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PromptLock, a novel ransomware strain discovered by the ESET Research team, marks the first known instance of malware harnessing a local large language model to generate its malicious payload on the victim’s machine. Rather than carrying pre-compiled a…
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has detailed the evolving tactics of the financially motivated threat actor Storm-0501, which has transitioned from traditional on-premises ransomware deployments to sophisticated cloud-based operations. Unlike conventiona…
ESET has identified PromptLock, the first AI-powered ransomware, using OpenAI models to generate scripts that target Windows, Linux…
Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress identified a novel ransomware variant dubbed Cephalus, deployed in two separate incidents targeting organizations lacking robust access controls. This emerging threat, which claims its name from Greek mythology sym…
The Underground ransomware gang has been coordinating recurring attacks on enterprises throughout the globe in a worrying increase in cyber risks. They have demonstrated sophisticated malware engineering that blends cutting-edge encryption techniques w…
The discovery of PromptLock shows how malicious use of AI models could supercharge ransomware and other threats
Zimperium’s research reveals the Hook Android malware is now a hybrid threat, using ransomware and spyware to steal…
Cybercriminals have unveiled a novel variation of the ClickFix social engineering technique that weaponizes AI-powered summarization tools to stealthily distribute ransomware instructions. By leveraging invisible prompt injection and a “prompt overdose…
Aspire Rural Health System was targeted last year by the BianLian ransomware group, which claimed to have stolen sensitive data.
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Data I/O has disclosed a ransomware attack that disrupted the company’s operations, including communications, shipping and production.
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