[ad_1] Dec 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligenc / Vulnerability Details have emerged about a now-patched security flaw in the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that, if successfully exploited, could permit a bad actor to take control of a victim’s account by means of a prompt injection attack. Security researcher Johann Rehberger, who has chronicled many a…
Month: December 2024
Black Basta Ransomware Evolves with Email Bombing, QR Codes, and Social Engineering
[ad_1] Dec 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Malware The threat actors linked to the Black Basta ransomware have been observed switching up their social engineering tactics, distributing a different set of payloads such as Zbot and DarkGate since early October 2024. “Users within the target environment will be email bombed by the threat actor, which…
⚡ THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips (Dec 2
[ad_1] Dec 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Threats / Weekly Recap This week’s cyber world is like a big spy movie. Hackers are breaking into other hackers’ setups, sneaky malware is hiding in popular software, and AI-powered scams are tricking even the smartest of us. On the other side, the good guys are busting secret online markets…
Europol Shuts Down Manson Market Fraud Marketplace, Seizes 50 Servers
[ad_1] Dec 05, 2024Ravie LakshmananOnline Fraud / Cybercrime Europol on Thursday announced the shutdown of a clearnet marketplace called Manson Market that facilitated online fraud on a large scale. The operation, led by German authorities, has resulted in the seizure of more than 50 servers associated with the service and the arrest of two suspects….
More_eggs MaaS Expands Operations with RevC2 Backdoor and Venom Loader
[ad_1] Dec 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cybercrime The threat actors behind the More_eggs malware have been linked to two new malware families, indicating an expansion of its malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operation. This includes a novel information-stealing backdoor called RevC2 and a loader codenamed Venom Loader, both of which are deployed using VenomLNK, a staple tool that…
Conquering the Complexities of Modern BCDR
[ad_1] The modern business landscape is thrilling yet daunting. Rapidly evolving technology, persistent cyberthreats and escalating operational complexities make data protection and seamless business continuity challenging for businesses of all sizes. Your organization needs robust security measures that go beyond traditional backup solutions to address the intricacies of today’s complex IT ecosystems. To ensure comprehensive…
Hackers Using Fake Video Conferencing Apps to Steal Web3 Professionals’ Data
[ad_1] Dec 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Web3 Security Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new scam campaign that leverages fake video conferencing apps to deliver an information stealer called Realst targeting people working in Web3 under the guise of fake business meetings. “The threat actors behind the malware have set up fake companies using AI…
Learn How Experts Secure Privileged Accounts—Proven PAS Strategies Webinar
[ad_1] Dec 07, 2024The Hacker NewsEnterprise Security / Threat Prevention Cybercriminals know that privileged accounts are the keys to your kingdom. One compromised account can lead to stolen data, disrupted operations, and massive business losses. Even top organizations struggle to secure privileged accounts. Why? Traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions often fall short, leaving: Blind…
Cryptocurrency Miner Found in PyPI Versions
[ad_1] Dec 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananSupply Chain Attack / Cryptocurrency In yet another software supply chain attack, it has come to light that two versions of a popular Python artificial intelligence (AI) library named ultralytics were compromised to deliver a cryptocurrency miner. The versions, 8.3.41 and 8.3.42, have since been removed from the Python Package Index…
Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results After Alleged Russian Meddling on TikTok
[ad_1] Dec 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Election Fraud In a historic decision, Romania’s constitutional court has annulled the result of the first round of voting in the presidential election amid allegations of Russian interference. As a result, the second round vote, which was scheduled for December 8, 2024, will no longer take place. Călin Georgescu,…









