Tag: security
Criminals and scammers are using hacked websites and expired domain names to ‘poison’ ChatGPT with spammy recommendations – here’s how to stay safe
ChatGPT can’t tell if a site was hacked, expired, or repurposed for casino spam AI-generated answers may seem reliable, even when they cite completely hijacked and fake sources Expired charity domains are reborn as gambling sites and still pass as trustworthy AI sources ChatGPT is quickly becoming a go-to source…
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Thousands of ecommerce sites at risk after popular CMS targeted by malware attack — here’s what you need to know
OpenCart websites were silently injected with malware that mimics trusted tracking scripts Script hides in analytics tags and quietly swaps real payment forms for fake ones Obfuscated JavaScript allowed attackers to slip past detection and launch credential theft in real time A new Magecart-style attack has raised concerns across the…
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Breaking up cybercrime gangs is helping save the planet, incredibly
Group-IB Sustainability Report reveals a significant saving in emissions Fighting cybercrime unsurprisingly helps cut emissions This comes at a time when tech emissions are at an all time high Fighting cybercrime and dismantling malicious networks is having a surprising effect on removing harmful emissions, new research has claimed. Group IB-s…
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Criminals are targeting hundreds of legitimate banking & crypto apps using an advanced virtualization technique — here’s how to stay safe
Experts warn of malware running real apps in fake virtual environments GodFather bypasses security checks and overlays fake screens to steal credentials Targets banking and crypto apps globally with nearly invisible techniques Zimperium zLabs has uncovered a new version of the GodFather malware that uses on-device virtualization to hijack real…
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Chinese hackers were able to breach US National Guard and stay undetected for months
The Department of Homeland Security says Salt Typhoon accessed National Guard systems Hackers were present between March and December 2024 The group stole vital intelligence and personally identifiable information A Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Salt Typhoon was lurking in the network of the US Army National Guard for…
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US government wants to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables
New proposals look to secure subsea cables against foreign adversaries This includes a default denial of contracts to Chinese firms Subsea cables carry 99% of internet traffic A recent proposal by the FCC outlines plans to ‘unleash submarine cable investment’ in order to ‘accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure’ across…
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