Cybercriminals are exploiting generative AI capabilities, like ChatGPT, to improve the sophistication of their operations such as creating unique email content, crafting realistic phishing emails and perpetrating invoice fraud, among others. Cybersecurity leaders are urged to prioritise AI-native solutions that identify individual entities, understand the context of communication and analyse email content to counter these threats, given the limitation of traditional security systems in detecting cyberattacks powered by AI.

Decrypting Linux/ESXi Akira Ransomware Files Without Paying Ransomware
A cybersecurity researcher has decrypted the Linux/ESXI variant of Akira ransomware, allowing data recovery without ransom. The method exploits a flaw in the malware’s encryption