WormGPT: New AI Tool Allows Cybercriminals to Launch Sophisticated Cyber Attacks

16/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

With generative artificial intelligence (AI) becoming all the rage these days, it’s perhaps not surprising that the technology has been repurposed by malicious actors to their own advantage, enabling avenues

PicassoLoader Malware Used in Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine and Poland

13/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

Government entities, military organizations, and civilian users in Ukraine and Poland have been targeted as part of a series of campaigns designed to steal sensitive data and gain persistent remote

TeamTNT’s Silentbob Botnet Infecting 196 Hosts in Cloud Attack Campaign

13/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

As many as 196 hosts have been infected as part of an aggressive cloud campaign mounted by the TeamTNT group called Silentbob. “The botnet run by TeamTNT has set its sights

Fake PoC for Linux Kernel Vulnerability on GitHub Exposes Researchers to Malware

13/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

In a sign that cybersecurity researchers continue to be under the radar of malicious actors, a proof-of-concept (PoC) has been discovered on GitHub, concealing a backdoor with a “crafty” persistence

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Bugs Expose Industrial Systems to Remote Attacks

13/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has alerted of two security flaws impacting Rockwell Automation ControlLogix EtherNet/IP (ENIP) communication module models that could be exploited to achieve remote

U.S. Government Agencies’ Emails Compromised in China-Backed Cyber Attack

13/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

An unnamed Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agency in the U.S. detected anomalous email activity in mid-June 2023, leading to Microsoft’s discovery of a new China-linked espionage campaign targeting two dozen organizations.

New Vulnerabilities Disclosed in SonicWall and Fortinet Network Security Products

13/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

SonicWall on Wednesday urged customers of Global Management System (GMS) firewall management and Analytics network reporting engine software to apply the latest fixes to secure against a set of 15

Ransomware Extortion Skyrockets in 2023, Reaching $449.1 Million and Counting

12/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

Ransomware has emerged as the only cryptocurrency-based crime to grow in 2023, with cybercriminals extorting nearly $175.8 million more than they did a year ago, according to findings from Chainalysis.

The Risks and Preventions of AI in Business: Safeguarding Against Potential Pitfalls

12/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for optimizing internal processes within businesses. However, it also comes with legitimate concerns regarding unauthorized use, including data loss risks and legal consequences. In

Microsoft Thwarts Chinese Cyber Attack Targeting Western European Governments

12/07/2023 0 Comments 0 tags

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that it repelled a cyber attack staged by a Chinese nation-state actor targeting two dozen organizations, some of which include government agencies, in a cyber espionage campaign designed