As a result of DeepSeek’s emergence, the global landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) has been profoundly affected, going way beyond initial media coverage. AI-driven businesses, semiconductor manufacturing, data centres and energy infrastructure all benefit from its advancements, which are…
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Alibaba Launches Latest Open-source AI Model from Qwen Series for ‘Cost-effective AI agents’
Last week, Alibaba Cloud launched its latest AI model in its “Qwen series,” as large language model (LLM) competition in China continues to intensify after the launch of famous “DeepSeek” AI. The latest “Qwen2.5-Omni-7B” is a multimodal model- it can…
New Android Banking Trojan ‘Crocodilus’ Emerges as Sophisticated Threat in Spain and Turkey
A newly identified Android banking malware named Crocodilus is making waves in the cybersecurity world, with experts warning about its advanced capabilities and targeted attacks in Spain and Turkey. Discovered by Dutch mobile security firm ThreatFabric, the malware represents…
Alibaba Launches Lates Open-source AI Model from Qwen Series for ‘Cost-effective AI agents’
Last week, Alibaba Cloud launched its latest AI model in its “Qwen series,” as large language model (LLM) competition in China continues to intensify after the launch of famous “DeepSeek” AI. The latest “Qwen2.5-Omni-7B” is a multimodal model- it can…
Experts Suggest Evolving Cyber Attacks Not Ending Anytime Soon
In a series of unfortunate events, experts suggest the advancement of cybercrime isn’t ending anytime soon. Every day, the digital landscape evolves, thanks to innovations and technological advancements. Despite this growth, it suffers from a few roadblocks, cybercrime being a…
Sydney Tools Data Leak Exposes Millions of Customer and Employee Records
A major data leak from Sydney Tools, an Australian retailer specializing in power tools, hand tools, and industrial equipment, has potentially exposed the personal information of millions of customers and employees. The breach, discovered by cybersecurity researchers at Cybernews,…
Lucid Faces Increasing Risks from Phishing-as-a-Service
Phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) platforms like Lucid have emerged as significant cyber threats because they are highly sophisticated, have been used in large-scale phishing campaigns in 88 countries, and have been compromised by 169 entities. As part of this platform, sophisticated…
Malicious Actors Employ Atlantis AIO to Target 140+ Platforms
A new cybercrime platform dubbed ‘Atlantis AIO’ provides automatic credential stuffing against 140 internet platforms, including email, e-commerce, banking, and VPNs. Atlantis AIO includes pre-configured modules for performing brute force assaults, bypassing CAPTCHAs, automating account recovery operations, and monetising…
Hackers Target ‘Counter Strike-2’ Players Via Fake Steam Login Pop-ups
Browser-in-the-browser attacks are simple yet sophisticated phishing scams. Hackers emulate trusted services via fake pop-up windows that look like the actual (real) login pages. While there have been a lot of reports describing browser-in-the-browser tactics, it is very difficult to…
Experts Warn Trump Officials Using Signal for War Plans Risk Massive Leaks
Reports that senior Trump administration officials discussed classified military operations using the encrypted texting app Signal have raised serious security concerns. Although Signal provides encryption, lawmakers and cybersecurity specialists have warned that it is still susceptible to hacking and…