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AI will make ransomware even more dangerous

Ransomware is the top predicted threat for 2025, which is especially concerning given 38% of security professionals say ransomware will become even more dangerous when powered by AI, according to Ivanti. In comparison to the threat level, only 29% of…

Scammers cash in on tax season

AI-powered phishing emails, deepfake phone calls, and fake tax prep websites are making tax scams more convincing and costly than ever, according to McAfee. Cybercriminals are pulling out all the stops to trick Americans out of their hard-earned money, and…

New infosec products of the week: March 21, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1Kosmos, Cloudflare, Cytex, Keysight Technologies, and TXOne Networks. Keysight AI Insight Brokers accelerates threat detection and response Keysight Technologies announces the expansion of its Keysight…

Why rooting and jailbreaking make you a target

As cybercriminals have moved to a mobile-first attack strategy, rooting and jailbreaking mobile devices remain a powerful attack vector. Such mobile devices bypass critical security protocols, leaving organizations vulnerable to mobile malware, data breaches, and complete system compromises. Threats reported…

SlashNext’s URL analysis tool identifies malicious behavior

SlashNext launched a new advanced URL analysis feature that performs live, in-depth scanning of unknown URLs, tracking requests and following redirection to track the original link to its final destination. Developed specifically for complex attacks executed by cybercriminals who have…

RansomHub affiliate leverages multi-function Betruger backdoor

A RansomHub affiliate is leveraging a new multi-function backdoor dubbed Betruger to perform various actions during their attacks, Symantec researchers have discovered. The Betruger backdoor The malware can take screenshots, log keystroke, scan networks, dump credentials, upload files to a…