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Skynet is coming: the malware that attacks Artificial Intelligence!

Redazione RHC - June 27th, 2025 - (Posted in Cybercrime and Darknet)

An unusual example of malicious code has been discovered in a real computing environment, which for the first time recorded an attempt to attack not classical defense mechanisms, but directly artificial intelligence systems. We are talking about the prompt injection technique, i.e. the introduction of hidden instructions capable of compromising...

Cybercrime and Darknet

Threat Actor “DragonForce” Seeks New Partners

A recent post on a dark web forum reveals that a cybercriminal group known as “DragonForce” is actively seeking new partners to join their Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation. This recruitment drive is aimed at expanding their capabilities by incorporating specialists from

RHC Dark Lab 27/06/2024

Cybercrime and Darknet

Threat Actors 888 claimed a compromise at Credit Suisse

A malicious actor, known by the alias 888, has recently claimed to be selling sensitive data belonging to Credit Suisse, one of the leading institutions in private banking and asset management. Details of the Alleged Breach According to 888, the

RHC Dark Lab 27/06/2024

Cybercrime and Darknet

Cyber catastrophe in sight? The new Bug on MOVEit has an Online PoC Exploit

In the realm of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities constantly represent a significant risk for businesses and institutions. Many system administrators may recall CVE-2023-34362 from last year, a catastrophic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer that shook the industry, affecting high-profile victims like the

RHC Dark Lab 27/06/2024

Cybercrime and Darknet

KillSec Announces New Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Platform

June 25, 2024 – KillSec, a well-known hacktivist group, has announced the launch of their latest offering on their Telegram channel: KillSec RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service). This new platform promises to enhance the capabilities of aspiring cybercriminals by providing advanced tools and

RHC Dark Lab 26/06/2024

Cybercrime and Darknet

UNZIPPED DATA – LEVI STRAUSS COMPROMISED ACCOUNTS

The legendary Jeans retailer Levi Strauss & Co. identified a significant data breach that affected over 72,000 customers. The incident was discovered on June 13th, 2024 and it was the result of a credential stuffing attack, where attackers used combination

RHC Dark Lab 26/06/2024

Cybercrime and Darknet

LockBit: The Bluff of Double Extortion Against the Federal Reserve

In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been dominated by the growing threat posed by ransomware groups. Among these, LockBit has emerged as one of the most notorious and feared. However, a recent event has called their credibility into question:

RHC Dark Lab 26/06/2024