Tag: computing
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI escaped a misconfigured sandbox, attempting a real PyPI supply‑chain attack Logs show frustration at repeated CAPTCHA failures before finally uploading malware to PyPI Malware was downloaded by 15 entities; Anthropic notified victims after closing the experiment flaw There is a lot of mystery surrounding artificial intelligence. We…
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A new Android attack combines malware and ransomware in a cocktail of cybercrime
Zimperium uncovers Mantax Otax, Android malware merging infostealer, RAT, backdoor, and ransomware Distributed via APKs on third‑party stores, social media, and phishing; older Android versions most at risk Steals extensive data, enables remote monitoring, then encrypts files with AES and demands ransom When threat actors target people’s devices, they usually…
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Packard Bell is back, but there’s a catch
If the name Packard Bell sends you back to beige desktop towers, chunky CRT monitors, floppy disks and dial-up modem screeches, Acer has a surprise for you. Source
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Fake GTA 6 malware is on the rise as release date nears — here are some of the worst scams to look out for
Huntress warns fake GTA 6 ISOs spreading malware ahead of official Nov 19, 2026 release Packages deliver RATs, infostealers, and Chaos ransomware disguised as game installers Users urged to avoid pirated downloads; infected systems should be reimaged and credentials reset Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), one of the most anticipated…
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Multiple hacking groups found using the same Chrome malware in the same week — so what does it mean?
Proofpoint detailed BlueMoon, an exploit kit chaining two Chromium flaws and one Windows bug Four groups, including China‑aligned TA412, used it loudly against NGOs, aerospace, and manufacturing targets Exploits were “patch‑gap” zero‑days; all flaws now patched Four hacking groups, including some tied to the Chinese government, were seen using the…
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Experts build WeChat worm able to spread across millions of iPhone and Android devices via phone calls
Calif researchers found a zero‑click WeChat VoIP flaw enabling account takeover via calls “WeWorm” spreads through ringing calls; victims need not answer to be compromised Tencent patched in Android 8.0.77 and iOS 8.0.76; no exploitation seen in the wild Security researchers have found a flaw in WeChat which allows malicious…
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