Squid vs. Blue Whale
A comparison aimed at kids. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Friday Squid Blogging: Giant Squid vs. Blue Whale
Building a Scalable Secrets Management Framework
Why is Scalable Secrets Management the Key to Robust Cybersecurity? Where the interconnectivity of technology expands, managing and protecting Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes a crucial factor in securing organizational data. The question arising now is: what role does a scalable…
Stay Ahead with Advanced NHI Monitoring
How Secure is Your Organization’s Cloud Environment? Could your organization be overlooking the vital role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in cybersecurity? Where cloud environments are ubiquitous, ensuring their security is paramount. NHIs, which are essentially machine identities, facilitate critical functions…
Gain Confidence with Stronger Cloud Defenses
How Can Non-Human Identities Fortify Your Cloud Security Strategy? When thinking about cybersecurity, how often do you consider the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? With more organizations migrate to cloud-based systems, managing these machine identities has become critical to maintaining…
Your SDLC Has an Evil Twin — and AI Built It
You think you know your SDLC like the back of your carpal-tunnel-riddled hand: You’ve got your gates, your reviews, your carefully orchestrated dance of code commits and deployment pipelines. But here’s a plot twist straight out of your auntie’s favorite…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’Pull”
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’Pull” appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s XKCD…
DEF CON 33: Retro Tech Community & Badge Life LIVE
Creators, Authors and Presenters: d3dbot x psyop x grrrizzzz Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Creators/Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 33 outstanding content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and…
ChatGPT joins human league, now solves CAPTCHAs for the right prompt
Could this bot-prevention technique now be obsolete? ChatGPT can be tricked via cleverly worded prompts to violate its own policies and solve CAPTCHA puzzles, potentially making this human-proving security mechanism obsolete, researchers say.… This article has been indexed from The…
Why DevOps Still Struggles with Least Privilege (Even in 2025)
5 min readWhile least privilege remains a fundamental security principle, DevOps teams consistently fail to apply it to non-human identities, like CI/CD pipelines and applications. This struggle stems from a reliance on outdated, static credentials and a tension between development…
Frictionless Security: What DevOps Teams Really Need from Identity Management
5 min readThe core challenge isn’t secrets; it’s access. Instead of treating access as a secrets problem, teams should treat it as an identity problem. This simple shift flips the script entirely. With ephemeral credentials tied to workload identity, authentication…