Tag: security
Cybercriminals are abusing LLMs to help them with hacking activities
New research shows AI tools are being used and abused by cybercriminals Hackers are creating tools that exploit legitimate LLMs Criminals are also training their own LLMs It’s undeniable that AI is being used by both cybersecurity teams and cybercriminals, but new research from Cisco Talos reveals that criminals are…
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Microsoft Entra ID vulnerability allows full account takeover – and takes barely any effort
10% of the 150,000+ SaaS apps on offer could be affected by Entra ID vulnerability It was first disclosed in 2023, but many apps still remain affected App vendors need to issue patches or you risk account takeover Semperis has released new research uncovering a severe flaw in Microsoft‘s Entra…
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British man behind ‘IntelBroker’ hacker group charged with stealing millions
A British man has been charged by US law enforcement Kai West is allegedly part of notorious hacking group ‘IntelBroker’ The group has claimed around 40 victims worldwide A British man has been charged by US law enforcement after allegedly hacking dozens of organizations around the world, in a campaign…
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Hackers are using fake Zoom apps to steal your data and your cryptowallet – here’s how to stay safe
Fake Zoom scripts launch malware hidden beneath thousands of lines of code and whitespace LaunchDaemons ensure the malware runs at boot with admin rights once installed Malicious components disguise themselves as legitimate tools like “icloud_helper” and “Wi-Fi Updater” A new cyber campaign using fake Zoom applications is targeting organizations across…
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New bill could see DeepSeek and Chinese AI models banned in government departments
A new bill is coming in which might see AI models from ‘adversarial nations’ banned Models such as DeepSeek will be prohibited Many private firms have already banned the model Artificial intelligence models built in China, Iran, Russia, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea could soon be banned from…
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Avast launches another free scam protection tool, but this one is powered by AI – here’s what it offers
Avast Scam Guardian uses AI to flag suspicious messages, emails, and websites in real time Avast Scam Guardian Pro will also soon offer extra protections like scam call and SMS detection Online shopping, investment, and phishing scams are the most reported scam types in recent months Avast has introduced a…
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