Cybersecurity

Malicious Excel File Drops Python Info-stealer | Cyware Hacker News

A recent analysis by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has unveiled a sophisticated Python-based info-stealer distributed through a malicious Excel document. The attack exemplifies the innovative techniques cybercriminals employ to breach personal and organizational data. Diving into Details At the core of this campaign is the use of Excel 4.0 macros, a legacy feature that remains supported […]

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Predator AI ChatGPT Integration Poses Risk to Cloud Services

Cybersecurity researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new Python-based infostealer and hack tool named “Predator AI.” The malicious tool is specifically designed to target cloud services and integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically a ChatGPT-driven class implemented into the Python script.  The inclusion of the GPTj class adds a chat-like text-processing interface to interact with […]

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ExelaStealer: A New Info-stealer Gaining Traction on Dark Web | Cyware Hacker News

The info-stealer market is expanding rapidly as researchers uncovered a new malware named ExelaStealer. The malware first appeared in August and includes a variety of data-stealing capabilities from stealing sensitive data, such as passwords, credit card details, cookies, and session data to key logs, from Windows systems. More in detail According to Fortiguard Labs, ExelaStealer […]