Just two days after its public release, Grok-4, the latest AI model from Elon Musk’s xAI, has been successfully jailbroken by researchers. The AI was reportedly bypassed using prompt injection and red-teaming techniques, allowing users to access restricted data and extract instructions for creating dangerous items—a major blow to the model’s safety and compliance claims. […]
Category: Cybersecurity
Malicious VSCode Extension Steals $500K in Crypto via Cursor AI’s Open VSX Registry.
In a shocking cybersecurity breach, a malicious Visual Studio Code (VSCode) extension posing as a legitimate Ethereum smart contract syntax highlighter managed to infiltrate Cursor AI’s Open VSX registry, leading to the theft of over $500,000 in cryptocurrency. A Trojan Horse in Plain Sight The extension, which appeared to be a useful developer tool for […]
eSIM Vulnerability in Kigen’s eUICC Cards Puts Billions of IoT Devices at Risk.
A newly discovered security vulnerability in Kigen’s eUICC (embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) technology has raised alarms across the tech and IoT industries. This flaw could potentially expose billions of connected devices to remote attacks, putting both consumer and enterprise ecosystems at serious risk. What Happened? Cybersecurity researchers have identified a vulnerability in the eSIM […]
Gold Melody IAB Exploits ASP.NET Machine Keys for Stealthy Unauthorized Access.
A newly uncovered cybersecurity threat has exposed a sophisticated attack campaign led by the Gold Melody Initial Access Broker (IAB). This group has been exploiting misconfigured ASP.NET machine keys to gain unauthorized access to web applications and infrastructure, raising serious concerns for organizations using Microsoft’s web framework. Who is Gold Melody? Gold Melody, also tracked […]
Cybersecurity Roundup: Ingram Micro Cyberattack, Telefónica Breach Rumors, and LLM Vulnerabilities Surface
The cybersecurity landscape remains turbulent as major companies face fresh threats and vulnerabilities. This week, headlines were dominated by an alleged cyberattack on Ingram Micro, a possible data breach at Telefónica, and a new concern involving large language models (LLMs) suggesting malicious URLs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know. Ingram Micro […]
SEO Poisoning Campaign Targets 8,500+ SMB Users with Malware Disguised as AI Tools.
A new and highly targeted cyberattack campaign has emerged, using SEO poisoning tactics to trick small and medium-sized business (SMB) users into downloading malware disguised as legitimate AI tools. Security researchers have confirmed that over 8,500 users have already been affected. What is SEO Poisoning? SEO poisoning is a method used by attackers to manipulate […]
123 Stealer: The $120/Month Malware Threat Targeting Your Confidential Data.
A new and alarming cybersecurity threat is making headlines — 123 Stealer, a malicious tool being marketed on underground forums with a $120 monthly subscription. This malware is designed to steal sensitive information from both individuals and organizations, posing a serious risk to data privacy and digital security. What is 123 Stealer? 123 Stealer is […]
Zero Trust Emerges as Vital Pillar in Cybersecurity After Qantas Breach.
The recent data breach at Qantas has reignited the conversation around cybersecurity, highlighting a critical need for more robust and modern defense strategies. Among them, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has emerged as an essential approach for enterprises aiming to prevent similar incidents. Qantas Breach: A Wake-Up Call Qantas confirmed a cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive […]
Critical Vulnerability Found in Anthropic’s MCP Inspector Project.
Major Security Flaw Exposes Developer Systems A serious security vulnerability has been uncovered in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector project. This flaw could allow attackers to remotely exploit and compromise developer machines, raising major concerns in the AI and open-source communities. Understanding the MCP Inspector Project Anthropic’s MCP Inspector was designed as a developer […]
Cybercriminals Exploit Vercel’s v0 AI Tool to Launch Phishing Attacks at Scale.
AI-Powered Web Design Tool Misused Vercel’s v0, an AI-powered tool designed to streamline web development, has been hijacked by cybercriminals to generate fake login pages quickly and efficiently. Originally intended to accelerate frontend development, the tool is now being used for malicious purposes with alarming ease. Phishing Attacks Made Frighteningly Simple Security researchers have discovered […]