AI Pulse: Siri Says Hi to OpenAI, Deepfake Olympics & more

June 28, 2024 at 01:19PM AI Pulse from Trend Micro summarizes the latest AI cybersecurity news. It covers Siri’s integration with OpenAI, the growth of AI-enabled fraud, and the cybercrime risks associated with the upcoming Paris Olympics. The blog discusses the implications of ChatGPT’s launch, advancements in AI technology, and potential threats, urging vigilance in … Read more

IT worker sued over ‘vengeful’ cyber harassment of policeman who issued a jaywalking ticket

May 30, 2024 at 09:11AM An IT worker, John Christopher Spatafore, is accused of launching a destructive cyber campaign against a police officer and his family after being ticketed for jaywalking. The lawsuit alleges digital harassment, invasion of privacy, defamation, and more. Spatafore’s employer, CHCC, is also being sued for negligence. Spatafore completed a mental … Read more

Malware dev lures child exploiters into honeytrap to extort them

April 21, 2024 at 02:55PM A new malware campaign targets child exploiters using extortion tactics, such as locking desktops and encrypting files. Recently, a malware executable called ‘CryptVPN’ targets those seeking child pornography, pretending to be a subscription service. The malware changes the target’s wallpaper to an extortion demand and drops a ransom note, demanding … Read more