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Chinese military researchers reportedly used Meta AI to develop defense chatbot
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
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Chinese researchers linked to the PLA reportedly developed a defense tool using Meta’s Llama 2 AI. Named ChatBIT, this chatbot aims to gather intelligence and assist in operational decision-making. Meta stated the usage of its model was unauthorized.
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Grandoreiro banking trojan: overview of recent versions and new tricks
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: Securelist
Grandoreiro, a notorious Brazilian banking trojan, has been active since 2016, targeting 1,700 banks and 276 crypto wallets across 45 countries in 2024. Despite law enforcement arrests, its operators continue to innovate, evading detection and expanding tactics, including mouse movement tracking to bypass anti-fraud solutions.
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You’re going to get hacked — here’s how to avoid a cybersecurity disaster
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
Cyberattacks are inevitable, but disasters are avoidable. Join Heather Gantt-Evans and Darren Gruber as they share essential insights on staying ahead of cyberattackers. Subscribe for more on YouTube and follow TechCrunch for the latest updates.
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Apple is buying photo-editing app Pixelmator
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Pixelmator announced its acquisition by Apple, promising “no material changes” for now to its apps, including Pixelmator Pro and Photomator. The deal, pending regulatory approval, may lead to integration of Pixelmator’s features into Apple’s Photos app.
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Lazarus APT steals cryptocurrency and user data via a decoy MOBA game
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: Securelist
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Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has rapidly gained traction since its launch in November 2022, with over 92% of Fortune 500 companies using it. The recent partnership with Apple has further accelerated its expansion, solidifying OpenAI’s prominent role in AI innovation.
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Malicious CAPTCHA delivers Lumma and Amadey Trojans
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: Securelist
Cybercriminals are using fake CAPTCHAs to distribute malware like the Lumma stealer and Amadey Trojan, targeting gamers initially via cracked game sites. This malicious CAPTCHA spreads across diverse platforms, tricking users into executing harmful scripts.
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How a series of opsec failures led US authorities to the alleged developer of the Redline password-stealing malware
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
U.S. prosecutors charged Maxim Rudometov, a Russian national, for developing Redline malware in “Operation Magnus.” The operation dismantled Redline’s infrastructure, linked Rudometov to multiple hacking forums, and found malware in his iCloud. If convicted, he faces 35 years.
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Perplexity launches an elections tracker
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Perplexity has launched a dedicated hub for U.S. election information, integrating data from The Associated Press and Democracy Works. Starting Tuesday, it will provide live updates on elections, including key insights about voting requirements, candidates, and policies.
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Compromise assessment in cybersecurity: real-world cases
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: Securelist
Organizations often use layered defenses, yet breaches can go unnoticed. Compromise assessments aim to reduce risks by detecting active cyberattacks and past intrusions through endpoint scanning, log analysis, and initial incident responses, thereby strengthening security.