Cybersecurity experts have identified a new tool being promoted in the internet’s darker corners. Dubbed the “FUD APK Crypter,” this software claims to offer the ability to encrypt and obfuscate payloads created by Android Remote Administration Tools (RATs), making them…
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Jailbreaking LLMs with ASCII Art
Researchers have demonstrated that putting words in ASCII art can cause LLMs—GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Gemini, Claude, and Llama2—to ignore their safety instructions. Research paper. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Jailbreaking LLMs with ASCII…
Exploited Building Access System Vulnerability Patched 5 Years After Disclosure
Vulnerabilities affecting a Nice Linear physical access product, including an exploited flaw, patched five years after their disclosure. The post Exploited Building Access System Vulnerability Patched 5 Years After Disclosure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Critical Vulnerabilities in GovQA Platform Expose Sensitive Government Records
In a significant cybersecurity revelation, critical vulnerabilities were discovered in the GovQA platform, a tool extensively used by state and local governments across the U.S. to manage public records requests. Independent researcher Jason Parker uncovered flaws that, if exploited,…
Microsoft Source Code Heist: Russian Hackers Escalate Cyberwarfare
There was an update on the hacking attempts by hackers linked to Russian foreign intelligence on Friday. They used data stolen from corporate emails in January to gain access to Microsoft’s systems again, which were used by the foreign…
CTEM 101 – Go Beyond Vulnerability Management with Continuous Threat Exposure Management
In a world of ever-expanding jargon, adding another FLA (Four-Letter Acronym) to your glossary might seem like the last thing you’d want to do. But if you are looking for ways to continuously reduce risk across your environment while making…
Muddled Libra Hackers Using Pentesting Tools To Gain Admin Access
Threat actors use pentesting tools to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in target systems or networks. These tools provide a simulated environment for testing potential attack vectors that allow threat actors to exploit security gaps and gain unauthorized access. By using…
Nvidia Sued By Authors For Training AI With Copyrighted Works
Authors file class action against Nvidia for allegedly training its NeMo Megatron AI model using pirated books This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia Sued By Authors For Training AI With Copyrighted Works
Reddit Seeks Valuation Up To $6.4bn In NYSE Listing
Social media platform Reddit seeks valuation of up to $6.4 billion in NYSE listing, as users express concern about investor scrutiny This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Reddit Seeks Valuation Up To $6.4bn In…
Top 10 web application vulnerabilities in 2021–2023
Our Security assessment team set up rankings that reflected our take on the most widespread and critical web application vulnerabilities as viewed through a prism of eight years’ experience. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article:…
#MIWIC2024: Blessing Usoro, Cyber for Schoolgirls
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected…
Lawmakers Slam UK Government’s “Ostrich Strategy” for Cybersecurity
An influential parliamentary committee claims government short-termism is exposing the country to ransomware catastrophe This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Lawmakers Slam UK Government’s “Ostrich Strategy” for Cybersecurity
French Government Hit with Severe DDoS Attack
Several French government websites faced disruptions due to a severe Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, marking a concerning escalation in cyber threats against state infrastructure. The attack commenced in the early hours of Sunday, rapidly escalating in intensity. Cloudflare’s…
Reducing Cyber Risks with Security Configuration Management
Protecting sensitive data and other assets requires an organization to be adaptable and stay informed on things like the digital landscape and threat trends. While some aspects of security are within an organization’s control, it can be extremely difficult to…
Justice Department Beefs up Focus on Artificial Intelligence Enforcement, Warns of Harsher Sentences
Officials are set to warn that companies and people who deliberately misuse AI technology to advance a white-collar crime like price fixing and market manipulation will be at risk for a harsher sentence The post Justice Department Beefs up Focus…
Elliott Walks Away From Currys Offer
Shares in Currys plunge as US investment firm Elliiott Advisers walks away from making offer after being rejected by board ‘multiple times’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elliott Walks Away From Currys Offer
Baidu’s Ernie AI ‘Better At Tang Chinese Poetry’ Than Rivals
Baidu chief executive claims Ernie 4 generative AI tops rivals at Chinese language tasks, including composition of Tang Dynasty-era poetry This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Baidu’s Ernie AI ‘Better At Tang Chinese Poetry’…
Xpeng Electric ‘Flying Car’ Completes Flight Over Guangzhou
X2 electric eVTOL ‘flying car’ completes low-altitude test flight over Guangzhou in validation for future urban transport and tourism uses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xpeng Electric ‘Flying Car’ Completes Flight Over Guangzhou
Malware Campaign Exploits Popup Builder WordPress Plugin to Infect 3,900+ Sites
A new malware campaign is leveraging a high-severity security flaw in the Popup Builder plugin for WordPress to inject malicious JavaScript code. According to Sucuri, the campaign has infected more than 3,900 sites over the past three weeks. “These attacks are orchestrated…
Victims Lose $47m to Crypto Phishing Scams in February
Some 57,000 victims lost $47m in phishing scams targeting their cryptocurrency last month This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Victims Lose $47m to Crypto Phishing Scams in February