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Watch out – ChatGPT is being used to create malware

By lewis.maddison@futurenet.com (Lewis Maddison) May 27, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] The world's most popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is having its powers harnessed by threat actors to create new strains of malware.Cybersecurity firm WithSecure has confirmed that it found examples of…

These popular Android TV boxes are reportedly shipping laced with malware

By Team TeachToday May 21, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two popular Android TV box products are being sold online preloaded with malware. The malware generates revenue for the attackers by clicking on ads in the…

Your home or office router could be under attack from a dangerous new Chinese malware

By Team TeachToday May 17, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Cybersecurity researchers from Check Point Research (CPR) have discovered a new backdoor for home and office routers (opens in new tab).The backdoor, named Horse Shell, allows threat actors full…

Millions of Android phones are shipping with malware already installed

By Team TeachToday May 13, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro have discovered a worrying supply chain attack in which millions of Android devices are infected with infostealer malware before they even make it out…

This dangerous new Android malware can steal your passwords and 2FA codes

By Team TeachToday May 8, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Cybersecurity experts from Check Point Research recently discovered a new malware campaign targeting Android users in Easter Asia. In the campaign, the threat actors built mobile apps that mimicked…

Verified Facebook accounts are being hacked to spread malware – here’s how you can stay safe

By Team TeachToday May 8, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Hackers have been detected breaking into popular verified Facebook pages and using them to run ads on the social media behemoth distributing malware. Social consultant Matt Navarra (opens in new…

Watch out – that dream job offer could be a malware scam

By Team TeachToday April 22, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Hackers are targeting potential victims with malware disguised as fake job offers, cybersecurity experts have warned.Researchers from ESET have found that the Lazarus criminal group is targeting Linux users…

This evil malware disables your security software, then goes in for the kill

By Team TeachToday April 20, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Hackers are using a brand new tool to disable antivirus programs installed on devices, before deploying more dubious malware, and sometimes even ransomware, researchers have warned.Cybersecurity researchers from Sophos…

Cisco routers are being targeted by custom Russian malware

By Team TeachToday April 19, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Russian state-sponsored threat actors have built custom malware and are using it against old, unpatched Cisco IOS routers (opens in new tab), a joint US-UK report has warned. The UK…

Enterprise networks are being targeted by a sneaky new malware

By Team TeachToday April 18, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Cybersecurity researchers from Infoblox’s Threat Intelligence Group have found a new remote access trojan (RAT) lurking in corporate networks around the world and claim it’s been operating in secret…