Cybercriminals are exploiting misconfigured AI tools to launch sophisticated attacks, creating evasive malware at unprecedented scales. They target exposed AI environments, generating tailored malicious payloads through compromised systems. This raises challenges for traditional security, as attackers can corrupt AI models and create persistent threats within applications, often utilizing stolen resources and automated strategies for lateral movement.
Qakbot malware’s shocking comeback after the FBI’s massive takedown shows cybercriminals never really disappear, they just get craftier
The FBI’s significant crackdown on Qakbot malware in August 2023 was temporarily effective, seizing servers and cryptocurrency. However, the malware returned within three months using
