Cybersecurity Headlines Sophisticated voice phishing, Opengrep consortium, DeepSeek suspends registrations
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Jan 28, 2025 A sophisticated voice phishing attack impersonating Google raises alarm bells in the cybersecurity community. The launch of OpenGREP by a security consortium promises advancements in threat detection. Meanwhile, DeepSeek pauses new user registrations amid rising concerns over biometric data regulations. Recent incidents in Europe highlight the urgent need for enhanced security measures as organizations grapple with persistent threats and data breaches.
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Sophisticated Phishing Attack on Zach Lada
- Hack Club founder Zach Lada was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack.
- The attackers posed as the Google Workspace team, using a genuine Google Assistant number and caller ID.
OpenGrep Launched by Security Consortium
- SemGrep's licensing change restricted community rule use.
- A consortium launched OpenGrep, a SemGrep fork, with dedicated teams and a plan for a non-profit model.
DeepSeek Suspends Registrations
- AI startup DeepSeek suspended new user registrations due to malicious attacks.
- The attacks followed DeepSeek's rise in popularity after claims of efficient LLM creation.