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OpenAI says it took down a malicious Russian plan to spread misinformation on ChatGPT
OpenAI disrupted a Russian-linked influence campaign that used ChatGPT accounts to promote a fake academic think tank called the International Burke Institute. The site stole and misattributed real academic work to appear legitimate and featured a "Burke Sovereignty Index" designed to make Russia look superior to Western nations. Operators took steps to hide Russian origins, but linguistic slip-ups revealed them. Overall reach was limited, though the campaign's infrastructure was notably sophisticated.
Manic Android Malware Exfiltrates Data From Offline Phones via Nearby Infected Devices
Matched: cryptocurrency
Manic is Android malware targeting Ukrainian and European banks, government services, cryptocurrency platforms, and military communications. It blends banking malware with spyware capabilities and can exfiltrate data from offline phones by routing it through nearby infected devices. The malware targets financial credentials, identity data, and messaging apps, representing an unusually sophisticated cross-sector mobile threat.
Russian Hacker Breaches Companies, Sells Their Access and Spies on Ukrainian Military Sites
Matched: health
A Russian-speaking hacker has been linked to a broad campaign breaching organizations across multiple sectors worldwide, including education, healthcare, finance, and government. The actor exploited exposed security appliances and public applications to harvest credentials and sell network access to ransomware groups. The operation also reportedly included surveillance activity targeting Ukrainian military websites.