Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Popovas, Chief Risk Officer at Mano Bank, discusses the most prevalent AI-driven fraud schemes, such as phishing attacks…
Month: October 2024
15% of office workers use unsanctioned GenAI tools
Rigid security protocols — such as complex authentication processes and highly restrictive access controls — can frustrate employees, slow productivity and lead to unsafe workarounds,…
Red Barrels IT Systems Breached by Nitrogen Ransomware Group
Montreal-based video game developer Red Barrels, known for its critically acclaimed Outlast series, has recently experienced a significant cybersecurity breach. The attack, attributed to the…
Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down
Ransomware attacks have seen a significant resurgence, disrupting multiple sectors and affecting global supply chains. Despite efforts to disrupt major ransomware groups, incidents continue to…
NSW agencies found wanting in privileged access review – Security
A single NSW government agency created three undocumented privileged accounts for two IT projects it ran, one of several dubious practices uncovered in a yearly…
Meta, Australian banks tout progress on taking down scam ads – Security – Financial Services
Meta has taken down some 8000 so-called “celeb bait” scam ads from Facebook and Instagram as part of a new effort with Australian banks to…
Flight Centre rapidly trains staff in new systems – Governance
Flight Centre has turned to digital “nudging” to help its teams adopt new technology, using software from the vendor WalkMe. Speaking during the Gartner Symposium…
US CISA adds Ivanti EPM flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. CISA adds Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Pierluigi Paganini October 02, 2024 U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)…
FIN7 hackers launch deepfake nude “generator” sites to spread malware
Image: Midjourney The notorious APT hacking group known as FIN7 has launched a network of fake AI-powered deepnude generator sites to infect visitors with information-stealing malware.…
UK and Singapore to collaborate on supporting ransomware victims
The UK and Singapore have committed to lead on developing new policy guidance designed to help support organisations that fall victim to ransomware attacks through…
14 New DrayTek routers’ flaws impacts over 700,000 devices in 168 countries
14 New DrayTek routers’ flaws impacts over 700,000 devices in 168 countries Pierluigi Paganini October 02, 2024 Multiple flaws in DrayTek residential and enterprise routers…
Critical Ivanti RCE flaw with public exploit now used in attacks
CISA warned today that a critical Ivanti vulnerability that can let threat actors gain remote code execution on vulnerable Endpoint Manager (EPM) appliances is now actively…