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Black Basta Ransomware Evolves with Email Bombing, QR Codes, and Social Engineering

Black Basta Ransomware Evolves with Email Bombing, QR Codes, and Social Engineering

Dec 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Malware The threat actors linked to the Black Basta ransomware have been observed switching up their social engineering tactics, distributing a different set of payloads such as Zbot and… 

Researchers Uncover Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities in DeepSeek and Claude AI

Researchers Uncover Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities in DeepSeek and Claude AI

Dec 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligenc / Vulnerability Details have emerged about a now-patched security flaw in the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that, if successfully exploited, could permit a bad actor to take control of… 

Socks5Systemz Botnet Powers Illegal Proxy Service with 85,000+ Hacked Devices

Socks5Systemz Botnet Powers Illegal Proxy Service with 85,000+ Hacked Devices

A malicious botnet called Socks5Systemz is powering a proxy service called PROXY.AM, according to new findings from Bitsight. “Proxy malware and services enable other types of criminal activity adding uncontrolled layers of anonymity to the… 

Learn How Experts Secure Privileged Accounts—Proven PAS Strategies Webinar

Learn How Experts Secure Privileged Accounts—Proven PAS Strategies Webinar

Dec 07, 2024The Hacker NewsEnterprise Security / Threat Prevention Cybercriminals know that privileged accounts are the keys to your kingdom. One compromised account can lead to stolen data, disrupted operations, and massive business losses. Even… 

Hackers Using Fake Video Conferencing Apps to Steal Web3 Professionals’ Data

Hackers Using Fake Video Conferencing Apps to Steal Web3 Professionals’ Data

Dec 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Web3 Security Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new scam campaign that leverages fake video conferencing apps to deliver an information stealer called Realst targeting people working in Web3 under…