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From Stealer to Spy: AMOS Malware Evolves into Full-Fledged Backdoor Threat for macOS

Penetration Testing

A recent update embeds a persistent backdoor, turning what was once a hit-and-run data thief into a long-term intruder capable of remote command execution, system surveillance, and re-infection. The combination of a plug-and-play stealer with backdoor functionality… turns a one-time breach into a long-term compromise ,” the report concludes.

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The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Natural language processing (NLP): NLP allows AI to analyze and interpret human language, making it useful for scanning security logs, analyzing threat reports, and detecting suspicious activities in emails or messages. It helps identify anomalies and potential third-party risks in real-time.

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The Growing Presence (and Security Risks) of IoT

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Vulnerable devices could be used to spread malware within the enterprise, used for corporate espionage, surveillance of personnel, or plan whaling phishing campaigns. Cyber attacks against the company aren’t the only relevant threat, however. That’s precisely what happened in the case of Dyn back in October 2016.

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