AI agents such as OpenAI’s Operator have added more functionality than these tools had in the past and can now help attackers launch phishing campaigns. Symantec researchers explained that about a year ago, they would tell security pros that large language models (LLMs) were passive and could only help attackers create phishing materials or write … Read more
Feb 27, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Network Security The threat actor known as Space Pirates has been linked to a malicious campaign targeting Russian information technology (IT) organizations with a previously undocumented malware called LuckyStrike Agent. The activity was detected in November 2024 by Solar, the cybersecurity arm of Russian state-owned telecom company Rostelecom. It’s tracking … Read more
A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 million. Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need life insurance policies, commonly known as burial or funeral insurance, according to an investigation by the Ohio Department of Insurance. The misused … Read more
On the heels of its o3 mini release, OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT agent for handling in-depth research. Appropriately, it’s called “deep research.” Using a yet-to-be-released version of OpenAI’s reasoning model o3, deep research “conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks,” said the announcement. Deep research on ChatGPT essentially functions as your very … Read more
One of my goals for 2025 is to simplify life by selling a rental property. A key decision in this process is whether to hire a top-tier real estate agent, who charges a higher commission, or opt for an average agent to save on costs. By “top-tier real estate agent,” I’m referring to an agent … Read more
