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Fake Grand Theft Auto VI Beta Download Spreads Malware

Bitdefender researchers found suspicious Facebook ads promoting fake beta versions for free download on PC. These ads promise early access to a non-existent GTA VI beta with attractive features and release dates, using stolen gameplay footage.

Hacked YouTube Channels Use Trump Assassination News to Push Crypto Scam

The scam involves deepfake videos of Elon Musk promising insights into the attack and encouraging viewers to participate in a cryptocurrency giveaway by scanning a QR code in the video.

New FishXProxy Phishing Kit Making Phishing Accessible to Script Kiddies

FishXProxy is designed to evade detection and maximize credential theft attempts, equipped with features like traffic management to hide link destinations and a cross-project tracking capability for persistent targeting.

New Mallox Ransomware Variant Targets Linux Systems

A new variant of Mallox ransomware has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers at Uptycs, targeting Linux systems with custom encryption and a builder web panel. A custom Python script called web_server.py is used to deliver the ransomware.

Chinese ‘Smishing Triad’ Group Targets Pakistanis with SMS Phishing

Resecurity has discovered a new smishing campaign by the cybercriminal group Smishing Triad, targeting smartphone users in Pakistan. The group focuses on stealing personal and financial information through large-scale attacks.

Surge in Discord Malware Attacks as 50,000 Malicious Links Uncovered

In a recent six-month analysis, cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has uncovered a troubling trend: cybercriminals are using Discord, a popular communication platform, to distribute malware and execute phishing campaigns.

Breach Forums Plans Dark Web Return This Week Despite FBI Crackdown

ShinyHunters disclosed to Hackread.com their suspicion that Baphomet may have surrendered backend credentials to the FBI, leading to the complete seizure of the forum’s Escrow, both dark web and clearnet domains.

AI Python Package Flaw ‘Llama Drama’ Threatens Software Supply Chain

A critical vulnerability in the Jinja2 template rendering Python tool used by the llama_cpp_python package for integrating AI models can allow hackers to execute arbitrary code, putting systems and data at risk.

Researchers Report High-Impact Cat-Phishing Targeting Users

HP's new report reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using "cat-phishing" techniques, exploiting open redirects in legitimate websites to deceive users and deliver malware.

Findings Show MFA Bypass in Microsoft Azure Entra ID Using Seamless SSO

Researchers at Pen Test Partners successfully bypassed Azure’s MFA requirement for SSO by changing the user-agent of a browser. They used a browser that resembled Chrome on Linux but encountered an error message stating MFA was required.

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