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Kaspersky sounds alarm on shadow AI corporate risk

Shadow artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats as employees increasingly use unauthorised generative AI tools outside the oversight of corporate IT departments, exposing sensitive corporate information to public AI models and expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

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Blank spaces could hold danger - Kaspersky report warns of the dangers of 'parked domains' and empty pages where hackers could be lurking

That "Domain for Sale" page you closed without reading may have fingerprinted your device on the way in.

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They might have grown up online — but Gen Z are apparently far less likely to use antivirus, study finds

A new survey from cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky has revealed a worrying trend among Gen Z: they’re ignorant of online threats.

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A bizarre new malware campaign hacks your printer and forces it to print out ransomware demands

Researchers detail two incidents in Latin America in which system misconfigurations resulted in ransomware attacks.

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Dangerous new GoSerpent malware is apparently on the hunt for government secrets

The malware has been hiding in plain sight for half a decade, stealing all sorts of valuable secrets.

TechRadar

GTA 6 warning: Pre-order scams are stealing users' info and spreading malware — how to stay safe

Security researchers are warning that fake GTA 6 preorder sites could spread malware or try to steal your sensitive information.

Tom’s Guide

Heatwave Air Conditioner Scam: Fake Aldi Deals Trick Shoppers Into Revealing Bank Details

As the UK heatwave drives demand for air conditioners, fraudsters exploit shoppers with fake websites mimicking trusted brands, leading to financial scams.

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Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave

By offering cut-price ‘last in stock’ items, online scammers hope hot and bothered buyers will miss the red flags

The Guardian - UK

India's factory boom comes with a growing cyber bill

Cyberattacks on Bajaj Auto and Tata Electronics have exposed a growing risk for India's manufacturing sector, compounded by rising automation and connectivity. Industry experts believe that the interconnected nature of factories creates vast opportunities for cybercriminals. The breaches raise alarms over the potential exposure of sensitive data from major players…

The Economic Times

New WhatsApp phishing campaign allows for remote access from a single business document

WhatsApp users are getting shady documents from their contacts, leading to an infection.

TechRadar

'Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection' — Security experts warn of AI-boosted scam campaigns that can trick even the smartest victims

AI-powered scams are tricking victims faster than ever, with many losing money within minutes through convincing fake identities.

TechRadar

PSA: Steam's most popular PC background app was reportedly infected with malware via Wallpaper Engine's workshop

One of Steam Workshop's most downloaded apps, the Wallpaper Engine, has been reported as being weaponized by hackers and infecting its wallpapers with malware that can be used to hijack unsuspecting Steam users' accounts and steal their private info.

Windows Central

Kaspersky finds malware hidden in Steam Wallpaper Engine that hijacks accounts to spread itself — dozens of malicious packages downloaded tens of thousands of times

Attackers have spent the past several months smuggling malware into Steam through animated desktop wallpapers.

Tom’s Hardware

Uh oh, your favorite anime girl could be conceal-carrying a malware payload through Wallpaper Engine

Big yikes.

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Gamers beware — experts flag Steam Workshop is being abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app

Even a wallpaper can carry a virus these days, so be careful what you're downloading.

PC Gamer

Warning all weebs: Kaspersky says hackers are distributing malware via anime girl wallpapers on Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine

Is nothing sacred?

Tom’s Guide

Hackers are exploiting Steam Workshop to hide malicious code inside community-made desktop themes for Wallpaper Engine, putting users at risk of account theft.

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse law fails to recognise danger of tech abuse, Lords committee told

Policy adviser Jen Reed says tech-facilitated abuse has become ‘increasingly prevalent’ and calls for its inclusion in Domestic Abuse Act

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One month out from the World Cup, and scammers are already targeting fans — here's what to look out for

Be careful when entering business partnerships, especially if they're asking for deposits ahead of the World Cup.

The Economic Times

Fake income tax emails target Indians: Kaspersky warns of ‘SilverFox’ hacker attack

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned Indian consumers about a sophisticated phishing campaign by the SilverFox hacker group. These malicious emails, disguised as official Income Tax Department notices, aim to trick users into downloading malware. The attackers use a multi-stage approach, deploying backdoors like ValleyRAT and ABCDoor to gain remote access…

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Kasperky warns popular Daemon Tools app backdoored by hackers to target specific victims

A two-stage process targets government, science, and retail in Russia, Belarus, and Thailand.

TechRadar

Experts claim Amazon's Simple Email Service is being abused to launch phishing campaigns

Experts claim hackers are stealing access to legitimate AWS tools and using them to launch phishing campaigns - but AWS says there's no evidence of this.

TechRadar

'This is not your typical run-of-the-mill malware': CPUID download page hacked and tools replaced with links to malicious files

Links to multiple CPUID tools hijacked and used to drop an infostealer.

TechRadar

SparkCat malware returns to target Android and iOS users, hiding in innocent apps to try and steal your details

The malware primarily targets crypto users in Japan, Korea, and China.

TechRadar

This new 'laughing rat' malware will steal your data and hack your systems — and then laugh at you while doing it

CrystalX RAT comes with a handful of prankware, allowing hackers to tease their victims as they steal their data.

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