July 9, 2024 at 05:16PM A large bot farm, managed by a deputy editor-in-chief at the Russian state-run news organization Russia Today (RT) and a Russian FSB officer, was dismantled by the U.S. Justice Department. The bots, driven by AI software named Meliorator, disseminated disinformation on Twitter targeting global users since 2022. This operation aimed … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 07:00AM A threat actor known as markopolo has been identified as behind a large-scale cross-platform scam targeting digital currency users using social media. The attack involves using a virtual meeting software, Vortax, to deliver malware. The article also highlights cybercriminals’ exploitation of cloud storage services to direct users to phishing landing … Read more
March 19, 2024 at 08:19AM AI and analytics advancements will accelerate disinformation campaigns, necessitating society’s preparedness to combat falsehoods. The article outlines the 4-step AI-driven disinformation process: Reconnaissance analyzes social leverage, Content Creation employs AI for realistic false content, Amplification creates an army of fake personas, and Actualization refines tactics. Preparing for this reality and … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 01:48AM Mandiant, a Google Cloud subsidiary, had its Twitter account compromised for over six hours by an unknown attacker to promote a cryptocurrency scam. The account has been restored. The breach involved an impersonation of a crypto wallet service and scam posts about an airdrop. The details of the breach remain … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 01:05PM Summarized text: Dark Reading announces a new cybersecurity cartoon contest with a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Submissions due by January 10, 2034. Ways to enter include email and social media. Last month’s winner, Matt Tomkins, is congratulated for winning the previous contest. The team has announced … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 04:25PM This week’s Kettle discusses the issue of insider threats and highlights recent cases involving rogue employees attempting to sell stolen documents and secrets. It also brings attention to the use of security snoops by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to monitor social media content. The Kettle is hosted by Iain … Read more