How Did AI Send 1M Scams in 3 Days? 7 Brutal Security Stories Making Headlines This Week
There are two rules when it comes to cybersecurity news. First, there’s always something to talk about. Second, those things are often so irritating that you just want to go back to bed.
- ▪There are two rules when it comes to cybersecurity news.
- ▪First, there’s always something to talk about.
- ▪Second, those things are often so irritating that you just want to go back to bed.
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| Publication time | Fri, 18 Sep 26 13:17:05 +0000 |
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There are two rules when it comes to cybersecurity news. First, there’s always something to talk about. Second, those things are often so irritating that you just want to go back to bed. Take this week, for example, when we reported on three different campaigns that compromised legitimate, trusted names to spread malware. Perhaps the biggest was that an HBO Max Reddit account was hijacked and began directing users to an app that was actually infostealer malware in disguise. Hot on the heels of that attack were the Iranian-affiliated hackers who used known security brands like Norton and KeePass to trick users into installing spyware.
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