THN Weekly Recap: Alerts on Zero-Day Exploits, AI Breaches, and Crypto Heists
Briefly

This week, a Serbian activist became a victim of a sophisticated zero-day exploit, revealing the vulnerabilities in Android devices. The exploit was part of a spyware deployment strategy involving Cellebrite. Concurrently, Microsoft uncovered a group behind a scheme exploiting generative AI services, termed LLMjacking, which included offensive content generation and unauthorized access to AI tools. These cases underline the growing necessity for heightened security awareness and robust protective measures as digital threats become more prevalent and sophisticated.
'A 23-year-old Serbian youth activist was targeted by a zero-day exploit chain developed by Cellebrite, emphasizing the ongoing vulnerability of digital devices and the use of spyware.'
'Microsoft disclosed identities behind the LLMjacking scheme, shedding light on cybercriminals exploiting AI services for malicious intent, raising concerns about the security of generative technologies.'
Read at The Hacker News
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