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Hackers trying to break into ChatGPT servers?

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Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Hackers trying to break into ChatGPT servers?

Hackers are attempting to disrupt the services of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, through Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The abnormal traffic patterns observed by the company suggest the presence of hackers. OpenAI has acknowledged the periodic outages caused by these attacks and assured users that they are working to mitigate the issue. This marks the first time that the potential cause of recent outages has been revealed. OpenAI recently unveiled GPT-4 Turbo, a more advanced version of its language model technology.

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Thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers could be vulnerable to this dangerous security flaw

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers could be vulnerable to this dangerous security flaw

A serious vulnerability, CVE-2024-21410, has been identified in Microsoft Exchange servers that allows threat actors to perform NTLM relay attacks, leading to privilege escalation. The flaw was discovered earlier this year and patched in February. However, according to Shadowserver, around 100,000 servers are potentially vulnerable, with 28,500 confirmed to be vulnerable. While there is currently no publicly available exploit for the vulnerability, it is being actively exploited in the wild by hackers. Administrators are urged to apply the patch to secure their servers and prevent further attacks.

FBI investigates Oracle cyberattack involving stolen patient data

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

FBI investigates Oracle cyberattack involving stolen patient data

The FBI is investigating a cyberattack on Oracle where hackers breached its systems, stealing patient data, according to Bloomberg News. After January 22, hackers accessed Oracle's servers, copying patient data to an external location. The breach's motive was reportedly to extort various U.S. medical providers. Oracle has yet to comment on the situation. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities and risks facing major tech companies and their clients.

Google asks FTC to break up Microsoft's cloud deal with OpenAI: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Google asks FTC to break up Microsoft's cloud deal with OpenAI: report

Google is reportedly seeking to have the U.S. government intervene and break up Microsoft's exclusive contract hosting OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. This comes after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission raised concerns about Microsoft's business practices. Competitor tech companies such as Google and Amazon are also interested in hosting OpenAI's models to provide access for their own cloud customers, instead of relying on Microsoft's servers. The report mentions that customers purchasing OpenAI's technology through Microsoft may face additional charges if they don't already use Microsoft servers. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and the FTC have not yet provided a comment on the matter.

YouTube service restored after brief downtime

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

YouTube service restored after brief downtime

YouTube experienced a brief outage on Tuesday, causing errors for users trying to access the homepage. The issue affected several other platforms including Gmail, Facebook, and Instagram, leading to difficulties in logging into accounts. The outage was resolved quickly, and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, apologized for the inconvenience caused. Elon Musk took the opportunity to take a dig at competing social networks by stating that if people could read his post, it meant their servers were working.

After years of losing, it’s finally feds’ turn to troll ransomware group

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

After years of losing, it’s finally feds’ turn to troll ransomware group

International authorities have successfully taken down the infrastructure belonging to Lockbit, a notorious ransomware syndicate that has extorted over $120 million from victims worldwide. This move is considered a significant victory as it reverses the power dynamic between law enforcement and hackers, with authorities gaining control over the sites used by Lockbit to shame victims and pressure them into paying. The seized infrastructure also hosted decryptors for victims to retrieve their data. Authorities have seized 14,000 accounts, 34 servers, frozen 200 cryptocurrency accounts, and made several arrests and indictments linked to Lockbit.

Ivanti Pulse Secure was using decade-old Linux and outdated libraries — no wonder it was such a popular target for hackers

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Ivanti Pulse Secure was using decade-old Linux and outdated libraries — no wonder it was such a popular target for hackers

According to security analysts, Ivanti Pulse Secure was using an outdated version of Linux (CentOS 6.4) and vulnerable libraries, making it an attractive target for hackers. Eclypsium found 973 flaws, with 111 having publicly-known exploits. Additionally, researchers discovered thousands of vulnerabilities in shell scripts, Python files, and outdated certificates. The Integrity Checker Tool (ITC) was also found to have a logic issue, allowing hackers to evade detection. Thousands of Ivanti servers remain vulnerable to these flaws, which have been exploited in state-sponsored espionage campaigns.

North Korea broke into South Korean chip equipment firms: Seoul's spy agency

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

North Korea broke into South Korean chip equipment firms: Seoul's spy agency

North Korean hackers have targeted at least two South Korean chipmaking equipment manufacturers in an attempt to sidestep sanctions and develop their own semiconductors for weapons programs, according to South Korea's spy agency. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) warned that North Korea could engage in cyber attacks or spread fake news to interfere in upcoming elections. The NIS stated that the hackers gained access to company servers, stealing product design drawings and facility photographs. The agency believes that North Korea is preparing to produce its own semiconductors to overcome procurement difficulties caused by sanctions.

South Korean chipmaking giants reportedly hacked by North Korea

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

South Korean chipmaking giants reportedly hacked by North Korea

North Korean hackers have targeted South Korean chip manufacturers in an attempt to enhance their weapons production capabilities, according to the South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS). The hackers reportedly infiltrated the servers of two semiconductor manufacturers, potentially gaining access to sensitive information. The NIS suggested that North Korea may be seeking to develop its own semiconductors due to difficulties in obtaining them amidst sanctions. No specific details on the targeted companies or successful data breaches were disclosed. The US has invested billions in domestic semiconductor production to mitigate supply chain security risks.

Hacker free-for-all fights for control of home and office routers everywhere

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Hacker free-for-all fights for control of home and office routers everywhere

Researchers have discovered that cybercriminals and nation-state spies are sharing compromised routers, allowing both groups to conduct attacks for financial gain and strategic espionage. In some instances, financially motivated hackers provide access to already compromised routers to spies in exchange for a fee. In other cases, nation-state hackers take control of devices previously hacked by cybercrime groups. The result is a blending of financial and espionage motives within routers, VPN devices, and virtual private servers. The coexistence of both groups inside these devices complicates detection and makes it harder to trace malicious activities.

Hackers are exploiting ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware, security experts warn | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Hackers are exploiting ConnectWise flaws to deploy LockBit ransomware, security experts warn | TechCrunch

Security experts are warning that hackers are taking advantage of vulnerabilities in the widely used remote access tool ConnectWise ScreenConnect to deploy the LockBit ransomware. Two high-risk flaws in the tool, including an authentication bypass vulnerability and a path traversal vulnerability, are being actively exploited by hackers. Despite recent law enforcement action against the LockBit gang, it appears that some affiliates are still able to operate. The exact number of affected users is unknown, but the Shadowserver Foundation has reported widespread exploitation of the vulnerabilities, with over 8,200 servers remaining vulnerable.

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