New Encoding Technique Jailbreaks ChatGPT-4o To Write Exploit Codes
A novel encoding method enables ChatGPT-4o and various other well-known AI models to override their internal protections, facilitating the creation of exploit code. Marco Figueroa…
Month: October 2024
Chinese Hackers Scanning Canadian IT Systems for Vulnerabilities
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), a Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) division, has warned Canadian organizations about an ongoing cyber threat. The…
Apple iPhone Users Urged to Upgrade to iOS 18.1 for Enhanced Security
Apple iPhone users with models 15 and 16 are strongly encouraged to upgrade their devices to the latest operating system, iOS 18.1. Failing to do…
Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability
Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s NTLM (authentication) credentials via a malicious Windows themes file still…
New Research Reveals Spectre Vulnerability Persists in Latest AMD and Intel Processors
Oct 29, 2024Ravie LakshmananHardware Security / Vulnerability More than six years after the Spectre security flaw impacting modern CPU processors came to light, new research…
Your Mom Friend For The Digital Age
Imagine scrolling through your phone and seeing a familiar face—someone who’s not just dishing out the latest fashion trends or travel tips but is giving…
Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with malware
Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with malware Pierluigi Paganini October 29, 2024 Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and…
Canadian Cyber Centre Warns Of Chinese Hackers Scanning IT Systems
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has warned that a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored cyber threat actor has been actively scanning Canadian cyber defenses throughout 2024,…
SMB Force-Authentication Vulnerability Impacts All OPA Versions For Windows
Open Policy Agent (OPA) recently patched a critical vulnerability that could have exposed NTLM credentials of the OPA server’s local user account to remote attackers,…
Understanding Cloud Identity Security (CIS)
In today’s digital landscape, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based services, ensuring the security of identities within these environments has become paramount. Cloud Identity Security…
Inside console security: How innovations shape future hardware protection
In this Help Net Security interview, security researchers Specter and ChendoChap discuss gaming consoles’ unique security model, highlighting how it differs from other consumer devices.…
U.S. Government Issues New TLP Guidance for Cross-Sector Threat Intelligence Sharing
Oct 29, 2024Ravie LakshmananDigital Security / Data Privacy The U.S. government (USG) has issued new guidance governing the use of the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP)…