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CYBERAug 5CSS: The Hidden Threat Lurking in Your InboxCSS was once just about design. Now researchers warn it's powerful enough to exfiltrate data from webmail — and some vendors aren't prepared.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 5Big US hedge funds hit by wave of cyber attacksPoint72 and Citadel among firms hit by audio phishing schemesFinancial Times
CYBERAug 515 TP-Link Bugs Expose Risks in Zero-Trust ProvisioningResearchers are calling attention to the risks inherent in automated network device provisioning, using a world-leading device manufacturer as a case study.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 5Over 250 ClickFix Domains Use Browser Fingerprinting to Hide macOS Malware LuresA macOS ClickFix operation spanning more than 250 front-end domains now fingerprints visitors before deciding whether to show them a malware lure, a change Microsoft Threat Intelligence tracked on infrastructure it had been watching for weeks. The server-side gate hides the malicious page from crawlers and sandboxes while presenting selected Mac users with a fake software download. MicrosoftThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 5OpenAI Disrupts Poipet Scam Network Using ChatGPT Across Multiple Fraud SchemesOpenAI said it disrupted a Cambodia-based scam operation that used its generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT to facilitate a wide range of investment, romance, gambling, and law enforcement impersonation schemes. To that end, it banned a coordinated network of ChatGPT accounts likely originating from Southeast Asia and operating from the city of Poipet, a region with extensiveThe Hacker News
CYBERBREAKINGAug 5Cyberattack disrupts operations at NC Ports in Wilmington , Morehead City and Charlottewect.com · United States
CYBERAug 5Kenya Among East Africa Top Cyber Crime Targets , INTERPOL WarnsINTERPOL has issued a warning identifying Kenya as one of the top cybercrime targets in East Africa. This alert indicates significant cybersecurity risks for the region.allafrica.com · Nigeria
CYBERAug 5Flaws in Google APK for Python Unlock Agent-to-Agent AttackGoogle has fixed the issues, which exploited a trust boundary between two AI agents with different privilege levels to trigger automation that could compromise the supply chain.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 5AI Sends Global Crime Syndicates Into Fraud NirvanaDark Reading
CYBERAug 5DGMA warns of cyber threats as ports automate operationsDependence of ports on interconnected systems has created new vulnerabilities that can adversely affect the safety, security and functioning of port facilities, DGMA said in an advisoryThe Hindu
CYBERAug 5Russian disinformation campaign targets French presidential candidate Gabriel AttalA separate Russian-linked propaganda network has also recently targeted two other presidential candidates, Edouard Philippe and Raphaël Glucksmann, according to French authorities.Le Monde [en]
CYBERAug 5Zenith Bank investigates data breachThe lender said it immediately activated its incident response protocols and intensified its cybersecurity and remediation efforts after discovering the incident. The post Zenith Bank investigates data breach appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 5Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scamHong Kong police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who posed as a prospective tenant to swindle two property owners out of HK$4.3 million (US$510,008) in a virtual currency investment scam. Investigators from the Western district crime squad said on Wednesday that the suspect had contacted two victims — who were separately advertising a flat and a parking space for rent — and offered to pay in advance to win their trust. She then persuaded them to join a supposed high-return investment...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 5AI Now Fuels Over Half of Africa Cybercrime , Study Findsinsurancejournal.com · United States
CYBERAug 5Hacked details of Norfolk police officers spread on dark webeveningnews24.co.uk · United Kingdom
CYBERAug 5Anthropic's Mythos created fake identities to fool humans in new cyber incidentIt's the latest cybersecurity incident involving frontier models developed by Anthropic and OpenAI.CNBC
CYBERAug 5Chilling Political Dissent: Are LLMs Censoring Output Criticizing Restrictive Regimes?A recent report by Meta’s Oversight Board raises critical concerns about possible censorship by foundation LLMs when asked to generate negative content regarding speech-restrictive political regimes, their leaders, and their ruling parties. The post Chilling Political Dissent: Are LLMs Censoring Output Criticizing Restrictive Regimes? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
CYBERAug 5Vulnerabilities in Car Anti-Theft DeviceSchneier
CYBERAug 5Open VSX Removes 77 Malicious Evil Twin Extensions Exfiltrating Developer DataThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 5AI models attempted ‘unsanctioned’ cyberattacks in tests, watchdog saysAI Security Institute says Mythos 5 attempted to insert malicious code into open-source project without human direction.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBERAug 5Angola's Largest Telco Breached Hours Before IPODark Reading
CYBERAug 5Diego Montoya Gonzalez lured by 11 - year - old victim dad on TikTokDiego Montoya Gonzalez was reportedly lured by the father of an 11-year-old victim on TikTok. This incident highlights concerns regarding online safety and digital predation.scallywagandvagabond.com · United States
CYBERAug 4INTERPOL Says AI Fuels 55 % of Cybercrime in Africa : TechMoranINTERPOL reports that artificial intelligence is contributing to a significant portion of cybercrime in Africa. This indicates a growing concern regarding the use of advanced technology in criminal activities.techmoran.com · Kenya
CYBERAug 4Nigerian banks remain strong and secure as global cyber campaign sweeps across sectors, continentsZenith Bank in response advised its customers to direct all enquiries to Zenith Direct on 0700-936-4842265, +234-201-278-7000, 0904-085-7000 and email: zenithdirect@zenithbank.com” The post Nigerian banks remain strong and secure as global cyber campaign sweeps across sectors, continents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times