attackers

Attackers are malicious actors who exploit vulnerabilities in software and systems to gain unauthorized access, steal data, disrupt operations, or cause damage.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to a significant increase in the sophistication and frequency of their attacks, particularly the use of AI-generated code to target critical infrastructure and exploit newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities.

Latest on attackers

• 'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers
• Critical GitLab flaw allows attackers to delete and modify public repos
• Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
• Attackers target zero-day vulnerability in geospatial data platform GeoServer
• Critical VMware vCenter Vulnerability in Attackers’ Crosshairs
• Bitcoin firms ask AI labs for same tools attackers already have
• attackers are actively using AI-generated code to compromise critical infrastructure controllers
• Hugging Face disclosed that attackers accessed user tokens and SSH keys during the incident.
• New research shows how attackers can use security alerts and blocked events to manipulate and hijack AI agents.
• Web applications, APIs, customer portals, and AI-powered services have become primary entry points for attackers targeting enterprises.
• Email AI assistants designed to speed up security workflows are now the fastest way for attackers to bypass those same defenses
• An attacker doesn't need to fool an employee anymore; they need to fool the AI that's already trusted to act on behalf of that employee

Connections

52 entities linked to attackers across the news graph.