malware

Prompt Hacking, Private GPTs and Zero-Day Exploits: The Impacts of AI on Cyber Security Landscape

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Prompt Hacking, Private GPTs and Zero-Day Exploits: The Impacts of AI on Cyber Security Landscape

AI’s newfound accessibility will cause a surge in prompt hacking attempts and private GPT models used for nefarious purposes, a new report revealed. Experts at the cyber security company Radware forecast the impact that AI will have on the threat landscape in the 2024 Global Threat Analysis Report. It predicted that the number of zero-day exploits and deepfake scams will increase as malicious actors become more proficient with large language models and generative adversarial networks….

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Devices Infected With Data-Stealing Malware Increased by 7 Times Since 2020

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Devices Infected With Data-Stealing Malware Increased by 7 Times Since 2020

The number of devices infected with data-stealing malware in 2023 was 9.8 million, a sevenfold increase over the same figure for 2020, according to new research from Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence. However, the researchers believe that the true figure could be as high as 16 million, as credentials from devices infected in 2023 may not be leaked onto the dark web until later this year (Figure A). Figure A: Number of infections of data-stealing malware…

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How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams

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How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams

It’s that time of year again – tax season! Whether you’ve already filed in the hopes of an early refund or have yet to start the process, one thing is for sure: cybercriminals will certainly use tax season as a means to get victims to give up their personal and financial information. This time of year is advantageous for malicious actors since the IRS and tax preparers are some of the few people who actually…

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Protect Your Business With This Seamless Firewall for $50

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Protect Your Business With This Seamless Firewall for $50

TL;DR: There’s no shortage of threats to business out there these days, but DNS FireWall can help protect you from cyberthreats. Grab it for $49.97 this week only at TechRepublic Academy. There are myriad digital threats to businesses today, and it’s crucial that decision-makers prioritize cybersecurity. You don’t need a dedicated IT team to protect proprietary information. You can get a great security foundation with DNS FireWall, a security app developed to protect an unlimited…

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Keep Your Data Safe and Become More Productive for Just $30

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Keep Your Data Safe and Become More Productive for Just $30

It’s great that Windows comes free with your computer, and free upgrades are available as well. But they tend to be the basic versions, and if you’ve got business to take care of, you’ll probably appreciate the ways Microsoft Windows 10 Pro can increase productivity by allowing you to work smarter and so much more efficiently. Best of all, you can get Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for just $29.97 during a special week sale at…

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Top 40 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know 2024

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Top 40 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know 2024

eSecurity Planet content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. As the demand for robust security defense grows, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as have the number of available solutions. To help you navigate this growing market, we recommend 20 of the world’s leading cybersecurity technology providers and another 20 honorable mentions, based on their innovation, revenue and growth, user…

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Keep Your Network Secure With This $39.99 CompTIA Bundle

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Keep Your Network Secure With This $39.99 CompTIA Bundle

TL;DR: Secure systems require experts who are up to date on the latest threats, and the Complete 2024 CompTIA Cyber Security Certification Training Bundle gives IT experts and regular users alike the tools they need to protect their networks for less than $40. As a regular internet user, you’ve probably already been targeted by malware, hackers or some other bad actor on the web. It probably happens multiple times a month. Now imagine how bad…

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The return of a malware menace.

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The return of a malware menace.

This week we are joined by, Selena Larson from Proofpoint, who is discussing their research, “Bumblebee Buzzes Back in Black.” Bumblebee is a sophisticated downloader used by multiple cybercriminal threat actors and was a favored payload from its first appearance in March 2022 through October 2023 before disappearing. After a four month hiatus, Proofpoint researchers found that the downloader returned. Its return aligns with a surge of cybercriminal threat activity after a notable absence of…

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CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report: 6 Key Takeaways

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CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report: 6 Key Takeaways

Highlights from CrowdStrike’s 2024 report: Identity-based and social engineering attacks still take center stage. Cloud-environment intrusions have increased by 75% from 2022 to 2023. Third-party relationships exploitation makes it easier for attackers to hit hundreds of targets. CrowdStrike added 34 new threat actors in 2023. Attackers are compromising networks at a faster rate. Attackers are targeting periphery networks. CrowdStrike’s new 2024 Global Threat report exposed the latest trends in cyberattacks, and we’re highlighting the main…

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Agniane Stealer: Information stealer targeting cryptocurrency users

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Agniane Stealer: Information stealer targeting cryptocurrency users

The Agniane Stealer is an information-stealing malware mainly targeting the cryptocurrency wallets of its victims. It gained popularity on the internet starting in August 2023. Recently, we have observed a distinct campaign spreading it across our telemetry. Our recent study has led to the successful identification and detailed analysis of a previously unrecognized network URL pattern. Our researchers have recently uncovered more information on the malware’s methods for file collection and the intricacies of its…

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