Researchers hack AI-enabled robots to cause ‘real world’ harm
Penn Engineering researchers said they created an algorithm that bypassed normal safety protocols stopping AI-powered robots from performing harmful actions. Go to Source
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Ambient Finance website hacked, team warns users to wait for fix
In 2024, malware spread through Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs, and even automated email threads. Go to Source
Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx
According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024. Go to Source
US agency warns against crypto-hungry Trinity ransomware
The United States Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) said that at least one healthcare entity in the US has been affected by the Trinity ransomware. Go to Source
US gov files complaints to seize assets from North Korean hackers
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024. Go to Source
User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result. Go to Source
Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency
Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users’ systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge. Go to Source
MoneyGram admits ‘cybersecurity issue’ behind dayslong outage
MoneyGram’s services have been offline since Sept. 20, with the firm confirming the outage is due to a cybersecurity incident three days later. Go to Source
Indian Supreme Court recovers YouTube account from XRP scammers
XRP scammers hacked the Supreme Court of India’s YouTube account, and although it was recovered, it lost its subscriber base. Go to Source
BingX confirms the resumption of withdrawal services following hack
Monetary losses from the BingX hack were initially reported as totaling $26 million, but the figure has since swelled to $52 million. Go to Source
