OpenAI has disrupted a suspected Chinese influence operation that leveraged ChatGPT to generate content aimed at stirring public debate about data center infrastructure. The campaign, identified as “SweetSpecter,” used AI-generated articles, social media posts, and comments to amplify narratives abo
The complete source code for the notorious Miasma worm was temporarily exposed on GitHub before being taken down. This self-propagating malware, known for its sophisticated evasion techniques and modular architecture, had its operational secrets revealed to the public for several hours. The leak pos
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability (ZDI-26-328) has been discovered in ASUS MyASUS software, allowing local attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges through an origin validation error. The flaw affects millions of ASUS device users worldwide who have the pre-installed utility software ru
Google has released DiffusionGemma, an open-source AI image generation model featuring a 4x performance improvement over its predecessor. While the speed enhancement democratizes AI capabilities, it simultaneously amplifies security risks including adversarial attacks, deepfake generation velocity,
The notorious ShinyHunters cybercrime gang has launched targeted attacks against Oracle PeopleSoft servers, compromising enterprise systems and exfiltrating sensitive corporate data. Organizations running vulnerable PeopleSoft installations face immediate risk of data theft, with attackers exploitin
A security researcher publicly disclosed a zero-day vulnerability affecting Windows systems after a dispute with Microsoft over the company’s handling of the flaw. The unpatched vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges, potentially granting SYSTEM-level access. The public release
Cybercriminals are distributing cryptojacking malware through counterfeit utility software websites, bundling legitimate remote access tool ScreenConnect with cryptocurrency miners. The campaign targets users searching for popular system utilities, redirecting them to malicious domains that deliver
A sophisticated China-linked botnet known as JDY has expanded its infrastructure to over 1,500 compromised devices worldwide, primarily targeting network edge devices for cyber reconnaissance operations. The botnet leverages compromised routers, IoT devices, and network appliances to create a distri
Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ desire for free Spotify Premium subscriptions by distributing infostealer malware through social media platforms. These fraudulent “hacks” and “cracks” promise lifetime Premium access but instead install malicious software that harvests credentials, cryptocurrenc
Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok and Instagram Reels to distribute the notorious Vidar infostealer malware. Attackers create seemingly legitimate content promoting fake software, AI tools, and cracked applications that direct users to malicious download sites. Once executed, Vidar harvests sensi