Tag: Computing Security
Just when we thought targeted ads couldn’t get any worse, these were found serving malware
Researchers uncovered a zero-click spyware campaign delivered through online advertisements, requiring no user interaction Journalists’ devices were infected with surveillance malware capable of stealing data, messages, audio, and video Investigation linked the operation to Israeli firms tied to ad-tech infrastructure and commercial spyware Imagine this: You’re a journalist. You get…
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Experts uncover bizarre new malware that spooks users with jump scares and screams
KGB RAT is a malware-as-a-service platform offering remote access, credential theft, and crypto hijacking features The malware includes unusual psychological tactics such as fake BSODs, jump scares, and screamer functions Researchers found multiple operators using the tool, which is marketed as legitimate software despite its criminal capabilities Halloween is just…
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Bank of America had to hire 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws spotted by Anthropic Mythos
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors and spent hundreds of millions fixing AI-discovered vulnerabilities Anthropic’s Mythos uncovered enough flaws to trigger large-scale remediation across major banks Financial institutions warn advanced AI security tools are exposing weaknesses faster than teams can patch them Bank of America, one of the largest financial…
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‘What appears to be a simple scam message is often the visible end of a much larger transnational cybercriminal operation’: Microsoft leads global takedown of phishing network which sent over a billion messages
Microsoft helped dismantle a cybercrime marketplace that sold phishing tools, accounts, and scam infrastructure Platforms CoGUI and Iron Man enabled large-scale phishing campaigns targeting organizations worldwide The operation drove over a billion phishing messages before domains and thousands of accounts were seized Late last year, Microsoft set out to investigate…
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Massive data leak from AI development company exposes almost 14 million records — Vibetech collected data from different breaches and accidentally made them accessible online
Researchers found an exposed database containing 13.7 million records from past data breaches and leaks Archive included passwords, banking details, and data tied to major firms like AT&T and Amazon The database was secured after disclosure, highlighting ongoing risks from exposed breach repositories Indian software development platform Vibetech seems to…
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‘What companies are facing today is an AI zoo’ — NordLayer warns that dozens of unsanctioned chatbots are quietly widening every company’s exposure to data leaks
AI Scout tracks which artificial intelligence services employees actually use at work Employees are increasingly turning to AI services outside approved channels NordLayer AI Scout can warn, redact, or block sensitive prompts before submission Employees are increasingly using AI tools at work, including services their employers may not have approved…
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