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    Researchers flag code that uses AI systems to carry out ransomware attacks

    Researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET claim to have identified the first piece of AI-powered ransomware in the wild. The malware, called PromptLock, essentially functions as...

    Vicious malware found in Android apps with over 19 million installs – here’s how to stay safe

    (Image credit: Shutterstock) Zscaler ThreatLabs found 77 malicious apps in the Play Store They were downloaded more than 19 million times, carrying different malware The most prevalent...

    Vicious malware found in Android apps with over 19 million installs – here’s how to stay safe

    Zscaler ThreatLabs found 77 malicious apps in the Play Store They were downloaded more than 19 million times, carrying different malware The most prevalent variant was...

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

    (Image credit: Shutterstock) ESET today announced the discovery of "the first known AI-powered ransomware." The ransomware in question has been dubbed PromptLock, presumably because seemingly...

    Mysterious ‘PromptLock’ Ransomware Is Harnessing OpenAI’s Model

    Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Whether for malicious purposes or simply research, someone appears to...

    Hook Android Trojan Delivers Ransomware-Style Attacks

    New features to take over smartphones and monitor user activity demonstrate the continued evolution of the malware, which is now being spread on GitHub. 

    How SOCs Triage Incidents in Seconds with Threat Intelligence

    When every minute counts, it’s important to have access to fresh threat intelligence at the tip of your finger. That’s what all high-performing SOC...

    AI summaries weaponized for malware delivery via ClickFix prompt injection

    Hidden text can fool AI summarizers into presenting ClickFix instructions to users. 

    New Hook Android Banking Malware Emerges with Advanced Features and 107 Remote Commands

    Zimperium’s zLabs research team has identified a sophisticated new variant of the Hook Android banking trojan, marking a significant escalation in mobile threat sophistication....

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