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## Advanced ‘StripedFly’ Malware With 1 Million Infections Shows Similarities to NSA-Linked Tools A highly sophisticated malware, dubbed StripedFly, has been operating undetected for five years and has infected over one million devices, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The malware, posing as a cryptocurrency miner, contains code sequences that were previously observed in malware used…
Government CISA, HHS Release Cybersecurity Healthcare Toolkit The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have joined forces to release cybersecurity resources specifically designed for healthcare and public health organizations. The healthcare sector heavily relies on digital technologies for storing personal and medical information, performing medical procedures,…
Fake Reservation Links Prey on Weary Travelers Introduction In recent months, weary travelers have been increasingly targeted by a threat group known as TA558, which has been exploiting the rise in travel and related bookings to launch cyberattacks. Security researchers have identified a distinct shift in tactics, with TA558 using fake reservation emails that contain…
Cracking the Code: Examining Why People Fall for Scams Introduction Last year, Australians lost a staggering $3 billion to scammers, surpassing any previous year’s losses. This alarming trend has prompted researchers and experts to delve into the reasons behind why so many people are falling victim to scams. In an interview with the UNSW Business…
A Cybersecurity Breach: Isaac Herzog’s Telegram Account Hacked The Incident A recent cyber attack targeted the Telegram account of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. While the exact identity of the responsible party remains unknown, the attack appears to be criminal in nature and related to an online scam. The breach was swiftly detected and closed, and…
Cracking the Code: Examining Why People Fall for Scams September 20, 2023 The rise of scams in Australia has reached alarming levels, with Australians losing a staggering $3 billion to scammers last year alone. This surpasses any previous year and is equivalent to the cost of rebuilding three new hospitals. The latest Targeting Scams report…
Facebook Scammers Target Users in the Middle East with False Investment Opportunities Facebook scammers have been targeting users in the Middle East with fraudulent ads that promise investment opportunities in legitimate retail organizations. However, these ads are actually a ruse to trick consumers into giving their money to fraudsters. A recent campaign, which ran in…
Youth Online Scam Victims Rise as Seniors Hold Ground The Changing Landscape of Online Scams In a surprising shift, younger individuals are increasingly becoming victims of online scams, challenging the notion that older adults are the preeminent targets. Recent reports from the Federal Trade Commission and the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center reveal that teenagers…
A Security Vulnerability Revealed in AtlasVPN for Linux The Exploit and Its Impact A security researcher recently published an exploit code for AtlasVPN for Linux, which could potentially allow attackers to disconnect a user and reveal their IP address. AtlasVPN, a “freemium” virtual private network owned by NordVPN, boasts over 6 million users worldwide. The…
New AI-Based Malicious Chatbots Pose Cybersecurity Threat Introduction The developer behind the FraudGPT malicious chatbot is reportedly preparing to unleash even more sophisticated adversarial tools based on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and Google’s Bard technology. These new tools, called DarkBART and DarkBERT, will give cybercriminals access to AI capabilities that go beyond existing offerings in…