OpenAI Blocks Iranian Influence Operation Using ChatGPT for U.S. Election Propaganda

17/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

OpenAI on Friday said it banned a set of accounts linked to what it said was an Iranian covert influence operation that leveraged ChatGPT to generate content that, among other

Multi-Stage ValleyRAT Targets Chinese Users with Advanced Tactics

16/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Chinese-speaking users are the target of an ongoing campaign that distributes malware known as ValleyRAT. “ValleyRAT is a multi-stage malware that utilizes diverse techniques to monitor and control its victims

Russian Hackers Using Fake Brand Sites to Spread DanaBot and StealC Malware

16/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a sophisticated information stealer campaign that impersonates legitimate brands to distribute malware like DanaBot and StealC. The activity cluster, orchestrated by Russian-speaking cybercriminals and

Russian Hacker Jailed 3+ Years for Selling Stolen Credentials on Dark Web

16/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A 27-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to over three years in prison for peddling financial information, login credentials, and other personally identifying information (PII) on a now-defunct dark web

Attackers Exploit Public .env Files to Breach Cloud and Social Media Accounts

16/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A large-scale extortion campaign has compromised various organizations by taking advantage of publicly accessible environment variable files (.env) that contain credentials associated with cloud and social media applications. “Multiple security

The Hidden Security Gaps in Your SaaS Apps: Are You Doing Due Diligence?

16/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

SaaS applications have become indispensable for organizations aiming to enhance productivity and streamline operations. However, the convenience and efficiency these applications offer come with inherent security risks, often leaving hidden

New Banshee Stealer Targets 100+ Browser Extensions on Apple macOS Systems

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered new stealer malware that’s designed to specifically target Apple macOS systems. Dubbed Banshee Stealer, it’s offered for sale in the cybercrime underground for a steep price

Google Pixel Devices Shipped with Vulnerable App, Leaving Millions at Risk

16/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A large percentage of Google’s own Pixel devices shipped globally since September 2017 included dormant software that could be used to stage nefarious attacks and deliver various kinds of malware.

SolarWinds Releases Patch for Critical Flaw in Web Help Desk Software

15/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

SolarWinds has released patches to address a critical security vulnerability in its Web Help Desk software that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code on susceptible instances. The flaw, tracked

RansomHub Group Deploys New EDR-Killing Tool in Latest Cyber Attacks

15/08/2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A cybercrime group with links to the RansomHub ransomware has been observed using a new tool designed to terminate endpoint detection and response (EDR) software on compromised hosts, joining the