In today’s episode, we explore the widespread deployment of the open-source Android malware ‘Rafel RAT,’ its exploitation by threat actors like APT-C-35 (DoNot Team), and its impact on outdated devices, particularly Android versions 11 and older. We also explore the influence network CopyCop, potentially aligned with the Russian government, which has pivoted its focus to the 2024 US elections using AI-generated content and fake journalist personas. Lastly, we cover the Energy Department’s cybersecurity guidelines for suppliers and end users to combat rising threats in the manufacturing sector, and the growing trend of fake data breaches, exemplified by the Europcar incident, where hackers manipulated generative AI to create counterfeit customer data.
Video Episode: https://youtu.be/kU4OOHtB7cM
Learn more:
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rafel-rat-targets-outdated-android-phones-in-ransomware-attacks/
- https://www.recordedfuture.com/copycop-expands-to-cover-us-elections-target-political-leaders
- https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/energy-department-cybersecurity-manufacturing-supply-chain-best-practices/719612/
- https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/06/24/faking-data-breaches/
00:00 Intro
01:11 Rafel RAT Exploits Outdated Android Devices
04:02 Why Are Hackers Faking Data Breaches?
08:07 CopyCop Targets 2024 US Elections with AI
Thanks to Jered Jones for providing the music for this episode. https://www.jeredjones.com/
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Tags: Rafel RAT, Android, Malware, Ransomware, Cybersecurity, Open-source, Telegram, Cybercriminals, Attack, Outdated devices, Governments, High-profile organizations, CopyCop, Russian influence network, AI, Political content, Fake journalist personas, US elections, Manipulation, U.S. Critical Manufacturing, Cyberattack, Cybersecurity guidelines, Energy Department, Idaho National Laboratory, Europcar, Data breach, Generative AI, Hoax, Cybercriminals
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