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Microsoft names cybercriminals behind AI deepfake network
Microsoft has named multiple threat actors part of a cybercrime gang accused of developing malicious tools capable of bypassing generative AI guardrails to generate celebrity deepfakes and other illicit content. An updated complaint identifies the individuals as Arian Yadegarnia from Iran (aka ‘Fiz’), Alan Krysiak of the United Kingdom (aka ‘Drago’), Ricky Yuen from Hong Kong, China (aka ‘cg-dot’), and…
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FIN7 hackers launch deepfake nude “generator” sites to spread malware
Image: Midjourney The notorious APT hacking group known as FIN7 has launched a network of fake AI-powered deepnude generator sites to infect visitors with information-stealing malware. FIN7 is believed to be a Russian hacking group that has been conducting financial fraud and cybercrime since 2013, with ties to ransomware gangs, such as DarkSide, BlackMatter, and BlackCat, who recently conducted an exit scam after stealing…
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Deepfake attacks are prompting drastic security changes at enterprises
UK companies are waking up to the threat of deepfake attacks, with most having developed policies to counter the threats posed by this emerging attack vector. According to GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybersecurity Survey, 68% of UK respondents said their organization has developed a deepfake ‘response plan’ amidst a surge in AI-powered social engineering techniques. “AI-generated attacks and deepfakes are provoking…
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