Who's the bossware? Ransomware slingers like employee monitoring tools, too

As if snooping on your workers wasn't bad enough Your supervisor may like using employee monitoring apps to keep tabs on you, ...

What is ransomware? What to know after UMMC cyberattack

Ransomware was the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.
Decrypt

Ransomware Hackers Targeting Employee Monitoring Software To Access Computers

Workforce monitoring software was abused in two cases of attempted ransomware attacks, researchers from Huntress found.
The Hamilton Spectator

Criminals using AI to commit ransomware attacks, cybersecurity centre warns

OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre warns in a new report that criminals who hold data for ransom are using artificial intelligence tools that make it easier to target their victims. The ...
Futurism on MSN

Microsoft Added AI to Notepad and It Created a Security Failure Because the AI Was Stupidly Easy for Hackers to Trick

"Microsoft is turning Notepad into a slow, feature-heavy mess we don't need." The post Microsoft Added AI to Notepad and It ...
CBC.ca

More criminals are using AI for ransomware attacks, cybersecurity centre warns

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Canadian Centre ...
SecurityWeek

CISA Warns of Exploited SolarWinds, Notepad++, Microsoft Vulnerabilities

CISA has expanded its KEV catalog with new SolarWinds, Notepad++, and Apple flaws, including two exploited as zero-days.
Morning Overview on MSN

Microsoft’s new AI Notepad just opened a terrifyingly easy hacker loophole

A command injection flaw in the Windows Notepad App now gives remote attackers a path to execute code over a network, turning ...