Kaspersky’s Threat Research and AI Technology Research have discovered a sophisticated deception campaign that targets users of popular AI chatbot DeepSeek. Cybercriminals created fraudulent DeepSeek websites and used geofencing technology to distribute malware. Attackers exploited the popularity of the platform and manipulated social media via compromised business accounts and bot amplification. Malicious installers gained unauthorized access to victim’s systems. Kaspersky urges vigilant URL checking, comprehensive security protection, and software updates, as protection measures.
Phantom Goblin Leveraging Social Engineering Tactics To Deliver Stealer Malware
A sophisticated malware operation named ‘Phantom Goblin’, employing deceptive social engineering techniques, has been identified by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL). The malware uses
