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  • "ChatGPT and Other AI-Themed Lures Used to Deliver Malicious Software"
    According to Check Point researchers, from the beginning of 2023 until the end of April, one out of every 25 newly created domains related to ChatGPT or OpenAI was malicious or potentially malicious. In addition, Meta has stated that, since March 2023,…
  • "Hackers Start Using Double DLL Sideloading To Evade Detection"
    An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as Dragon Breath, Golden Eye Dog, or APT-Q-27 demonstrates a new trend of evading detection by using multiple complex variations of the classic DLL sideloading technique. These attacks begin with an initial…
  • "Chinese Hacker Group Earth Longzhi Resurfaces with Advanced Malware Tactics"
    After more than six months of inactivity, the Chinese state-sponsored cyber group Earth Longzhi has reemerged with a new campaign targeting government, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing entities in Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Fiji.…
  • "Chrome 113 Released With 15 Security Patches"
    Google recently announced the release of Chrome 113 to the stable channel with 15 security fixes, including patches for 10 vulnerabilities reported by external researchers.  The latest Chrome update only resolves medium and low severity flaws.…
  • "Netgear Vulnerabilities Lead to Credentials Leak, Privilege Escalation"
    Security researchers at Flashpoint have discovered that vulnerabilities in Netgear's NMS300 ProSAFE network management system allow attackers to retrieve cleartext credentials and escalate privileges.  The tool provides users with a web-based…
  • "Three-Quarters of Firms Predict Breach in Coming Year"
    According to new research by Trend Micro, most global organizations anticipate suffering a data breach or cyberattack in the next 12 months. The security vendor’s Cyber Risk Index (CRI), compiled every six months, was compiled from interviews…
  • "US, Ukraine Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges Used by Cybercriminals"
    Authorities in the United States and Ukraine have recently shut down nine websites offering cryptocurrency exchange services to cybercriminals.  The takedowns are the result of cooperation between the FBI, its Virtual Currency Response Team (VCRT),…
  • "Dark Web Bust Leads to Arrest of 288 Suspects"
    International police have recently arrested nearly 300 individuals on suspicion of buying or selling drugs on the underground marketplace Monopoly Market.  Operation SpecTor also led to the seizure of $53m in cash and virtual currency, 850kg of…
  • "South Korean Lures Used to Deploy ROKRAT Malware"
    Security researchers at Check Point Research have discovered that the North Korean threat actor known as APT37 has been changing deployment methods and using South Korean foreign and domestic affairs-themed lures with archives containing Windows shortcut…
  • "Hackers Exploit High Severity Flaw in TBK DVR Camera System"
    According to security researchers at Fortinet, a five-year-old vulnerability in TBK’s DVR camera system (CVE-2018-9995) has been exploited in the wild in April 2023.  The High severity flaw derives from an error the camera experiences when handling…
  • "Bitmarck Halts Operations Due to Cybersecurity Breach"
    German IT service provider Bitmarck has recently confirmed that it brought all of its customer and internal systems offline due to a cyberattack discovered over the weekend.  The company stated that in compliance with their security protocol, they…
  • "UK Gun Owners May Be Targeted After Rifle Association Breach"
    The National Smallbore Rifle Association has recently warned members of possible follow-on fraud and cybercrime after its IT systems were breached.  The association is working with the UK's South East Regional Organised Cybercrime Unit (SEROCU) to…