Discover how crypto malware operates through cryptojacking and ransomware, with real-world examples such as WannaMine and PowerGhost ...
A new wave of GoBruteforcer botnet malware attacks is targeting databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects on exposed servers believed to be configured using AI-generated examples.
In recent years, the use of malware embedded in Adobe Acrobat PDF plugins has become an increasingly sophisticated threat to cybersecurity. As PDFs are a widely used format for document sharing, they ...
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Microsoft security researchers have discovered a new backdoor malware that uses the OpenAI Assistants API as a covert command-and-control channel. The company's Detection and Response Team (DART) ...
As cybercriminals use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost the scale and sophistication of malware attacks, Justin Grosfelt, Manager of the Reversing, Emulation, and Testing (RET) Team, Insikt Group, ...
The arrival of generative AI software like ChatGPT prompted immediate speculation that hackers would use those programs to create and fine-tune malware attacks. Products like ChatGPT and Gemini might ...
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses. Microsoft has warned that a new variant of ...
Critical infrastructure in the energy sector experienced a 387% increase in attacks compared to the previous year India continues to be the top target for mobile attacks, with 26% of activity The US ...
A dangerous cybercrime tool has surfaced in underground forums, making it far easier for attackers to spread malware. Instead of relying on hidden downloads, this ...
Malware email attacks surge 131% year-over-year, accompanied by a rise in scams (+35%) and phishing (+21%) 77% of CISOs identified AI-generated phishing as a serious and emerging threat 68% of ...