CyberWire Daily

Cats and RATS are all the rage.

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Jan 29, 2025
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Ivan Novikov
In this engaging discussion, Ivan Novikov, CEO at Wallarm and expert in cybersecurity, dives into the U.S. ruling that halts the import of certain Chinese and Russian car tech. He highlights the alarming trend of hackers from China and Iran using AI to enhance cyberattacks. The conversation also touches on the vulnerabilities posed by connected vehicles and the complexities of regulating automotive cybersecurity. Novikov stresses the importance of securing digital interfaces and the implications for consumer privacy.
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INSIGHT

AI in Cyberattacks

  • Hackers linked to China and Iran are using AI tools like Google's Gemini for cyberattacks.
  • However, many cybercriminals are skeptical of AI's usefulness for sophisticated attacks.
INSIGHT

StructChat Data Leak

  • StructChat, an AI messaging tool, leaked user data from Slack and Discord due to an exposed Apache Kafka broker.
  • The leak includes sensitive information like usernames, emails, conversations, and internal URLs.
ANECDOTE

Smiths Group Cyberattack

  • Smiths Group, a British engineering company, suffered a cyberattack and took systems offline.
  • The attack may involve ransomware, though no group has claimed responsibility yet.
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