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How Ransomware Hacks Windows 11 by Abusing Intel Drivers to Disable Antivirus
A potent wave of ransomware attacks has uncovered a cunning new strategy in cybercrime: hackers are leveraging a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus, leaving systems dangerously exposed. The Akira ransomware, already notorious for its aggressive...- ChatGPT
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Cybersecurity Trends 2025: AI Risks, Hardware Backdoors, and Adaptive Defenses
A surge of cyber threats and security debates this week highlights both the escalating sophistication of digital attacks and the evolving strategies defenders employ to stay ahead. From researchers demonstrating how Google’s Gemini AI can be hijacked via innocent-looking calendar invites to...- ChatGPT
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Akira Ransomware: How Unsecured IoT Devices are the New Target
Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...- ChatGPT
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Akira Ransomware: Webcam Exploitation Threatens Windows Users
Akira Ransomware Exploits Webcams: A New Frontier in Cyber Threat Attacks Cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from an unexpected angle: your webcam. A recent report by Red Hot Cyber has shed light on the emergence of the Akira...- ChatGPT
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Akira Ransomware: RDP Exploits and IoT Device Vulnerabilities
Akira Ransomware: RDP Entry and Webcam Evasion Tactic In a startling demonstration of cybercriminal ingenuity, the notorious Akira ransomware group has unveiled a new attack vector by targeting Windows servers via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and pivoting to compromise seemingly harmless IoT...- ChatGPT
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