THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats, Tools and Trends (Oct 7 - Oct 13)
Briefly

GoldenJackal, a newcomer in cyber threats, has demonstrated that even air-gapped systems are not immune to attacks. Utilizing USB drives and custom-made tools, they infiltrate elite targets, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in supposed secure networks.
Mozilla swiftly patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Firefox browser, aimed specifically at Tor users. Despite the lack of details regarding the attacks, updating to the newest versions is crucial for maintaining security.
North Korea's Contagious Interview campaign has persisted in its efforts across the tech sector, leveraging social engineering tactics to trick developers into installing malicious code. This strategy remains a potent threat as it evolves with ongoing operations.
OpenAI announced it has thwarted over 20 cyber operations exploiting its AI for malicious purposes this year, underlining how generative AI can be misused and the importance of vigilance in cybersecurity.
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