#Cyber Security

Blind Eagle, a South American APT group, is targeting the Colombian government using an effective exploit with a high infection rate, as reported by Check Point.

Cybersecurity firms are developing tools like static scans and red teams to identify and manage AI models that may contain malicious code, addressing risks in AI development and deployment.

Cyberattacks can severely impact staff morale and productivity. Organizations must prepare and equip their workforce to handle these threats effectively to mitigate potential negative impacts.

Safe{Wallet} confirmed that North Korean state-sponsored hackers executed a $1.5 billion crypto heist on Bybit. Threat actors erased traces to obstruct investigations. Google Cloud Mandiant is now involved to assist in the probe.

Task scams are on the rise, preying on those seeking remote jobs through enticing offers. Scammers lure victims with simple tasks and false earnings, then demand deposits to access further tasks or withdraw 'earnings.' The article shares a firsthand encounter to raise awareness and warn others.

Google introduces AI-powered scam detection on Android to protect users from evolving conversational frauds. These features aim to identify and mitigate the impact of scams disguised as innocuous conversations, enhancing security against spoofing tactics used by scammers.

The Pentagon and CISA refute media claims that there is a directive to reduce US cyber activities against Russia, asserting no changes have been made to current cyber policies.

A sophisticated phishing campaign exploits SharePoint, combining a ClickFix-style attack with advanced obfuscation, allowing attackers to compromise Windows systems by abusing legitimate Microsoft services.

Hackers are exploiting AWS misconfigurations, specifically in SES and WorkMail, to conduct phishing attacks, as reported by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. The activity, identified as TGR-UNK-0011, overlaps with JavaGhost, highlighting significant security concerns in AWS setups.