March 19, 2024 at 10:12AM Generative AI, used in cyber threats, can create self-augmenting malware to evade YARA rules. This allows for the modification of malware code to bypass detection, posing risks in impersonation and reconnaissance operations. Organizations are urged to be cautious with publicly accessible images and videos to mitigate such threats. Additionally, there … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 12:45PM FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of increased foreign threats to U.S. elections this year due to advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, making interference easier. Concerns over foreign influence operations shaping public opinion have grown, with Russia and Iran cited as engaging in efforts to disrupt the election. Despite these … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM Iran’s offensive operations against Israel in the Israel-Hamas conflict quickly escalated and expanded, with cyberattacks and influence operations increasing. Iranian threat actors coordinated with Hamas and expanded their targets to Albania, Bahrain, and the US. The collaboration between Iranian threat actors increased, leading to higher effectiveness. The increased collaboration poses … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 12:10PM Iran’s global cyber conflict with Israel has escalated, with cyberattacks targeting businesses and government agencies worldwide. Iran’s cyber threat extends to the US and Europe, as it aims to pressure governments and influence business communities. The cyber offensive has impacted Albania and the US, prompting sanctions and posing potential risks … Read more
December 27, 2023 at 09:07AM Foreign interference actors, including Doppelganger, are intensifying efforts to influence the 2024 US elections. The Russia-based Doppelganger group operates inauthentic news sites and social media accounts promoting divisive stories. Meta identified China, Russia, and Iran as primary sources of influence and misinformation campaigns. Despite efforts, Recorded Future found Doppelganger’s impact … Read more
December 9, 2023 at 06:38AM A pro-Russia group recruited Hollywood actors through platforms like Cameo to create videos supporting a fake person named “Vladimir” and promoting false claims of Ukraine’s president having a substance addiction. These videos were shared on Russian social media to spread propaganda. Ongoing campaigns also spoof mainstream media reports to smear … Read more
November 30, 2023 at 09:42AM Meta eliminated two Chinese and one Russian influence campaigns from Facebook in Q3 2023, according to SecurityWeek’s report. Key Takeaway from Meeting: – During Q3 of 2023, Meta identified and eliminated three foreign influence operations on the Facebook platform. – Out of the three operations removed, two originated from China, … Read more