H2 2023 Dominated by AI Malicious Activity and Android Spyware Threats
According to an ESET report, the threat landscape of the second half of 2023 was dominated by AI-generated malicious activity and newly emerged Android spyware.
Coming from ESET’s “Threat Report: H2 2023,” based on the firm’s recorded incidents, the report also states that a new economy has arisen from OpenAI API keys, especially for cybercriminals.
First American Operations Disrupted by Cyberattack
First American Financial Corporation announced taking email, the main website, among other systems offline as a result of a cyberattack on the 21st of December.
In their announcement, the real estate insurance firm warned customers to be cautious of malicious emails from First American impersonating threat actors.
Ohio Lottery Hit by Ransomware Attack
The Ohio Lottery announced in a press release that it was shut down after a ransomware attack took place on Christmas Eve.
Upon investigating the cyberattack which crippled most of Ohio Lottery’s operations, it was found that the attack was claimed by the newly formed DragonForce ransomware gang.
