The new LAMEHUG malware uses AI models from Hugging Face to generate Windows commands dynamically. It spreads through phishing, disguises itself as AI apps, and steals system data, documents, and credentials while adapting to different environments.
A new XCSSET malware variant for macOS introduces a clipboard hijacker to steal cryptocurrency and expands to Firefox browser data theft. Security researchers warn developers to inspect Xcode projects and apply strong defenses against this evolving threat.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner may classify GitHub as a social network and ban kids under 16 from using it. Officials argue GitHub’s social features resemble TikTok and Discord, but critics say the move could block young coders from learning and accessing open-source tools
CISA has confirmed hackers breached a U.S. federal agency by exploiting CVE-2024-36401, a critical flaw in GeoServer. Attackers used web shells, brute force, and lateral movement to persist in the network. CISA warns agencies to patch quickly and strengthen defenses.
The Rhysida ransomware gang claims to have breached Maryland’s Department of Transportation, leaking personal data and demanding a $3.3 million ransom. Officials confirmed data loss affecting Maryland Transit Administration systems but said core services remain operational.
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed GuardCB, a fake Russian antivirus app that hides powerful spyware. The malware, known as Android.Backdoor.916.origin, can spy on calls, texts, passwords, and even live stream audio and video from infected devices. Targeting Russian businesses, the app pretends to run virus scans while secretly exfiltrating sensitive data.
Google has warned of “AI psychosis” a hidden risk where prolonged chatbot interactions could distort user beliefs and behaviors. Its latest safety report calls for industry standards and oversight, highlighting risks to children, social well-being, and democratic discourse.
The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a massive telecom threat in New York City, seizing 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers hidden across abandoned apartments. Authorities say the “imminent” campaign, discovered before the UN Assembly, could have crippled cellular services, government operations, and emergency systems. Investigators believe foreign threat actors used the network for covert communication with criminal enterprises
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new form of supply chain attack hidden within the npm ecosystem. A malicious npm package was discovered embedding malware inside steganographic QR codes, a technique designed to slip past traditional security defenses. The attack highlights growing risks in opensource software dependencies and developer tools How the Malware Works The compromised…
TikTok’s future in the United States is undergoing a dramatic shift. Under a new deal, the app’s powerful recommendation algorithm will be retrained exclusively on U.S. user data, with a consortium of American investors taking control. While framed as a national security safeguard, experts warn the move could reshape TikTok’s content, amplify political influence, and…
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