Cyber Threat Report: Cyber Security News for 06/08/23

Chatgpt Creates Mutating Malware That Evades Detection By Edr
Mutating, or polymorphic, malware can be built using the ChatGPT API at runtime to effect advanced attacks that can evade endpoint detections and response (EDR) applications. Read More

US, Israel Provide Guidance on Securing Remote Access Software
US and Israeli government agencies have published new guidance on preventing malicious exploitation of remote access software. Read More

Traditional Malware Increasingly Takes Advantage of Chatgpt for Attacks
As exploits against vulnerabilities increase overall, Palo Alto Networks' research unit has observed a jump in attempts to mimic ChatGPT through squatting domains. Read More

Cybercriminals Target C-suite, Family Members with Sophisticated Attacks
About 42% of organizations surveyed had a senior executive or an executive’s family member attacked over the past two years. Read More

The Hidden Menace of the Terminator Antivirus Killer
This tool supposedly has the ability to disable various antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) security solutions Read More

US Govt Now Bans TikTok from Contractors' Work Gear
US contractors face a TikTok ban as concerns over data security grow. Read the latest, highlighting the implications and controversies surrounding the ban and its potential impact on government-contractor relationships. Read More

SEC Drops 42 Cases after Staff Bungle Data Protection
SEC dismissals exposed data mishandling issues as the watchdog's information separation regime failed. Sensitive documents were accessed by unauthorized individuals, jeopardizing regulatory oversight with significant consequences. Read More

‘AI Package Hallucination’ can Spread Malicious Code into Developer Environments
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT generate "hallucinations": non-existent URLs, references, code libraries, and functions. They even propose questionable CVE fixes and provide links to non-existent coding libraries. Read More

FBI: Sextortionist Campaigns Use Deepfakes to Target Children, Adults
Threat actors are lifting public images and videos from the Internet, altering them, and posting them online in a new wave of sextortion campaigns. Read More

HEADLINE PRIVACY & IT SECURITY COMPLIANCE NEWS

A new development reveals the creation of mutating malware using ChatGPT, an AI language model, allowing it to bypass identification by Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. This sophisticated malware constantly modifies its code, presenting a significant challenge for cybersecurity defenses. The evolving nature of this malware raises concerns about the effectiveness of existing security measures and emphasizes the need for advanced solutions to combat this evolving threat.

The United States and Israel have jointly issued guidance on enhancing the security of remote access software. This collaboration aims to address the growing cybersecurity risks associated with remote work and provide practical recommendations for securing remote access systems. The guidance highlights the importance of implementing strong authentication mechanisms, regular software updates, and access control measures to protect against unauthorized access. By following these guidelines, organizations can mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen the security of their remote access infrastructure.

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