Kasseika, a ransomware gang, has become the latest to leverage the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) assault to disable security-related processes on compromised Windows hosts, following groups such as Akira, AvosLocker, BlackByte, and RobbinHood. Trend Micro claimed in…
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The Future of AI: Labour Replacement or Collaboration?
In a recent interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder and CEO of Inflection AI, expressed his views on artificial intelligence (AI). Suleyman, who left Google in 2022, highlighted that while AI is…
AllaKore RAT: Malware Target Mexican Banks and Crypto Platforms
Mexican financial institutions are suffering attacks by a new spear-phishing campaign, spreading a modified version of an open-source remote access trojan named ‘AllaKore RAT’. The activity was attributed by the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team to an unidentified financially motivated…
UK Cybersecurity Agency Issues Warning: AI to Enhance Authenticity of Scam Emails
The UK’s cybersecurity agency has issued a warning that artificial intelligence (AI) advancements may make it challenging to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent emails, particularly those prompting users to reset passwords. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), affiliated with…
This Side of AI Might Not Be What You Expected
In the midst of our tech-driven era, there’s a new concern looming — AI prompt injection attacks. Artificial intelligence, with its transformative capabilities, has become an integral part of our digital interactions. However, the rise of AI prompt injection…
HP Enterprise Reveals Hack Conducted by State-backed Russian Hackers
Hewlett Packard (HP) enterprise reported on Wednesday that alleged state-backed Russian hackers have attacked its cloud-based email system and stolen security and employees’ data. In a Security and Exchange filing, the IT product provider noted that the attack occurred on…
X Launches Secure Login with Passkey for iOS Users in US
X (formerly known as Twitter) is set to allow users to login in with a passkey rather than a password, but only on iOS devices. X earlier announced its intention to roll out passwordless technology, and it has now…
Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT Software Faces Exploitation, No Evidence of Active Exploitation Detected
Reports on the exploitation of Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT file transfer software raised concerns due to the potential development of exploit code from a publicly released Proof of Concept (PoC). As of Thursday afternoon, there was no evidence of active…
Data Breaches on the Rise: A Deep Dive into the AI-Driven Privacy Crisis
It is becoming increasingly apparent that artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly widespread in many aspects of our lives as technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate. It is anticipated that artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize the…
Enhancing API Security: CSPF’s Contribution to Wallarm’s Open-Source Project
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, the Cyber Security & Privacy Foundation (CSPF) remains a beacon of innovation and support. Our mission extends beyond mere advocacy for cybersecurity; we actively enhance the tools that fortify our digital world.…