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    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....

    77 Malicious Android Apps With 19M Installs Targeted 831 Banks Worldwide

    Zscaler reports 77 Android apps on Google Play with 19 million installs spread malware, hitting 831 banks and exposing users to fraud and theft. A...

    Phishing Campaign Uses UpCrypter to Deploy Remote Access Tools

    A global phishing campaign using personalized emails and fake websites to deliver malicious downloads has been identified by cybersecurity researchers. According to a new advisory...

    MixShell Malware Campaign Targets Industrial Sector with Stealthy In-Memory Attacks

    The emerging ZipLine campaign, tracked by Check Point Research, is redefining the landscape of social engineering attacks against critical manufacturing and supply chain organizations...

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