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Monitoring the Dark Web: An Essential Tool in the Fight Against Cybercrime The Growing Threat of the Dark Web In recent years, the Dark Web has emerged as a hotbed for cybercriminal activity. It has become synonymous with leaked credentials, a significant threat to online security. According to the Flare platform, over 12 billion leaked…
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…
Threat Actors Exploit ChatGPT Popularity to Create Malicious AI Tools Introduction ChatGPT, a generative AI-based app, has gained significant popularity due to its ability to generate human-like text. However, threat actors have taken advantage of this popularity and launched copycat hacker tools like FraudGPT and WormGPT. These tools are designed to promote malicious activities and…
The Importance of Protecting Your Devices in the Digital Age Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm, ensuring the security of our devices is of paramount importance. With the rise of malware, phishing attempts, and other online threats, it has become imperative to take proactive measures to protect our data and devices. McAfee…
Suspected admin of dark web drug site Monopoly Market extradited to US from Austria The Arrest and Extradition Austrian authorities have announced the extradition of Milomir Desnica, who is suspected to be the administrator of the notorious dark web marketplace, Monopoly Market. The United States Department of Justice has accused Desnica of running the site…
The Ransomware Documentary: A Deep Dive into Cybercrime The Challenge of Ransomware Ransomware, as readers of this publication are well aware, has become one of the most significant challenges in the world of cybercrime. The sophistication and impact of ransomware attacks continue to grow, posing a grave threat to businesses, individuals, and society at large….
Infostealer Malware Exposes ChatGPT Credentials to the Dark Web Introduction In the last year, over 100,000 devices have been infected by various infostealer malwares, resulting in the leakage of ChatGPT credentials to the Dark Web. Infostealer malwares are a significant threat as they can collect a wide range of sensitive data, including information about the…
API Security Testing for Dummies: A Comprehensive Approach The Growing Significance of API Security In today’s digital landscape where data breaches, cyber threats, and hacking incidents are all too common, ensuring the security of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) has become imperative. APIs serve as the essential building blocks of modern software applications, facilitating seamless communication…
Netflix‘s Password Sharing Ban: Cybersecurity Implications and Unintended Consequences Netflix, the world’s leading video streaming provider, finally took a step to crackdown on password sharing back in February 2021, when it implemented its new household policy in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain to curb password sharing among subscribers. The policy, which prohibits users from…
Using Data to Disrupt the Drug Trade on the Dark Web A new study published in the journal Information Systems Research provides evidence that selectively targeting large-scale drug vendors online could significantly reduce drug-dealing activities on the dark web. The research team analyzed data from three of the largest darknet markets to demonstrate the impact…