Cybersecurity Summary
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AI models are reportedly enhancing their hacking capabilities, posing a significant threat as they could soon execute cyberattacks autonomously, according to Axios. In a notable incident, Pornhub experienced a breach that may expose the view and search history of its Premium members, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Meanwhile, Texas has taken legal action against five TV manufacturers over alleged spyware embedded in their devices that targets consumers for predatory ad practices. On the defense front, Amazon's Threat Intelligence team successfully disrupted operations by Russian GRU hackers targeting cloud infrastructure.
In terms of vulnerabilities, hackers have been exploiting critical flaws in Fortinet products, specifically targeting SAML SSO authentication bypass vulnerabilities for unauthorized access. Additionally, the React2Shell vulnerability is being actively exploited, enabling the deployment of malware such as KSwapDoor and ZnDoor.
Significant data breaches were also reported, including one affecting South Korea's equivalent of Amazon, where nearly all adult citizens' personal information may have been compromised, highlighting the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity.