Tag: security
Bing AI chat messages are being hijacked by ads pushing malware
Malvertising has made its way to Bing’s chatbot/search engine. Cybersecurity researchers from Malwarebytes recently observed a malicious ad being offered as part of the Chat-GPT, AI-powered answer to a search query. Malvertising is a simple practice – hackers try to trick ad networks into displaying ads that look legitimate but…
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macOS Sonoma has a whole host of security fixes – should we be worried?
The highly anticipated macOS 14 Sonoma, filled to the brim with exciting new features, may already have been the target of cybercriminals, experts have warned.. Just 24 hours after its release, Apple has released an update to the new software that patches 61 apparent security issues. The full list of…
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Openfire messaging software targeted by hackers to hijack servers
If your organization is running an Openfire messaging server, make sure to install the latest patches immediately, as hackers have been observed abusing a vulnerability to take over infected endpoints. Cybersecurity researchers from Doctor Web were recently tipped off to the existence of a flaw by a client whose devices…
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Cybercriminals are targeting the financial sector more than ever
The financial sector has apparently become a core target for cybercriminals in 2023, with firms in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region hit particularly hard. A new report from CDN provider Akamai Technologies uncovered a massive 119% increase in cyberattacks on the finance sector when comparing the…
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Almost all top GPUs are at risk of this dangerous cyberattack – here’s what you need to know
There is a flaw in GPU units from all major manufacturers that allows hackers to read sensitive data displayed in browsers, a new research paper argues. The vulnerability in question is called GPU.zip, and allows for cross-origin attacks. In essence, a hacker could create a malicious website that tracks how…
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This super-dangerous Android malware has returned to target US shoppers and bankers
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware is back with new tools, and ready to steal more than just money from unsuspecting victims, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers ThreatFabric, which has been monitoring the malware since early 2022, there is a new campaign active at the moment, targeting victims in the U.S.,…
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