Topic: cybercrime evolution
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AI-Powered PromptLock Ransomware Encrypts and Steals Data
A new AI-driven ransomware named PromptLock has been identified, using Lua scripts to encrypt and steal data across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, marking a significant evolution in cyber threats. The malware leverages OpenAI's gpt-oss:20b model via the Ollama API to generate malicious script...
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Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Exposes Legacy MFA Flaws
The Tycoon 2FA phishing kit enables attackers to easily bypass multi-factor authentication by using automated tools and fake login portals, primarily targeting Microsoft 365 and Gmail credentials. It intercepts user credentials and session cookies in real-time while mimicking legitimate login exp...
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AI Fuels Cybercrime's 'Fifth Wave' of Attacks
AI is driving a "fifth wave" of cybercrime, providing cheap, sophisticated tools that make illegal activities more scalable and accessible, evidenced by a massive surge in related dark web discussions. The underground market now offers inexpensive AI-generated synthetic identity kits and deepfake...
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1 Billion Records Stolen in Salesforce Data Breach
A hacking collective known as ShinyHunters has stolen approximately one billion customer records from Salesforce-hosted cloud databases and is threatening to publish the data unless ransom demands are met. High-profile companies including Allianz Life, Google, Kering, Qantas, Stellantis, TransUni...
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