Cybercriminals use proxies to legitimize fraudulent requests
Bot attacks were previously seen as relatively inconsequential type of online fraud, and that mentality has persisted even as threat actors have gained the ability to cause significant damage to revenue and brand reputation, according to HUMAN. Bad b.....»»
McAfee Project Mockingbird defends users against AI-generated scams and disinformation
McAfee announced its AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology, known as Project Mockingbird. This new, proprietary technology was developed to help defend consumers against the surging threat of cybercriminals utilizing fabricated, AI-generated.....»»
McAfee unveils AI-powered tool to combat deepfake audio scams
In a move against the rising tide of digital deception, McAfee has launched Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection tool, boasting a 90% success rate in identifying fraudulent audio.McAfee launches AI toolThe technology is designe.....»»
Uncovering the hidden dangers of email-based attacks
Email-based attacks have evolved beyond traditional spam and phishing attempts. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated tactics such as spear-phishing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC), posing a significant threat to businesses of all siz.....»»
Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention
The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitiv.....»»
SEC denies Apple"s bid to stop shareholders questioning its use of AI
The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected requests by both Apple and Disney to exclude AI from discussions at their forthcoming annual shareholders meetings, saying the subject "transcends ordinary business matters."Apple ParkAhead of the s.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
Barracuda fixes new ESG zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers
Reported Chinese cybercriminals uncover zero-days in Barracuda ESGs, and utilize flaws in cyberattacks......»»
ChatGPT pranksters challenge dealership chatbots
Fullpath's ChatGPT-driven customer platforms were inundated at some dealerships with prank requests for coffee recipes, haiku and more......»»
AI’s efficacy is constrained in cybersecurity, but limitless in cybercrime
Bringing artificial intelligence into the cybersecurity field has created a vicious cycle. Cyber professionals now employ AI to enhance their tools and boost their detection and protection capabilities, but cybercriminals are also harnessing AI for t.....»»
Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector
The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakb.....»»
Bitdefender Scamio helps users verify fraudulent online schemes
Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Scamio, a complimentary scam detection service designed to help users verify fraudulent online schemes delivered by email, embedded links, text, and instant messaging through collaboration with a chatbot powered by AI.....»»
Cybercrime operation that sold millions of fraudulent Microsoft accounts disrupted
Microsoft disrupted an alleged threat actor group that built viable cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) businesses. Dubbed Storm-1152 by Microsoft, the group bilked enterprises and consumers globally out of millions of dollars. Images of Storm-1152’s il.....»»
Exploitation of the internet and the mind: How cybercriminals operate
How does the internet enable cybercrime? How does a cybercriminal exploit us?.....»»
Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products
Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. “Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attac.....»»
DataVisor integrates SMS customer verification into its platform
DataVisor announced the expansion of its end-to-end platform capabilities with the integration of SMS customer verification for fraudulent transactions. This new offering, powered by Twilio technology, provides customers with enhanced fraud protectio.....»»
Apple admits to secretly giving governments push notification data
Apple to update transparency report to break out push notification data requests. Enlarge (credit: Dilok Klaisataporn | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Governments have been secretly tracking the app activity of an unknown n.....»»
RDRS: ICANN’s new service for easier access to nonpublic domain data
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). The RDRS is a new service that introduces a more consistent and standardized format to handle requests for access to nonpublic.....»»
Spotify for iPhone wishlist: 3 things I’d like to see
With Spotify Wrapped having launched this past week, I can’t help but think of three specific feature requests I’d like to see implemented into Spotify. As someone who works from home and spends a lot (76,589 minutes this year, to be exact) of ti.....»»
Unhappy network professionals juggling more with less
97% of US-based CIOs expressed serious concerns about at least one cybersecurity threat, according to Opengear. Failing to have the correct human oversight over the network can open up opportunities for cybercriminals to find vulnerabilities in under.....»»
Organizations can’t ignore the surge in malicious web links
Despite the rising adoption of collaboration and instant messaging software, email remains a significant area of concern regarding cyber attacks, particularly the increasing threat of cybercriminals employing harmful web links in emails, according to.....»»