Tag: security
Hackers are teaming up with organized crime gangs to steal cargo right from supply chains
Hackers are creating phishing attacks for logistics companies They then gain access and redirect shipments to new destinations Real organized crime gangs lie in wait to steal the rerouted cargo It seems like the obvious evolution of crime in an increasingly online world – but cybercriminals and offline gangs generally…
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One of the most devious malware strains might have been cracked – and it’s all thanks to Gen AI
Check Point used GenAI to semi-automate reverse engineering of the evasive XLoader infostealer AI decrypted code, revealed APIs, and uncovered 64 hidden C2 domains and sandbox evasion tricks XLoader evolved from Formbook; AI boosts analysis speed but doesn’t replace human malware analysts Cybersecurity researchers from Check Point Research may have…
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AMD confirms some Zen 5 CPUs have a worrying security flaw that could put users at risk
AMD Zen 5 chips have a flaw in RDSEED which risks cryptographic key integrity Faulty RDSEED may return zeroes, enabling attackers to reconstruct private keys and break encryption AMD advises fallback to 64-bit RDSEED or software alternatives Some AMD processors, including those built on the latest Zen 5 architecture, carry…
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Microsoft warns a key OpenAI API is being exploited to launch cyberattacks
SesameOp malware uses OpenAI’s Assistants API as a covert command-and-control channel It enables persistent access, runs commands, and exfiltrates data via encrypted API traffic Microsoft urges firewall audits, tamper protection, and endpoint detection to mitigate threats To be able to operate properly, malware needs a way to communicate with its…
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Experts warn UK’s basic infrastructure at risk after hackers target drinking water suppliers
Report reveals hackers have disrupted UK water suppliers on five occasions since Jan 2024 The safe water supply was not affected Geopolitical instability means critical infrastructure could be at serious risk New reports have revealed five cyberattacks have targeted British drinking water facilities since January 2024 – a record number…
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Hate Windows 11? Just make sure you aren’t falling for fake download sites hosting upgrade dodgy bypass tools
Tools for migrating to Windows 11 are being spoofed, experts warned The fake Flyoobe software could be hiding dangerous malware Developers warn to only download directly from the official GitHub release As everyone knows by now, Windows 10 has reached its end-of-life (EOL), which can be a fairly stressful process…
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