Recent Security News
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Cyberattacks on Hospitals Are Likely to Increase, Putting Lives at Risk, Experts Warn
February 15, 2024 at 01:33PM Cybersecurity experts warn of increasing cyberattacks on hospitals, leaving them vulnerable to data and network breaches. The use of online technology has expanded the digital attack surface, making hospitals a prime target for ransomware attacks. The US government is urged to take more significant action to address the escalating cyber…
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FBI disrupts Moobot botnet used by Russian military hackers
February 15, 2024 at 01:07PM The FBI dismantled a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russia’s GRU for cyberattacks on the US and allies. GRU repurposed the botnet using Moobot malware, possibly originating from cybercriminals. FBI remotely accessed and wiped the malware, blocking GRU access. APT28, known for previous cyber-attacks, was identified. This marks the…
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Mitigating AI security risks
February 15, 2024 at 11:51AM Learn about the security risks of AI adoption and how to manage them effectively in Cloudflare’s webinar on 22 February at 4pm GMT/11am ET/8am PT. Tim Phillips and John Engates will discuss how to secure your use of AI, minimize vulnerabilities, and safeguard your AI initiatives. Sign up now for…
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OpenAI blocks state-sponsored hackers from using ChatGPT
February 15, 2024 at 11:05AM OpenAI removed state-sponsored threat groups’ accounts from Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia, misusing its ChatGPT chatbot for malicious purposes. Microsoft provided key information, and the threat groups exploited ChatGPT for a variety of activities including research, social engineering, and intelligence gathering. OpenAI and Microsoft aim to monitor and disrupt…
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Russian APT Turla Wields Novel Backdoor Malware Against Polish NGOs
February 15, 2024 at 10:52AM The Russia-sponsored APT group Turla launched a cyberespionage campaign targeting Polish NGOs, using a new backdoor named “TinyTurla-NG” with modular capabilities. The backdoor allows execution of PowerShell and Windows Command Line Interface commands, and a new implant, TurlaPower-NG, for exfiltrating files. Turla also employs old tactics like compromised WordPress-based websites…