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More and more malware is using Discord"s CDN for abuse

A report by Sophos has exposed the scale and variety of malware using the Discord's CDN: "Sophos products detected and blocked, just in the past two months, nearly 140 times the number of detections over the same period in 2020," said authors Sean Ga.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotJul 24th, 2021

18-year prison sentence for man who used AI to create child abuse images

UK man used AI tools from Daz 3D to create child sexual abuse imagery. A man who used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse imagery was sentenced to 18 y.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android

To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates website.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails

Attackers have tried to deliver wiper malware to employees at organizations across Israel by impersonating cybersecurity company ESET via email. The phishing email The attack took the form of a phishing email ostensibly sent by the “Eset Advanc.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images

Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Fake Google Meet pages deliver infostealers

Users of the Google Meet video communication service have been targeted by cyber crooks using the ClickFix tactic to infect them with information-stealing malware. Fake Google Meet video conference page with malicious ClickFix pop-up (Source: Sekoia).....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

ExtraHop RevealX enhancements accelerate investigation workflows

ExtraHop unveiled new network-based file analysis capabilities in ExtraHop RevealX to detect malware, combat ransomware, and help prevent data loss. According to the 2024 Global Ransomware Trends Report, organizations experience an average of eight r.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

North Korean hackers use newly discovered Linux malware to raid ATMs

Once, FASTCash ran only on Unix. Then came Windows. Now it can target Linux, too. In the beginning, North Korean hackers compromised the banking infrastructure running AIX, IBM’.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

"Violence at all levels": UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia

This week the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls presented a report detailing the violence experienced by women and girls in sport globally......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Actively exploited Firefox zero-day fixed, update ASAP! (CVE-2024-9680)

Mozilla has pushed out an emergency update for its Firefox and Firefox ESR browsers to fix a vulnerability (CVE-2024-9680) that is being exploited in the wild. About CVE-2024-9680 Reported by ESET malware researcher Damien Schaeffer, CVE-2024-9680 is.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

New research highlights the overlooked dangers of subtle and covert abuse in intimate relationships

New research from the University of East Anglia has uncovered a significant gap in understanding of a harmful form of domestic abuse known as subtle or covert abuse......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

X fined over $400,000 for refusing to address child abuse concerns

Elon Musk's X is at odds with the Australian government over its policies regarding child abuse. X, formerly Twitter, owes the Australian government some money.Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Elon Musk's microblogging site has to pay the eq.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021

The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight. Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its ste.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

This AI-powered malware has evolved to add image recognition

Information stealing malware gets a lot more potent, which is never a good thing......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic violence

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know

The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 29th, 2024

New rules could help child welfare systems treat parents with disabilities more fairly

Parents with any kind of disability are much more likely to have some type of interaction with the child welfare system than other parents. This means they are more likely than other parents to be reported for child abuse and neglect and more likely.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software

Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researcher.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware

There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play

Necro infiltrated Google Play in 2019. It recently returned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Five years ago, researchers made a grim discovery—a legitimate Android app in the Google Play market that was surreptitiously.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Kentucky sheriff charged in judge’s death allegedly ignored deputy’s abuse of woman in his chambers

Kentucky sheriff charged in judge’s death allegedly ignored deputy’s abuse of woman in his chambers.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024