In weeks before his shock ouster from OpenAI Altman was reportedly looking to raise billions for an AI chip start-up and an AI-focused device This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI’s Altman Courted Investors…
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Fake Online Stores See A 135% Spike As Black Friday And Holiday Shopping Approaches
As Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) approaches, the annual online sales phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down, and neither do cybercriminals looking to take advantage of the busiest shopping days of the year. The kick-off to holiday shopping, much…
Using Generative AI for Surveillance
Generative AI is going to be a powerful tool for data analysis and summarization. Here’s an example of it being used for sentiment analysis. My guess is that it isn’t very good yet, but that it will get better. This…
Rhysida ransomware gang: We attacked the British Library
Crims post passport scans and internal forms up for ‘auction’ to prove it The Rhysida ransomware group says it’s behind the highly disruptive October cyberattack on the British Library, leaking a snippet of stolen data in the process.… This article…
Altman, Brockman Join Microsoft After Shock OpenAI Ouster
Former OpenAI chief Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman join Microsoft to lead new AI research team after chaotic weekend negotiations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Altman, Brockman Join Microsoft After Shock OpenAI…
AMIDES – Open-source Detection System to Uncover SIEM Blind Points
Cyberattacks pose a significant risk, and prevention alone isn’t enough, so timely detection is crucial. That’s why most organizations use SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to centrally collect and analyze security events with expert-written rules for detecting intrusions.…
Recognising Scam Patterns and Preventing Data Loss: A Unified Approach
Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. In today’s digital era, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and…
Sophos Web Appliance vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2023-1671)
CISA has added three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, among them a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-1671) in Sophos Web Appliance that has been patched by the company in April 2023. About CVE-2023-1671 CVE-2023-1671 is a pre-auth command injection vulnerability…
LummaC2 Malware Deploys New Trigonometry-Based Anti-Sandbox Technique
The stealer malware known as LummaC2 (aka Lumma Stealer) now features a new anti-sandbox technique that leverages the mathematical principle of trigonometry to evade detection and exfiltrate valuable information from infected hosts. The method is designed to “delay detonation of the sample…
Why Defenders Should Embrace a Hacker Mindset
Today’s security leaders must manage a constantly evolving attack surface and a dynamic threat environment due to interconnected devices, cloud services, IoT technologies, and hybrid work environments. Adversaries are constantly introducing new attack techniques, and not all companies have internal…
Understanding the UK government’s new cybersecurity regime, GovAssure
With the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks on the UK government and Critical National Infrastructure cyber safety matters more than ever. With the rising tide of ever-resent threat in mind, GovAssure was launched by the UK government in April 2023. It’s…
Resecurity partners with University of Jeddah to improve cybersecurity education
Resecurity announced a strategic partnership with University of Jeddah, one of the leaders in higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to further strengthen the country’s cybersecurity talent pipeline and facilitate capacity building programs for academia. This landmark partnership…
Navigating the Waters of AI: Safeguarding Against Data Security Risks
In the era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with transformative potential across various industries. While AI brings unprecedented opportunities, it also introduces new challenges, particularly in the realm of data security. As…
K-12 Schools Improve Protection Against Online Attacks, but Many Are Vulnerable to Ransomware Gangs
Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks, but lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations. The post K-12 Schools Improve…
US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities
The US Department of Energy is offering $70 million in funding to improve the cybersecurity of rural and municipal utilities. The post US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
250 Organizations Take Part in Electrical Grid Security Exercise
Over 250 organizations take part in GridEx VII, the largest North American exercise focusing on the security of the electrical grid. The post 250 Organizations Take Part in Electrical Grid Security Exercise appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
How are Crypto Phishing Scams Done, and How Do You Avoid Them?
Crypto phishing scams are fraudulent activities designed to steal your cryptocurrency assets, typically by tricking you into revealing your private keys or sending your cryptocurrencies to the scammer’s wallet. These scams often involve deception, social engineering, and manipulation. Here’s how…
DarkGate Internals
Introduction & Objectives DarkGate is sold as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) on various cybercrime forums by RastaFarEye persona, in the past months it has been used by multiple threat actors such as TA577 and Ducktail. DarkGate is a loader with RAT capabilities…
Now a Stock Market business hires hackers
Six Group, a technology firm responsible for securing the operations of Spanish and Swiss Bourses, is actively recruiting hackers to counter sophisticated attempts to breach its network. The motivation behind hiring these cybersecurity experts is to gain insights into the…
Ransomware group wants to partner up with government, files SEC complaint against its victim
Cyber gangs cross a new milestone Cyber gangs just crossed a milestone – they have started filing complaints with the US Securities and Exchange Commission… The post Ransomware group wants to partner up with government, files SEC complaint against its…