Tag: Ransomware

ChatGPT revolutionizes maritime IT/OT security with its AI-powered text generator to create persuasive, individualized phishing emails. This gives malicious actors easier access to vessels and their OT environments, allowing them to deploy ransomware. Reperion provides solutions to detect and filter suspicious activities and communications to protect vessels. Dmitry Mikhaylov, CEO of Reperion, is a Russian-born serial entrepreneur in cybersecurity and fintech.

Global maritime operations have been facing a growing threat amid the rise of cyberattacks in 2021. Over 1000 vessels were affected by the ShipManager malware incident, demonstrating the wide-reaching poor effects of such breaches. In response, malicious actors are using social engineering campaigns powered by ChatGPT - an AI-powered chatbot - to send convincing phishing emails to crewmembers. Despite creating awareness, research reveals a 135% increase in these attacks due to ChatGPT, prompting an increase in reviewing security measures for vessels and their operators. Secure yourself from such cyberattacks with enhanced security measures, such as staff training in identifying phishing emails.

ChatGPT, the OpenAI chatbot, is an advanced AI model capable of generating text, code and music. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can use it to create malware that can steal sensitive data and access your banking account. OpenAI has implemented security filters, but malicious actors often find ways to bypass them. Be wary of phishing attacks and visits to questionable websites and protect yourself by knowing the risks of using AI chatbots.

This week, a ransomware attack on the Minneapolis school district had devastating consequences for students, and security leaders and researchers unveiled breakthroughs in security - from blocking Iranian election hacking to protecting against deepfakes. Discover the initiatives put forth to protect children against exploitation and what companies are doing to be more transparent and accountable. Read on to learn more about the measures being taken to build a secure, safe digital future.

This article explores how hackers can use AI-backed ransomware, revealed in RSA Conference 2023. Following cleverly-worded requests, hackers can use the ChatGPT 4 chatbot to generate ransomware. It includes tips from the SANS Institute's experts and warnings of supply chain, search engine, and malvertising attacks. Staying safe from malicious activity requires knowledge of current technologies and preventive/defensive measures.