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Tom’s Guide

AI-powered PromptLocker ransomware is just an NYU research project — the code worked as a typical ransomware, selecting targets, exfiltrating selected data and encrypting volumes

ESET's discovery of the first AI-powered ransomware turned out to be an NYU research project.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows servers hijacked to boost Google rankings for dodgy gambling sites

Chinese hackers seen deploying new malware to boost Google rankings for shady sites.

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The first AI-powered ransomware has been discovered — "PromptLock" uses local AI to foil heuristic detection and evade API tracking

Security firm ESET has discovered a new type of ransomware that uses a local AI model to generate malicious scripts and perform other illicit activities. Because of the variance of LLM output, this malware is harder to track than traditional attacks.

Tom’s Hardware

Still using WinRAR? It might be time for an update, as a zero-day vulnerability is being 'exploited in the wild in the guise of job application documents'

WinArrrrgh.

PC Gamer

WinRAR has a serious security flaw - worrying zero-day issue lets hackers plant malware, so patch right away

Older versions of WinRAR were carrying a major vulnerability which was being exploited in the wild.

TechRadar

Newly discovered WinRAR exploit linked to Russian hacking group, can plant backdoor malware — zero day hack requires manual update to fix

WinRAR flaw CVE-2025-8088 was serious but has been fixed in version 7.13.

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ESET vs Avast: Which antivirus is better in 2025?

ESET or Avast, which is a better antivirus software?

TechRadar

ClickFix fake error message malware spikes over 500%, takes second place as the most abused attack vector

ESET's H2 2025 Threat Report lays bare the new tactics, threats, and trends emerging from the cybercriminal underworld.

TechRadar

Global Russian hacking campaign steals data from government agencies

Russian hackers found a way into webmail accounts and have been using it since 2023.

TechRadar

IPv6 networking feature hit by hackers to hijack software updates

Chinese hackers found running a SLAAC attack to deliver tainted software updates.

TechRadar

Notorious Chinese hackers FamousSparrow allegedly target US financial firms

The group was though to have retired - but it was just hiding really well.

TechRadar

50 Times People Pulled An Uno Reverse Card And Trolled Scammers In The Most Satisfying Ways

Some people know how to play scammers at their own game, and when they put their scammer detective hats on, hilarity often ensues. The post 50 Times People Pulled An Uno Reverse Card And Trolled Scammers In The Most Satisfying Ways first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

Chinese hackers compromise South Korean VPN — malicious code found inside NSIS installer

ESET researchers uncovered a supply chain attack on a South Korean VPN by the China-aligned APT group PlushDaemon

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China-linked cyberespionage group PlushDaemon used South Korean VPN service to inject malware

ESET's new report shed light on PlushDaemon's malicious activities. Here's what we know so far.

TechRadar

Many schools still don’t have basic cybersecurity measures, research reveals

Cybersecurity gaps continue to plague the education sector, report finds.

TechRadar

New UEFI Secure Boot flaw exposes systems to bootkits

Crooks can abuse the bug to deploy malware at boot, ESET warns.

Tom’s Hardware

New UEFI vulnerability bypasses Secure Boot — bootkits stay undetected even after OS re-install

A new UEFI flaw has been discovered that enables attackers to infect motherboard firmware, staying hidden from operating system security systems.

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ESET upgrades HOME Security suite with Dark Web monitoring and more

New tools and upgrades in ESET HOME Security look to enhance protection and performance.

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Ransomware, deepfakes, and scams: the digital landscape in 2024

ESET Threat report flags deepfake and crypto scams as 2024's top threats.

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The first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux has been detected, so users beware

UEFI bootkits were previously only seen on Windows devices, but now Linux is at risk too.

TechRadar

Firefox and Windows zero-day security bugs hit by Russian hackers, so be on your guard

Russian hackers seen exploiting two zero-days to deploy backdoors against victims in Europe and North America.

TechRadar

Linux devices hit with even more new malware, this time from Chinese hackers

WolfsBane is an all-in-one malware solution hitting Linux systems, experts warn.

TechRadar

Chinese hackers are using this open-source VPN to mask spying activities

The target list also includes an EU diplomatic organization for the first time, ESET researchers can reveal. Here's all you need to know.

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