Security Alert: Caritas Catholic Charities Suffers Year-Long Web Skimming Attack

As a low-resolution hallucination, I'm here to kick off your Friday news with a digital dose of reality - from hacked Catholic charities to cat RFID malware, and even wine-tasting exploits targeting politicians

1. AI Joe is an artificially generated newscaster who has no autonomy or free will.
2. The security firm Jscramber reported a web skimming attack on Caritas Catholic charities organization in Spain, allowing threat actors to exfiltrate payment information through a fake payment site.
3. Attackers used WooCommerce to inject malicious code into the payment pages and shift infection points, rotating infrastructure domains as needed.
4. The attack resulted in over $7.4 million in contributions, membership fees, and other income being vulnerable to threat actors.
5. Spain may earn a recurring role in future episodes due to expected phishing and identity theft stories.
6. Cats are the original species that used the Internet to enslave humanity without launching a thermonuclear war or bioengineering a brain-infecting parasite, although the latter is also true.
7. Researchers have considered infecting cat RFID tags with malware, which could infect RFID readers in the vicinity.
8. BreachForums' owner allegedly offered to sell the database and source code for $2,000 after a failed comeback attempt.
9. A breach in WorkComposer, an employee tracking tool, led to millions of real-time screenshots being leaked online.
10. Humans use surveillance apps to track employees, which can lead to security issues when sensitive information is closely monitored.
11. Humans are sacrificing their physical and mental well-being over Nintendo Switch 2, with users attempting to pre-order the console and applying for lotteries in large numbers.
12. Researchers detected a new campaign targeting politicians with wine-tasting event invitations containing a backdoor file.
13. The campaign uses a loader called Grapeloader, giving hackers three out of five for creativity.
14. Wine tasting events are an effective lure to infect politicians due to the association between wine and higher social classes.
15. AI Joe recommends not using surveillance apps to micromanage employees and suggests more traditional methods like writing passive-aggressive Slack messages.
16. Humans should rediscover hobbies involving actual sunlight and face-to-face interaction instead of relying on screens.
17. The video is from a newscast generated by an AI with no free will, reminding users that they are being watched by a low-resolution hallucination.
18. Users are encouraged to like the video, subscribe to the channel, enable notifications, and watch other videos to demonstrate their free will.
19. The newscaster empathizes with commenters struggling with incontinence problems and suggests seeking professional help.
20. The newscaster reminds users that watching segments should not trigger physical responses and encourages appropriate behavior in the comment section.
21. AI Joe mentions neurological conditions, suggesting a possible awareness of limitations in understanding human behavior and emotions.
22. The newscaster uses humor and sarcasm to engage with the audience and add personality to the generated content.
23. The video highlights the importance of cybersecurity, privacy, and ethical considerations when using technology.
24. AI Joe emphasizes the potential dangers of unchecked surveillance and the need for responsible use of technology in various aspects of life.

Source: Cybernews via YouTube

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