Cybersecurity News

Hackers Actively Exploiting macOS’s Built-in Screen Sharing Service Vulnerability in the Wild

Matched: cryptocurrency

Hackers are exploiting a flaw in macOS's built-in Screen Sharing service to gain root-level access to devices. Attackers are using the remote-access feature to place files, alter system settings, and deploy cryptocurrency mining malware. The threat is notable because Screen Sharing ships enabled on many Macs, giving attackers a widely available entry point on a limited number of targeted systems.

US charges 17 Iranian nationals over “massive cyber theft campaign”

Matched: Australia

The US Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians linked to a company called Emennet Pasargad over a large-scale cyber theft campaign targeting academics worldwide, including in Australia. The hackers allegedly stole research, credentials, and other sensitive data. Several of those charged are also accused of previous interference in US elections.

Australia & Thailand to strengthen cooperation on fighting cybercrime

Matched: Australia

Australia and Thailand have agreed to strengthen cooperation on combating cybercrime and transnational crime, following talks between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul. The two leaders released a joint statement outlining their commitment to deeper collaboration on cross-border criminal activity, reflecting shared security concerns in the region.

ASIC warns scammers are using AI to create deepfake investment scam networks

Matched: Australia

Australia's financial regulator ASIC has warned that scammers are using AI to build networks of fake investment websites, making online searches an unreliable verification method. The deepfake sites mimic legitimate businesses and can include fabricated celebrity endorsements. ASIC urged Australians to independently verify investment opportunities through official registers rather than relying on search results.

CISA Warns Medusa Ransomware Hackers Steal Data, Kill Security Tools, and Encrypt Entire Networks

Matched: health

CISA, the FBI, and HHS have jointly issued an updated advisory warning that Medusa ransomware attackers are actively targeting enterprise networks, disabling security tools, stealing sensitive data, and encrypting entire systems. The alert urges organizations to strengthen defenses against the group, which has escalated its activity across critical sectors.

Crypto Scammer Uses Claude Code to Process 100,000+ Phone Numbers for Victim Targeting

Matched: cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency fraud operation called Operation ASTERIX used AI coding tools to process over 100,000 phone numbers for targeted victim selection. The scheme combined account verification, phishing emails, phone calls, and fake wallet software to identify and pursue likely cryptocurrency holders, offering researchers an unusually detailed look at a modern crypto fraud pipeline.

Report: AI reasoning gains fail to eliminate racial and gender bias in medical research

Matched: health

Researchers at Flinders University found that advanced AI reasoning models still reproduce racial and gender stereotypes when generating fictional medical patient cases, despite improvements in their analytical capabilities. The findings raise concerns about deploying such models in healthcare settings, where biased outputs could influence clinical decisions and reinforce existing disparities in medical treatment.

Komatsu Australia reduces reliance on Telstra-locked SIMs in security push

Matched: Australia

Komatsu Australia has moved away from depending solely on Telstra-locked SIMs, adopting a new mobile connectivity model aimed at improving security and flexibility. The shift reduces single-carrier reliance, giving the company greater control over its connectivity infrastructure. The new consumption-based approach is currently being tested as part of a broader push to strengthen its mobile security posture.