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YouTubers extorted via copyright strikes to spread malware
Cybercriminals are sending bogus copyright claims to YouTubers to coerce them into promoting malware and cryptocurrency miners on their videos. The threat actors take advantage of the popularity of Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools that are increasingly used in Russia as they help users bypass internet censorship and government-imposed restrictions on websites and online services. YouTube creators catering to this audience…
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‘GitVenom’ campaign uses dodgy GitHub repositories to spread malware
Security researchers have issued an alert over a campaign using GitHub repositories to distribute malware, with users lured in by fake projects. Analysis from Kaspersky warned the unknown threat actors behind the campaign, which it dubbed ‘GitVenom’, had created over 200 repositories with various projects containing malicious code. These fake projects included Telegram bots, video game hacking tools, Instagram automation…
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Grok AI blocked results saying Musk and Trump “spread misinformation”
Grok, Elon Musk’s ChatGPT competitor, temporarily refused to respond with “sources that mention Elon Musk/Donald Trump spread misinformation,” according to xAI’s head of engineering, Igor Babuschkin. After Grok users noticed that the chatbot had been given instructions to not respond with those results, Babuschkin blamed an unnamed, ex-OpenAI employee at xAI for updating Grok’s system prompt without approval. In response…
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Macs under threat from new info-stealing malware spread through fake browser updates — how to stay safe
When it comes to staying safe online, one thing I always recommend is to keep your computer updated along with the software you use everyday. The problem now though, is that hackers are capitalizing on this advice and as you might have guessed, are using it to spread dangerous info-stealing malware targeting Macs, PCs and even Android phones. As reported…
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MikroTik botnet uses misconfigured SPF DNS records to spread malware
A newly discovered botnet of 13,000 MikroTik devices uses a misconfiguration in domain name server records to bypass email protections and deliver malware by spoofing roughly 20,000 web domains. The threat actor takes advantage of an improperly configured DNS record for the sender policy framework (SPF) used for listing all the servers authorized to send emails on behalf of a domain.…
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“Thinly spread”: Questions raised over UK government’s latest cyber funding scheme
The UK government plans to spend £1.9 million on cyber resilience projects across the country, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has revealed. With planned investment in more than 30 projects, the money will help improve the UK’s cyber resilience for both businesses and consumers, and boost national cyber skills. Some projects set to receive funding include ‘CyberSecurityAId:…
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How to subscribe to Digital Citizen & spread the word!
While major tech platforms like Google increasingly favor AI-generated content and corporate publishers, independent voices like Digital Citizen face an unprecedented challenge. Our traffic has plummeted 40% since November 2023 – and a staggering 53% compared to November 2022. We’re not alone in this struggle; many independent publications have already shut their doors in 2024. Yet we don’t want to…
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Add This Surprising ‘Palate Cleanser’ to Your Thanksgiving Spread
I host a full Friendsgiving meal in early November because it’s truly heartwarming to bring my chosen family all together for a home cooked meal—but low-key. I also need to test side dishes to share with you all. This year, the most surprising dish I made wasn’t squash, or another spin on sweet potatoes, but a resurrection of summer fruit.…
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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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Fake browser updates spread updated WarmCookie malware
A new ‘FakeUpdate’ campaign targeting users in France leverages compromised websites to show fake browser and application updates that spread a new version of the WarmCookie backdoor. FakeUpdate is a cyberattack strategy used by a threat group known as ‘SocGolish’ who compromises or creates fake websites to show visitors fake update prompts for a variety of applications, such as web browsers,…
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