Category: Cybercriminals

Hackers utilizing generative AI in cybercrime for social engineering and malware generation 0

The Rise of AI in the Cybercriminal Underground

Generative AI as a Criminal Commodity Cybercriminals increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into traditional attack strategies. However, they frequently exploit this novel technology as a lucrative commodity. Recently, researchers investigated various illicit forums and dark...

Crypto clipper utilizing Tor network illustration 0

Microsoft Discovers Crypto Clipper Utilizing Tor for Control

Malicious software architectures are increasingly eschewing conspicuous command-and-control infrastructures. Instead, they seamlessly conceal communications with their operators deep within anonymous networks. Recently, Microsoft meticulously chronicled a sophisticated campaign targeting cryptocurrency holders that exemplifies this...

Hackers hijacking Roblox games using fake job offers and malware 0

Hackers Hijacking Roblox Games Through Fake Job Offers

Malicious actors are no longer exclusively targeting rare virtual items within the Roblox ecosystem. They have escalated their operations to expropriate entire developmental projects. Creators have invested years nurturing these digital environments, which often...

SQL Server 2025 AI features exploited for data exfiltration and command and control 0

SQL Server 2025 AI Features Enable Data Exfiltration

Databases have long evolved beyond mere tabular repositories. However, new functionalities within SQL Server 2025 illustrate the inherent dangers of this progression. Recently, SpecterOps researchers discovered significant vulnerabilities. They detailed how attackers can abuse...

OptinMonster supply chain attack CDN compromise diagram showing backdoor plugin installation on WordPress admin accounts 0

OptinMonster Supply Chain Attack Hits 1.2M Sites

Popular WordPress plugins have found themselves at the center of a supply chain attack, where the products themselves were not compromised directly. Instead, attackers targeted the infrastructure responsible for distributing them. Three plugins from...