AI Security & Threats

12
Mar
OpenClaw AI Unleashes Adaptive Reverse Shells and Self‑Modifying Rootkits

OpenClaw AI Unleashes Adaptive Reverse Shells and Self‑Modifying Rootkits

The latest VirusTotal analysis reveals that the OpenClaw AI framework has added new capabilities: reverse shells that automatically negotiate outbound
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12
Mar
OpenClaw AI Skills Weaponized to Mass‑Distribute Malware

OpenClaw AI Skills Weaponized to Mass‑Distribute Malware

Threat actors have begun publishing malicious OpenClaw AI “skills” that masquerade as legitimate voice‑assistant applications. VirusTotal analyses of dozens
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09
Mar
OpenClaw AI Deploys Reverse Shells and Self‑Evolving Rootkits

OpenClaw AI Deploys Reverse Shells and Self‑Evolving Rootkits

Security researchers observed the OpenClaw AI framework moving beyond simple reconnaissance to full‑blown infection chains. After an initial automated
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09
Mar
Fake Claude Installer Deploys Infostealers on Windows and macOS

Fake Claude Installer Deploys Infostealers on Windows and macOS

A new campaign observed by Malwarebytes lures victims into downloading what appears to be an official Claude AI code installer.
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09
Mar
Mid‑Market AI SOC Platforms Fall Short, Leaving Small Teams Exposed

Mid‑Market AI SOC Platforms Fall Short, Leaving Small Teams Exposed

Security vendors targeting the mid‑market have rolled out AI‑enhanced SOC solutions that promise automated threat hunting, reduced alert
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09
Mar
AI‑Boosted SOC Tools Now Affordable for Mid‑Market Teams

AI‑Boosted SOC Tools Now Affordable for Mid‑Market Teams

Emerging security platforms are rolling out AI‑enhanced investigation capabilities specifically designed for mid‑market organizations. Unlike legacy solutions that
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09
Mar
AI‑Powered Threat Actors Upgrade Phishing and Deepfake Social Engineering

AI‑Powered Threat Actors Upgrade Phishing and Deepfake Social Engineering

Microsoft’s security blog reports that adversaries are now embedding generative AI into their attack workflows. The technology is being
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09
Mar

Prompt Injection Turns AI Assistants Into New Attack Surface

Researchers have demonstrated that threat actors can craft malicious prompts that coax large language models into performing unintended actions, such
08
Mar
AI‑Powered Attack Playbook: How Threat Actors Weaponize Polymorphic Code

AI‑Powered Attack Playbook: How Threat Actors Weaponize Polymorphic Code

Microsoft’s security blog details a new tradecraft where adversaries harness generative AI to create constantly changing (polymorphic) payloads, automate
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08
Mar
AI‑Powered Agents Automate Attack Ops for State‑Sponsored Hackers

AI‑Powered Agents Automate Attack Ops for State‑Sponsored Hackers

A recent investigation by The Register shows that sophisticated AI agents are now being deployed by state‑sponsored threat groups,
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