Lore Apostol

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Security researchers identified new WormGPT variants that operate via Telegram channels. These rely on advanced LLMs like Grok and Mixtral for credential harvesting and phishing email generation. A growing trend in the cybercriminal ecosystem sees the fast development and deployment of sophisticated AI tools.

1 week ago | technadu.com | Lore Apostol

The GodFather banking malware improved functionalities and now employs advanced on-device virtualization. Attackers hijack legitimate banking and crypto applications, facilitating swift and nearly undetectable account takeovers. The malware creates a virtual environment on the victim’s device, running targeted applications within a controlled sandbox.

1 week ago | technadu.com | Lore Apostol

A self-proclaimed hacktivist group that supports Israel announced an alleged breach of an Iranian bank. The actors said they destroyed Bank Sepah’s data due to the institution reportedly funding Iran’s ballistic and nuclear programs. The exact identity or affiliations of the group remain unknown, leaving their ties to any Israeli entities uncertain.

1 week ago | technadu.com | Lore Apostol

PLA researchers and Chinese defense industries are expanding generative AI use in the military sector. A Chinese defense contractor confirmed providing a DeepSeek-based OSINT model to the PLA. They focus on enhancing intelligence collection, analysis, and decision-making efficiency on a massive scale.

1 week ago | technadu.com | Lore Apostol

Collective rights management organization SoundExchange sued Napster and Sonos. The court filing focuses on the Sonos Radio service, initially based on Napster’s music catalog. The lawsuit alleges that underpaid statutory copyright royalties of over $3.4 million are owed to SoundExchange. Music streaming platforms Napster and Sonos are facing legal action from SoundExchange, a collective rights management organization, over alleged unpaid royalties amounting to $3,423,844.41.