Tag: security
Microsoft blocks phishing scam which used AI-generated code to trick users
AI generated code used in phishing campaign, blocked by Microsoft Defender Attackers used SVG file disguised as PDF, with hidden business themed code inside Security Copilot flagged AI style traits, like verbose identifiers and generic comments AI code is now used across industries for a range of tasks, and in…
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Most people still can’t identify a phishing attack written by AI – and that’s a huge problem, survey warns
Yubico warns social engineering attacks are getting more powerful thanks to AI Gen Z are the most susceptible to phishing Almost half have never received any cybersecurity training We’ve all heard the warnings about the damage social engineering can do – but one particular demographic still stands out as the…
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Asahi stops pouring after cyberattack stops production
Asahi’s Japanese distributions centers and customer services are offline No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet Recent cyberattacks have cost high-profile businesses millions Japan’s largest brewery, Asahi Group Holdings, has become the latest company in an alarmingly fast growing list of victims to have experienced a cyberattack…
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AI voice tech is now so good you almost certainly won’t be able to distinguish between real and deepfake voices – here’s what you need to know
AI-generated voices now mimic humans so convincingly that detection is nearly impossible Creating a convincing voice clone now takes minutes and minimal expertise Some synthetic voices were actually rated more trustworthy than real human recordings For years, many people assumed that AI-generated speech could always be identified by its slightly…
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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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