The latest version of the evolving threat is a multi-stage attack demonstrating a move away from ransomware to purely espionage activities, typically targeting Ukraine and its supporters. Go to Source Author: Elizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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A new version of the Octo Android malware, named “Octo2,” has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, Google Chrome, and an app called Europe Enterprise. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
In a major policy reversal, the popular messaging app Telegram has announced it will give users’ IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in response to valid legal requests in an attempt to rein in criminal activity on the platform. “We’ve made it clear that the IP addresses and phone numbers of those who violate […]
The group has used more than 30 custom tools to target high-value government and telecommunications organizations on behalf of Iranian intelligence services, researchers say. Go to Source Author: Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Security controls aimed at preventing a threat actor from abusing generative AI (genAI) systems maliciously can be bypassed by translating malicious requests into math equations, say cybersecurity researchers. This jailbreak technique is “a critical vulnerability in current AI safety measures,” the university researchers said in a paper released last week. However, a cybersecurity expert said […]
Today, the Biden administration announced new proposed measures to defend the United States’ national security from potential threats linked to connected vehicle technologies originating from China and Russia. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
The company has jettisoned hundreds of thousands of unused apps and millions of unused tenants as part of its Secure Future Initiative. Go to Source Author: Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Some users complain they had no idea the switch would be automatic on their devices, vowing to uninstall the unwanted antivirus software. Go to Source Author: Kristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
The $2.65B buy validates the growing importance of threat intelligence to enterprise security strategies. Go to Source Author: Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Telegram will now share users’ phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement if they are found to be violating the platform’s rules following a valid legal request. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan