Malicious ads creep into Bing Chat responses

Users of Bing Chat, the GPT-4-powered search engine Microsoft introduced earlier this year, are being targeted with ads leading to malware. According to Malwarebytes researchers, searching for Advanced IP Scanner (network-scanning software) or MyCase (… Continue reading Malicious ads creep into Bing Chat responses

‘Snatch’ Ransom Group Exposes Visitor IP Addresses

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal operations, as well as the Internet addresses of its visitors, KrebsOnSecurity has found. The leaked data suggest that Snatch is one of several ransomware groups using paid ads on Google.com to trick people into installing malware disguised as popular free software, such as Microsoft Teams, Adobe Reader, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Discord. Continue reading ‘Snatch’ Ransom Group Exposes Visitor IP Addresses

Almost all VPNs are vulnerable to traffic-leaking TunnelCrack attacks

Several vulnerabilities that affect most VPN products out there can be exploited by attackers to read user traffic, steal user information, or even attack user devices, researchers have discovered. “Our attacks are not computationally expensive, … Continue reading Almost all VPNs are vulnerable to traffic-leaking TunnelCrack attacks

July 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A month of instability and uncertainty

We’re halfway through 2023 already and moving into our seventh Patch Tuesday of the year next week. There’s been a lot of activity with Microsoft this month which may impact updates we’ll see. But first taking a quick look back at June, we had a fairly… Continue reading July 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A month of instability and uncertainty

ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing

An overwhelming number of respondents familiar with ChatGPT were concerned about the risks it poses to security and safety, according to Malwarebytes. They also don’t trust the information it produces, and would like to see a pause in development… Continue reading ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing

Malwarebytes launches Reseller Partner Program to drive partner profitability

Malwarebytes launched the Malwarebytes Reseller Partner Program. The revamped program is dedicated to helping partners create profitable and consistent business growth through innovative endpoint security solutions and leading channel incentives such a… Continue reading Malwarebytes launches Reseller Partner Program to drive partner profitability

Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals

Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that shed light on the pressing ransomware is… Continue reading Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals

Infosec products of the month: April 2023

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Abnormal Security, Arista Networks, Armorblox, BigID, Binarly, Cofense, Cyera, Cynalytica, D3 Security, Eclypsium, GitGuardian, Guardz, Halo Security, Immuta, … Continue reading Infosec products of the month: April 2023

Ransomware reinfection and its impact on businesses

Destructive ransomware attacks impact enterprises, governments, airlines, hospitals, hotels, and individuals, causing widespread system downtime, economic loss, and reputational damage. In this Help Net Security video, AnnMarie Nayiga, Lead MDR Analyst… Continue reading Ransomware reinfection and its impact on businesses