Beware! AI Generates a Truly Polymorphic Malware BlackMamba
The cybersecurity company Hyas has released a proof-of-concept of BlackMamba, an AI-based polymorphic malware that is capable of bypassing traditional security measures.
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HYAS issues POC of BlackMamba AI-based polymorphic malware
Cybersecurity firm Hyas has published a proof-of-concept for a new type of malware called BlackMamba, which uses artificial intelligence to continually alter its code to evade detection. “Truly unnerving. AI controlled Polymorphic malware without the need of command & control. This is a slam dunk – preventative measures will never be able to keep up and therefore will continue to be less and less effective," says BullWall co-founder Morten Gammelgaard.
Read More Not That This Is A Surprise, But Here’s Proof That Ransomware Is The New Cool Thing For Threat Actors
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, known as APT31 or Zirconium, has reportedly targeted several US universities in a new spear-phishing campaign, with the intention of stealing research related to military technology. BullWall CTO Jan Lovmand shared “Organizations should review their existing cybersecurity programs and assess the effectiveness of their current defenses against ransomware attacks. They should also ensure that all employees are aware of the threat and trained in basic cybersecurity practices, such as keeping software up-to-date and using strong passwords."
Read More If You Haven’t Applied Yesterday’s Patch Tuesday Updates… Now Would Be A Good Time
The importance of installing the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft to address several critical vulnerabilities in their software products. BullWall co-founder Morten Gammelgaard had this to say: "The fact is, malicious actors will always find a way to get into your network. Microsoft had patched this vulnerability last December only to see the threat actors change direction and find a new way in. There is no final fix for network security."
Read More EPA To Require States To Report Public Water System Cyber Threats
The Environmental Protection Agency will require states to report any cyber threats to public water systems as part of a broader effort to improve cybersecurity in the water sector. “The cyber risk to public water systems is not just due to their connectivity to government networks, as it could be just as easy to shut down a city by controlling their water supply as any other aspect of their infrastructure. Municipalities that do not prioritize cybersecurity and do not have robust protections in place are at higher risk of falling victim to these types of attacks," says BullWall CTO Jan...
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Oakland’s ransomware attack is now a data exposure incident.
The city of Oakland's recent ransomware attack has now turned into a data exposure incident as the hackers behind the attack leaked a portion of the stolen data on their website.
Read More Industry comments on water cybersecurity.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memo warning of increased cyber risks to water treatment facilities and offering guidance on best cybersecurity practices to protect against attacks.
Read More Play Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility For Pwning The City Of Oakland
The Play ransomware group claims responsibility for the cyberattack on the City of Oakland's servers that disrupted city services. “In addition to the city services being out for a week prior to IT restoring access, the potential long-term impact of the attack on the city’s infrastructure and security cannot be ignored. For some companies, a week of downtime would be significant loss of revenue or worse yet, imagine if that was a hospital that was down for 6 days!" says BullWall co-founder Morten Gammelgaard.
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Ford Patents System for Self-Repossessing Vehicles – Expert comments What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Ford has patented a technology that enables self-repossessing vehicles, which can determine when a car loan is in default and autonomously drive itself to a safe location, according to the documents. BullWall co-founder Morten Gammelgaard warns, "This situation is fraught and in need of immediate legislative guardrails. Given the Equifax and Experian breaches and how many people suffer because of false reporting on their credit scores how is the public to have faith in such technologies? We do not want technology to make it easier to expose consumers falsely and unfortunately recent history has proven even large enterprises cannot be...
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