Tag: security
Hackers are using GPT-4 to build a virtual assistant – here’s what we know
MalTerminal uses GPT-4 to generate ransomware or reverse shell code at runtime LLM-enabled malware evades detection by creating malicious logic only during execution Researchers found no evidence of deployment; likely a proof-of-concept or testing tool Cybersecurity researchers from SentinelOne have uncovered a new piece of malware which uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4…
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EU says ransomware to blame for attack which caused chaos at airports
EU confirms cyberattack linked to ransomware hit airports in Europe Flights were cancelled and delayed in the disruption More tech disruption has also hit Dallas Fort Worth Airport Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled and delayed after a ‘cyber-related disruption’ meant electronic customer check-in and baggage drop was taken…
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’A CRM for cybercriminals’ – SpamGPT makes cybercriminals’ wildest dreams come true with business-grade marketing tools and features
SpamGPT turns phishing into an automated process with minimal expertise Attackers can rotate multiple SMTP servers to dodge email throttling Real-time inbox monitoring enables immediate adjustments to phishing strategies Many of us are familiar with ChatGPT, but you may not have heard of SpamGPT, a new professional-grade email campaign tool…
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Two teenagers charged over cyber hack on Transport for London
Two teenagers charged after TfL cyber attack linked to Scattered Spider criminal collective NCA says hack caused millions in losses as TfL operations disrupted for months CPS confirms prosecution as both men remanded ahead of October crown court appearance Two teenage men have been charged over a recent cyberattack which…
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VPS servers hijacked into malware proxies – here’s how to stay safe
SystemBC botnet hijacks VPS servers, making up 80% of its active proxy nodes Infected VPS machines relay traffic for phishing, brute-force, and ransomware operations Bots generate high-volume traffic daily, often staying active for weeks despite blacklisting Cybercriminals are increasingly hijacking Virtual Private Servers (VPS) to build high-volume malware proxy networks,…
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New York Blood Center data breach sees 200,000 affected – and you might not even know you’ve been hit
NYBCE suffered a cyberattack in January 2025, exposing sensitive patient and financial data Victims may include those with SSNs, ID numbers, or direct deposit information; exact count unknown NYBCE can’t notify all victims due to missing contact info, offers free identity monitoring instead A US blood services nonprofit had admitted…
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