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ShinyHunters behind Salesforce data theft attacks at Qantas, Allianz Life, and LVMH
A surge of data breaches impacting prominent companies, including Qantas, Allianz Life, LVMH, and Adidas, has been attributed to the ShinyHunters extortion group. This group has demonstrated a willingness to employ voice phishing attacks to infiltrate Salesforce CRM environments and…
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AI Cuts vCISO Workload by 68% as Demand Skyrockets, New Report Finds
The landscape of cybersecurity has evolved significantly, transitioning from a concern primarily for large enterprises to a critical imperative for businesses of every size. Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) are increasingly seeking virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services to…
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Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game
A recent cybersecurity incident involving the threat actor known as EncryptHub has raised alarms following the compromise of a Steam-hosted game, Chemia. This breach aimed to distribute sophisticated info-stealing malware to unsuspecting users downloading the title. ## Overview of the…
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New Koske Linux malware hides in cute panda images
A new Linux malware variant, known as Koske, has emerged, reportedly leveraging artificial intelligence in its design. This sophisticated threat employs seemingly innocuous JPEG images of panda bears as a means to inject malware directly into system memory. Analysis of…
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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT Agent is now rolling out for $20 Plus users
ChatGPT Agent is being gradually rolled out to subscribers of the $20 Plus plan, although OpenAI has indicated that this rollout will take a few days to complete. For users under the $200 Pro subscription, the ‘Agent’ mode is already…
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BlackSuit ransomware extortion sites seized in Operation Checkmate
Law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled the dark web extortion infrastructure of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has compromised the networks of hundreds of organizations globally over recent years. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the operation in a public…
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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for Easy Anti-Cheat users
Microsoft has officially lifted the compatibility hold that hindered certain users of the Easy Anti-Cheat software from upgrading to the Windows 11 2024 Update. This issue was linked to a known problem that triggered unexpected restarts accompanied by blue screen…
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US sanctions North Korean firm, nationals behind IT worker schemes
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken significant action against North Korean fraudulent IT worker schemes, imposing sanctions on three nationals and one company involved in these illicit operations. Overview of Sanctions The…
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Proton launches privacy-respecting encrypted AI assistant Lumo
Proton has introduced Lumo, an advanced AI assistant prioritizing user privacy by ensuring no logging of conversations and refraining from using prompts for training purposes. This innovative tool underscores Proton’s commitment to safeguarding user data, building on the reputation of…
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