Tag: hacker
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Nation-state hackers ramping up use of Gemini for target reconnaissance, malware coding, Google says
Researchers found that APT groups were using the AI tool for coding and scripting tasks, gathering information about potential targets, researching publicly known vulnerabilities and enabling post-compromise activities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nation-state-hackers-using-gemini-for-malicious-campaigns
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Nation-State Hackers Embrace Gemini AI for Malicious Campaigns, Google Finds
Google researchers found that government-backed hackers now use AI throughout the whole attack lifecycle First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nation-state-hackers-gemini-ai/
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Hacking Challenge 2026 – Die Hacker sind die Zukunft der IT-Security
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sieger-hacking-challenge-2026-th-augsburg-a-a0de5c16059ee5ca2bda70fa3f9ae96f/
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Polish hacker charged seven years after massive Morele.net data breach
A 29-year-old Polish man has been charged in connection with a data breach that exposed the personal details of around 2.5 million customers of the popular Polish e-commerce website Morele.net. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/polish-hacker-charged-seven-years-after-massive-morele-net-data-breach
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Google says hackers are abusing Gemini AI for all attacks stages
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has published a new report warning about AI model extraction/distillation attacks, in which private-sector firms and researchers use legitimate API access to systematically probe models and replicate their logic and reasoning. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-says-hackers-are-abusing-gemini-ai-for-all-attacks-stages/
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Google says hackers are abusing Gemini AI for all attacks stages
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has published a new report warning about AI model extraction/distillation attacks, in which private-sector firms and researchers use legitimate API access to systematically probe models and replicate their logic and reasoning. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-says-hackers-are-abusing-gemini-ai-for-all-attacks-stages/
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Promptware Hackers Exploit Google Calendar Invites to Stealthily Stream Victim’s Camera via Zoom
A new era of AI vulnerability has arrived, and it is far more dangerous than simply tricking a chatbot into saying something rude. New research released this week demonstrates how attackers can weaponize everyday tools such as Google Calendar and Zoom to spy on users without ever prompting them to click a link. In a…
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Apple 0-Day Flaw Actively Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Individuals
Apple has released emergency security updates for iOS and iPadOS to fix a critical >>zero-day<>extremely sophisticated<< cyberattacks targeting specific individuals. The Critical Flaw: CVE-2026-20700 The vulnerability […] The post Apple 0-Day Flaw Actively Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Individuals appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on…
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Hackers Use LLM to Create React2Shell Malware, the Latest Example of AI-Generated Threat
Darktrace researchers caught a sample of malware that was created by AI and LLMs to exploit the high-profiled React2Shell vulnerability, putting defenders on notice that the technology lets even lesser-skilled hackers create malicious code and build complex exploit frameworks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/hackers-use-llm-to-create-react2shell-malware-the-latest-example-of-ai-generated-threat/
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Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim’s computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/microsoft-says-hackers-are-exploiting-critical-zero-day-bugs-to-target-windows-and-office-users/
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Georgia healthcare company data breach impacts more than 620,000
The company told victims in September about the breach, and said an investigation revealed hackers were in ApolloMD’s IT environment between May 22 and May 23. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/georgia-healthcare-company-data-breach-impacts-620000
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Google Warns of ‘Relentless’ Cyber Siege on Defense Industry
Nation State Hackers Escalating Attacks on US Defense Industrial Base, Report Says. A new report from Google Threat Intelligence Group warns that state-backed hackers are escalating attacks on the defense industrial base, shifting from classic espionage to supply-chain compromise, workforce infiltration and battlefield-adjacent cyber operations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/google-warns-relentless-cyber-siege-on-defense-industry-a-30729
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North Korean hackers use new macOS malware in crypto-theft attacks
North Korean hackers are running tailored campaigns using AI-generated video and the ClickFix technique to deliver malware for macOS and Windows to targets in the cryptocurrency sector. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-new-macos-malware-in-crypto-theft-attacks/
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Singapore says China-backed hackers targeted its four largest phone companies
The Singaporean government said the China-backed hackers gained “limited access to critical systems” run by the country’s top four telecommunication giants, but said they did not disrupt services or steal customers’ data. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/10/singapore-china-backed-hackers-targeted-largest-phone-companies-salt-typhoon/
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North Korean hackers targeted crypto exec with fake Zoom meeting, ClickFix scam
The scam involved a ClickFix attack where hackers install malware on a device by having the victim try to resolve fictitious technical issues. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korean-hackers-targeted-crypto-exec-clickfix
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Hackers Weaponize 7-Zip Downloads to Turn Home PCs Into Proxy Nodes
A fake website impersonating the popular 7-Zip file archiver has been distributing malicious software that secretly converts infected computers into residential proxy nodes. The counterfeit site has been operating undetected for an extended period, exploiting user trust in what appears to be legitimate software. The scam begins when users accidentally visit 7zip[.]com instead of the…
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Singapore Takes Down Chinese Hackers Targeting Telco Networks
Operation Cyber Guardian was Singapore’s largest and longest running anti-cyber threat law enforcement operation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/singapore-takes-down-china-hackers/
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Dutch agencies hit by Ivanti EPMM exploit exposing employee contact data
Dutch agencies confirmed attacks exploiting Ivanti EPMM flaws that exposed employee contact data at the data protection authority and courts. Dutch authorities said cyberattacks hit the Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Council for the Judiciary after hackers exploited newly disclosed flaws in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). The incidents were reported to parliament, and…
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State-sponsored hackers targeting defence sector employees, Google says
Cyber-espionage campaigns are targeting employees directly, including through hiring processes, report claimsDefence companies, their hiring processes and their employees have become a key target of state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaigns, according to a report from Google released before the Munich Security Conference.The report catalogues a “relentless barrage of cyber operations”, most by state-sponsored groups, against EU and…
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OpenClaw Moltbook: KI-Agenten, die handeln und die Hacker, die zuschauen
KI-Agenten wie OpenClaw und Moltbook unterscheiden sich von klassischen Chatbots, da sie eigenständig handeln, Informationen speichern und Aufgaben über längere Zeiträume koordinieren können, was neue Sicherheitsrisiken birgt. Besonders gefährlich ist, dass Angreifer durch Prompt Injection die Agenten dazu bringen können, ihre legitimen Zugriffsrechte missbräuchlich zu nutzen, ohne das System direkt zu hacken. Um Risiken zu……
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Chinese Hackers Target Singapore Telecoms in Edge Device Compromise Campaign
A massive, eleven-month campaign to root out sophisticated attackers from the nation’s critical infrastructure. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) revealed details of >>Operation CYBER GUARDIAN,<< a multi-agency effort to defend the country's four major telecommunications providers Singtel, StarHub, M1, and SIMBA from a persistent cyber espionage…
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Norway Says Salt Typhoon Hackers Hit Vulnerable Systems
Security Service Says China-Linked Actor Compromised Vulnerable Network Devices. Norway’s security service confirmed it was targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon campaign, marking one of Europe’s clearest public acknowledgements that the cyberespionage operation extended beyond U.S. telecom and federal networks into allied infrastructure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/norway-says-salt-typhoon-hackers-hit-vulnerable-systems-a-30721
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Hackers Deliver Global Group Ransomware Offline via Phishing Emails
Global Group ransomware is delivered through phishing emails and can encrypt files offline without any internet connection. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-global-group-ransomware-offline-phishing-emails/
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Hackers exploit SolarWinds WHD flaws to deploy DFIR tool in attacks
Hackers are now exploiting SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) vulnerabilities to gain code execution rights on exposed systems and deploy legitimate tools, including the Velociraptor forensics tools, for persistence and remote control. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-exploit-solarwinds-wdh-flaws-to-deploy-velociraptor/
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Hackers breach SmarterTools network using flaw in its own software
SmarterTools confirmed last week that the Warlock ransomware gang breached its network after compromising an email system, but did not impact business applications or account data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-smartertools-network-using-flaw-in-its-own-software/
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Threat actors target SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaw
Researchers say hackers are using remote monitoring and other tools in compromised environments. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/threat-actors-target-solarwinds-web-help-desk-flaw/811702/