Tag: security
These scientists have a unique way of tackling video deepfakes – and all it takes is a burst of light
Noise-coded illumination hides invisible video watermarks inside light patterns for tampering detection The system stays effective across varied lighting, compression levels, and camera motion conditions Forgers must replicate multiple matching code videos to bypass detection successfully Cornell University researchers have developed a new method to detect manipulated or AI-generated video…
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Pakistani-based malware empire ‘punished’ software pirates with infostealers, earning millions of dollars in just five years – here’s how to stay safe
Malware disguised as cracked software infected millions of devices through manipulated search results Affiliates in a pay-per-install network turned piracy into a global cybercrime business Attackers accidentally exposed their operation after being infected by the same malware Pakistani-based cybercriminals have been linked to an operation that distributed infostealer malware disguised…
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FBI.gov email accounts are being sold online, could be used to spread malware on an industrial scale – here’s what you need to know
Compromised FBI.gov emails are being sold for $40 on encrypted dark web channels Criminals use stolen government accounts to submit forged emergency requests to tech companies Sellers offer full SMTP, POP3, or IMAP credentials for complete account control Cybersecurity researchers have raised concerns over the sale of compromised FBI.gov and…
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Booking.com phishing scam uses secret characters to trick victims – last-minute holiday hunters beware
Cybercriminals are using the Japanese alphabet to spoof Booking.com Scammers are targeting people with listings on the site Users are advised to carefully review incoming messages Cybercriminals are spoofing Booking.com with a clever use of Unicode characters in their phishing landing pages to spread malware. Independent security researcher alias JAMESWT…
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Another devious antivirus killer tool has been found – so make sure you’re protected
Crypto24 ransomware group was seen disabling AV protection before deploying the encryptor In some cases, it can even uninstall the AV programs A layered defense is the best approach to mitigate the threat Security researchers have found another antivirus-killing tool out there that hackers are using before dropping any additional…
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Thousands of guests at Italian hotels hit in wide-ranging cyberattack – here’s what we know
A threat actor is selling a huge database on the dark web They claim it was taken from multiple hotels in Italy The country’s digital transformation agency confirmed the breach A cybercriminal has managed to break into the booking system used by numerous hotels in Italy and steal highly sensitive…
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