ChatGPT helps both criminals and law enforcement says Europol report
Subject matter experts at Europol were asked to explore how criminals can abuse LLMs such as ChatGPT, as well as how they may assist investigators…
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Fake DDoS services set up to trap cybercriminals
The British National Crime Agency has been setting up fake DDoS services to teach people a lesson in what not to do online. The “online…
Food giant Dole reveals more about ransomware attack
While Dole hasn’t said a lot about the February ransomware incident, it has revealed threat actors accessed employee data. Fruit and vegetable producer Dole has confirmed attackers behind its February…
Bogus Chat GPT extension takes over Facebook accounts
We look at a bogus Chat GPT Chrome extension which was after Facebook cookies. If you’re particularly intrigued by the current wave of interest in AI, take…
Ransomware gunning for transport sector’s OT systems next
ENISA released a report tackling the threat landscape of the transportation industry. And it has foreseen the targeting of OT systems in the future. ENISA…
GitHub changes its compromised SSH key
Developer platform GitHub has changed its RSA SSH key after it was accidentally exposed on a public repository. Late last week, GitHub tweeted that it had…
Solving the password’s hardest problem with passkeys, featuring Anna Pobletts
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Anna Pobletts about the “death” of passwords, and how passkeys can become the non-compromising fix to…
Zero-day spells disaster for Bitcoin ATM
We look at a $1.5m heist of cryptocurrency via compromised Bitcoin ATMs. Bitcoin ATMs have experienced a severe bout of cash drain after a zero-day…
USB bombs sent to news organizations
USB sticks repurposed as explosive devices provide a dramatic reminder of how little you know about unknown USB devices. We’ve warned about the possible dangers…
ChatGPT leaks bits of users’ chat history
ChatGPT suddenly started showing users the titles of other users’ chats. New gadgets and software come with new bugs, especially if they’re rushed. We can…
Fake IRS tax email delivers Emotet malware
We look at a current tax scam in circulation which looks to make an Emotet deposit on your PC. Tax season is upon us and,…
BreachForums to be shut down after all for fear of law enforcement infiltration
After the arrest of the administrator of the Dark Web site BreachForums there was talk about keeping it alive, but now the forums will be…