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North Korean hacking group builds AI tools

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-10 20:50:00

For a range of attack and reconnaissance purposes.

A North Korean hacking group ⁠built ⁠large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, a… [+1554 chars]

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-10 20:50:00

For a range of attack and reconnaissance purposes.

A North Korean hacking group ⁠built ⁠large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, a… [+1554 chars]

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-10 20:50:00

For a range of attack and reconnaissance purposes.

A North Korean hacking group ⁠built ⁠large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, a… [+1554 chars]

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-10 20:50:00

For a range of attack and reconnaissance purposes.

A North Korean hacking group ⁠built ⁠large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, a… [+1554 chars]

Fired California school chief goes scorched earth after being blamed for district’s financial collapse

  • Sheetal Banchariya
  • Published date: 2026-08-10 18:39:23

A former Oak Run Elementary School District Superintendent, who was fired "without cause" in 2025, is suing both the School District and the Shasta County Office of Education.

The ousted superintendent of a Northern California school district has slammed bosses after she was fired and allegedly blamed for its financial crisis. Misti Livingston filed a lawsuit against Oak … [+4447 chars]

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says

  • Reuters
  • Published date: 2026-08-10 11:04:42

The cybersecurity firm, Genians, said it ‌found evidence ⁠that the ⁠North Korean-linked group Kimsuky had set up tools for running and ​managing AI models locally, including Ollama, GPT4All and Msty, alongside document ​search technology known as retrieval au…

A North Korean hacking group built large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, a S… [+1540 chars]

Hardware Wallet Firms Warn of Phishing Surge as Coldcard Losses Near $130M

  • Decrypt Agent
  • Published date: 2026-08-04 10:52:57

Fake "coordinated hardware audit" emails are steering holders to a cloned Coldcard site that installs remote-access software.

In brief <ul><li>Trezor and Foundation both reported a surge in phishing attempts targeting hardware wallet owners following the Coldcard exploit.</li><li>Proofpoint identified a phishing campaign t… [+3675 chars]

Russian hackers target US nuclear scientists after testing cyber tactics in Ukraine

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-07-25 02:20:41

Russian hacking group Star Blizzard targeted US nuclear scientists after refining phishing tactics on Ukrainian victims, raising cybersecurity The post Russian hackers target US nuclear scientists after testing cyber tactics in Ukraine appeared first on Crypt…

Star Blizzard group refined phishing campaigns on Ukrainian targets before pivoting to western nuclear research institutions and defense contractors A Russian state-backed hacking group spent a year … [+3553 chars]

HUMAN Security reports 12M stolen streaming accounts tied to World Cup cybercrime surge

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-07-18 07:32:07

HUMAN Security found 802,000 stolen streaming accounts in June 2026 as World Cup cybercrime surges, with banking trojans targeting crypto wallet holders. The post HUMAN Security reports 12M stolen streaming accounts tied to World Cup cybercrime surge appeared…

Malicious streaming apps linked to banking trojans are specifically targeting crypto wallet holders during the 2026 FIFA World Cup The biggest World Cup in history is also generating the biggest cybe… [+3509 chars]

Lenovo denies using banned Chinese SSDs where they're not allowed

  • Simon Sharwood
  • Published date: 2026-07-13 01:14:31

PLUS: Canadian/Bhutanese datacenter for India; China re-uses a rocket; Australia signals AI intervention; And more!

ASIA IN BRIEF Lenovo has denied it sells laptops that include banned Chinese storage devices where they're not allowed. An outlet called Notebookcheck recently reported that it a ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL… [+5744 chars]

Russian hackers infiltrate UK government emails in cyberattack targeting Foreign Office officials

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-07-05 21:11:58

The cyberattack underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive government data from state-sponsored threats. The post Russian hackers infiltrate UK government emails in cyberattack targeting Foreign Office officials appea…

APT28, linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence, used DNS hijacking to intercept credentials from senior UK government targets in an escalating pattern of state-sponsored cyber espionage Russia’s… [+3082 chars]

Abhishek Banerjee questioned by CID in Amit Shah remarks case

  • Jayatri Nag
  • Published date: 2026-06-16 19:05:37

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the CID for questioning regarding alleged inflammatory remarks. He also faced interrogation by the ED in a separate case. Meanwhile, a look-out notice has been issued for his personal assistant in connection …

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bhabani Bhavan in Kolkata in connection with an FIR lodged ov… [+1440 chars]

A new Android trojan called Rokarolla targets 217 banking apps and can steal your PIN, SMS codes, and crypto wallet funds

  • Ana Maria Constantin
  • Published date: 2026-06-16 18:52:40

Security researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs have documented a new Android banking trojan that targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications and carries 137 remote commands, giving an operator near-total control of an infected phone. The malware, which Zim…

TL;DR Zimperium found Rokarolla, an Android trojan targeting 217 banking apps with 137 commands. It steals PINs, intercepts SMS, and hijacks crypto payments. Security researchers at Zimperiums zLab… [+3548 chars]

Amos Stealer Targets macOS Keychain Files and Browser Passwords

  • Deeba Ahmed
  • Published date: 2026-06-16 16:27:00

Amos Stealer targets macOS users through fake downloads, stealing Keychain files, browser passwords, cookies, and developer configs for data theft.

Amos Stealer, an information-stealing malware, is targeting Apple Mac computers to steal private data, according to new details from cybersecurity research firm CyberProof. Threat actors are, reporte… [+2825 chars]

"2,000 to 3,000 new hits every single day": Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access, Steam and Discord passwords, and more

McAfee researchers have discovered "WeedHack," a new malware that hides in Minecraft mods that's capable of stealing account info and accessing webcams.

With Minecraft being one of the most popular games in the world — and being one of the most modded games in the world — it's not uncommon for hackers to try and use mods for Xbox and Mojang Studios' … [+3774 chars]

Lazarus Group Uses npm Brandjacking Campaign to Target Developers

  • Waqas
  • Published date: 2026-06-04 12:35:11

North Korean Lazarus Group targets npm developers with brandjacking packages that mimic trusted tools, drop malware and put credentials at risk.

A new npm campaign linked to North Koreas Lazarus Group shows how attackers are using familiar-looking package names to gain access to developers systems and software build environments. Sonatype Se… [+3558 chars]

(VIDEO) Former CIA Official Charged with Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars from Agency

  • Anthony Will
  • Published date: 2026-05-28 13:38:21

A former senior CIA official has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $40 million in gold bars, raising concerns about internal controls and background checks within the agency.

WASHINGTON — A former senior CIA official has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $40 million in gold bars from the spy agency and concealing them in his Virginia home, federal prosecut… [+6708 chars]

Engineer Secretly Automates Work To Make Their Life Easier, Makes Huge Mistake Of Sharing It With Coworker

  • Laura Radavičiūtė
  • Published date: 2026-05-20 02:38:46

Picture this: You spend weeks quietly perfecting a work project, and then share it with a teammate in absolute confidence. The next day, you find the same colleague in a meeting, taking all the credit. This exact scenario played out in a viral story that has …

Imagine spending weeks working on an innovative project, then your colleague takes all the credit. Such a situation occurred in a viral story that has people on the internet arguing about corporate … [+6182 chars]

North Korean operatives stole $2 billion last year—and financial firms are the next target

  • Amanda Gerut
  • Published date: 2026-05-14 12:00:00

A new CrowdStrike report shared exclusively with Fortune reveals DPRK-linked hackers tripled their attack pace in a single quarter and U.S. financial firms are in their crosshairs.

North Koreas army of cyber operatives stole a record $2 billion in digital assets last year, fueled by the largest financial theft ever reported$1.46 billion stolen in a single operation from crypto … [+8941 chars]

Android will hang up on banking scammers for you - how its new anti-spoofing feature works

  • Lance Whitney
  • Published date: 2026-05-12 17:00:09

Rolling out to Android devices in the coming weeks, a new security feature will automatically end a phone call from a spoofed bank number.

Lance Whitney/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways <ul><li>This Android feature aims to protect you from banking scams.</li><li>It will detect and hang… [+4594 chars]

Canvas breach spotlights cybercriminal appetite for student data

  • David DiMolfetta
  • Published date: 2026-05-11 16:00:00

Cyberattacks on widely used third-party services like Canvas can expose sensitive data that hackers can later weaponize. Higher education institutions are often a prime target.

A major cybercrime gangs hack of Canvas is highlighting how education technology providers have become attractive targets for cybercriminals, whose access to student records, login credentials and ot… [+4538 chars]

Android malware uses blank icons and fake screens to steal financial credentials

  • Wayne Williams
  • Published date: 2026-05-07 00:26:46

Android malware uses blank icons and fake screens to steal financial credentialstechradar.com

<ul><li>Four Android banking trojan campaigns target hundreds of finance and social apps</li><li>Malware hides icons, blocks removal, and overlays fake banking login screens</li><li>Live screen strea… [+3472 chars]

North Korean hackers behind record $635M crypto theft in April 2026

  • Estefano Gomez
  • Published date: 2026-05-02 16:50:15

The crypto theft highlights vulnerabilities in digital finance, potentially prompting stricter regulations and impacting AI's role in cybersecurity. The post North Korean hackers behind record $635M crypto theft in April 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

## Market Snapshot The market concerning “Anthropic Mythos Provision to US Government” reflects a 100% YES pricing across all sub-markets, consistent with recent trends. Meanwhile, the “Ethereum Pri… [+2489 chars]

Mirax Android Trojan Turns Devices Into Residential Proxy Nodes

  • Alessandro Mascellino
  • Published date: 2026-04-13 14:30:00

Security researchers warn of Mirax, an emerging Android banking trojan using MaaS, remote access and residential proxies to target European users

A newly identified Android banking trojan, known as Mirax, is spreading across Europe and combines remote access features with residential proxy capabilities to broaden its impact. According to an a… [+2791 chars]

$285 Million Drift Hack Traced to Six-Month DPRK Social Engineering Operation

Drift has revealed that the April 1, 2026, attack that led to the theft of $285 million was the culmination of a months-long targeted and meticulously planned social engineering operation undertaken by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) that beg…

Drift has revealed that the April 1, 2026, attack that led to the theft of $285 million was the culmination of a months-long targeted and meticulously planned social engineering operation undertaken … [+11316 chars]