Tag: security
Criminals are using AI-generated fake copyright violation threats to take over social media and websites – here’s what you need to know
Cybercriminals exploit copyright fear to push malware into everyday online spaces Telegram bots now double as command hubs for evolving malware threats Fake legal firms deliver malware through takedown scams in multiple languages Cybercriminals have long relied on fear as a way to manipulate victims, and copyright claims are proving…
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Qualcomm Guardian is its rival to Intel’s popular vPro platform management system – it can even work without Wi-Fi, but I’m not sure whether it’s such a good thing
Snapdragon Guardian extends PC management beyond Wi-Fi with built-in cellular connectivity Always-on access raises new questions about privacy and control of devices Adoption may depend on balancing technical benefits with trust and transparency Managing and securing the growing number of connected PCs is becoming harder as cyberattacks and data breaches…
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This devious malware has jumped from Meta over to Google Ads and YouTube to spread – here’s how to stay safe
Malicious TradingView ads spread from Meta to YouTube via hijacked accounts and fake videos Android users were targeted with Brokewell malware capable of stealing data and enabling remote access YouTube campaign now drops Trojan.Agent.GOSL through custom downloader If you remember the fake TradingView adware campaign recently spotted on Meta, then…
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UK government says a new AI tool helped it recover almost £500 million in fraud losses – and now it’s going global
AI fraud detection system helped UK government recover record £480m in one year It targeted Bounce Back Loan fraud and prevented thousands of suspicious firms from dissolving Civil liberties campaigners warn against growing use of AI in government The UK government says a new artificial intelligence system has helped its…
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Under the radar – Google warns new Brickstorm malware was stealing data from US firms for over a year
Google warns UNC5221 targeted US legal, tech, and SaaS firms with Brickstorm malware for over a year Campaign aimed at espionage, intellectual property theft, and long-term infrastructure access Mandiant urges TTP-based threat hunting and stronger authentication to counter future attacks US organizations across the legal, technology, SaaS, and business process…
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Cloudflare says it has (once again) blocked the largest-ever DDoS attack in history
Cloudflare reports halting record DDoS attack peaking at 22.2Tbps and 10.6Bpps The attack lasted only 40 seconds, yet equaled streaming one million 4K videos Image shows automated detection of world record DDoS holding peak strength before collapse Cloudflare has said it recently successfully stopped the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack…
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