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Microsoft Report: Nation-States Increasingly Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks Against the US
Oct 17, 2025 12:05 am CST
Microsoft's latest digital threats report reveals a dramatic increase in AI-powered cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea targeting the US. With over 200 instances of AI-generated fake content identified in July alone, these nation-states are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance espionage operations, spread disinformation, and infiltrate sensitive systems while many US organizations continue to operate with outdated cybersecurity measures.
BBC Reporter Targeted by Ransomware Gang with Million-Dollar Bribery Attempt: Inside the Cybersecurity Investigation
Sep 30, 2025 12:03 pm CST
A BBC cybersecurity correspondent was approached by the notorious Medusa ransomware gang with a lucrative offer to compromise the broadcaster's systems. The hackers promised "life-changing" money—up to 25% of a potential million-dollar ransom—in exchange for access to BBC networks. This rare glimpse into criminal recruitment tactics reveals how cybercriminals target insiders and the sophisticated methods they employ, including MFA bombing and secure communication channels, to breach even prestigious organizations.