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WormGPT 4: AI-Powered Cybercrime Tools on the Rise

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

Cybercriminals no longer need to convince ChatGPT or Claude Code to write malware or data-stealing scripts. A whole class of specialized language models, specifically designed for attacks, already exists. One such system is WormGPT 4, which advertises itself as “the key to borderless artificial intelligence .” It carries on the legacy of the original WormGPT model, which emerged in 2023 and subsequently disappeared due to the rise of other ” toxic ” LLMs, as highlighted in the Abnormal Security study . According to experts at Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, sales of WormGPT 4 began around September 27, with advertisements appearing

EU lawmakers push for Microsoft alternative to boost tech sovereignty

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

A group of members of the European Parliament have called for Microsoft to abandon its internal use of products and switch to European solutions. Their initiative stems from growing concerns about the dependence of key infrastructure on large American companies and the potential risks to the EU’s digital security. The authors of the appeal believe that European institutions must set an example of technological independence and lead the transition to their own platforms. The document, which will be delivered to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metzola, lists 38 signatories from various political groups. They insist on the need to phase

Investment Scam Alert: How to Avoid Losing Thousands

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

Hi everyone… my name is Marco, I’m 37 years old and I work as an administrative clerk in an accounting firm. This is my first time speaking in front of you all, and I’m a little emotional… and I assure you, it’s not easy. But after what I’ve been through, I’ve realized that keeping quiet gets you nowhere, while sharing can save someone else from the same problem I’ve been through. I’ve always considered myself a cautious person: I pay for everything by card, I check my bank statements, I keep an eye out for suspicious emails, and when I don’t understand

Trump Launches Genesis AI Mission to Revolutionize US Science

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, ” Launching the Genesis Mission,” establishing a national program for the use of artificial intelligence in science. The document was published on the White House website . The preamble compares the initiative to the Manhattan Project in scope and urgency and promises ” a new era of scientific discovery accelerated by artificial intelligence.” According to Politico , presidential science adviser Michael Kratsios calls the Genesis Mission ” the largest mobilization of federal scientific resources since the Apollo program .” U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, an entrepreneur who made his fortune in fracking ,

Cybersecurity in the Middle East: Egitto and Qatar Lead the Way

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

Global attention to cybersecurity continues to grow in a context dominated by digital transformation and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, making it easier to identify vulnerabilities and conduct complex attacks. In this context, a country’s ability to ensure protection, coordination, training, and international cooperation has become a key indicator of national stability. In the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index, Egypt and Qatar achieved a maximum score of 100, placing them among the 12 highest-performing countries globally. This result was achieved thanks to compliance with the index’s five pillars: legislative framework, technical protection, organizational structure, capacity development programs, and international collaboration

US States Crack Down on VPNs and Online Privacy for Minors

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

Several U.S. states are debating new restrictions that could significantly change traditional approaches to online privacy . Legislators in Wisconsin and Michigan are considering initiatives to combat material deemed harmful to minors. The focus is on websites with content reserved for those aged 18 and over, as well as platforms where hate speech and other objectionable information may appear. In these debates , the idea is increasingly gaining ground that protecting minors requires not only age-based filters but also tool controls. VPN services are considered one of these tools. In this context, a bill has been introduced in Wisconsin that would require

Logitech Hit by Clop Ransomware Attack, Data Breach Exposed

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

Logitech representatives have notified authorities of a cyberattack and a serious data breach . The notorious Clop ransomware group, which has been targeting companies for several months by exploiting a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The company filed a formal notification with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission , acknowledging the data breach. Logitech representatives report that the incident did not impact the company’s production or products, nor its business processes. Immediately after discovering the breach, the company engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist in the investigation. Logitech claims the compromised data includes limited employee and

Malware Uses Finger Command to Infect Windows Devices

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

A nearly forgotten service command has returned to prominence after being spotted in new Windows device infection patterns. For decades considered a relic of the early days of the internet, the mechanism is now being used in attacks disguised as harmless controls and queries offered to victims in a Command Prompt window. The finger command, once designed to retrieve user information on Unix and Linux servers, was also present in Windows. It returned the account name, home directory, and other basic information. While the protocol is still supported, its use has largely disappeared . However, for attackers, this actually represents an advantage:

The Future of Tech: How to Navigate the Digital World

Redazione RHC 26/11/2025

There are books that explain technology and books that make you understand why you should pause for a minute before scrolling through a feed. Il Futuro Prossimo , Sandro Sana ‘s new work, available on Amazon , belongs to the second category: it doesn’t pretend to educate you, it pretends to make you think. And it does so without technicalities, without barriers, and without that distance that information technology often creates between the writer and the reader. Sandro Sana is a well-known figure in the world of Italian cybersecurity (CISO and director of the Cyber division of Eurosystem , teacher, communicator, member

Google Gemini 3.0 Shakes Nvidia’s AI Dominance with TPU Innovation

Redazione RHC 25/11/2025

Nvidia’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector was shaken by the acclaim for Google’s “Gemini 3.0.” Nvidia’s stock price fell more than 2% in after-hours trading. SK Hynix, a key company in Nvidia’s value chain, closed lower despite the “winds of December’s interest rate cut.” According to the New York Stock Exchange on the 25th, Nvidia lost more than 2% in after-hours trading. Meanwhile, Google, which had gained more than 6% the previous day, is still up about 2% in after-hours trading. This comes as positive reviews of Gemini 3.0 continue . OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, after testing Gemini 3.0, said,