Evil XDR: Researcher Turns Palo Alto Software Into Perfect Malware

It turns out that a powerful security solution can double as even more powerful malware, capable of granting comprehensive access over a targeted machine.

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Russian APT Group Thwarted in Attack on US Automotive Manufacturer

The group gained access to the victim network by duping IT employees with high administrative-access privileges.

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Brave search engine adds privacy-focused AI – no Google or Bing needed

Accessible in any browser, Brave’s new ‘Answer with AI’ option provides an AI-generated summary – with sources – in response to your requests and searches.

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The Trump Jury Has a Doxing Problem

One juror in former US president Donald Trump’s criminal case in New York has been excused over fears she could be identified. It could get even messier.

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ICS Network Controllers Open to Remote Exploit, No Patches Available

CISA advisory warns of critical ICS device flaws, but a lack of available fixes leaves network administrators on defense to prevent exploits.

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GPT-4 Can Exploit Most Vulns Just by Reading Threat Advisories

Existing AI technology can allow hackers to automate exploits for public vulnerabilities in minutes flat. Very soon, diligent patching will no longer be optional.

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Cisco Warns of Massive Surge in Password-Spraying Attacks on VPNs

Attackers are indiscriminately targeting VPNs from Cisco and several other vendors in what may be a reconnaissance effort, the vendor says.

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Android could soon protect you from malicious apps by quarantining them

Quarantining an Android app will hide its screens and notifications, prevent it from ringing your device, and make sure its services can’t be called by other apps.

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Kaspersky Study: Devices Infected With Data-Stealing Malware Increased by 7 Times Since 2020

Nearly 10 million devices were infected with data-stealing malware in 2023, with criminals stealing an average of 50.9 credentials per device.

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