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Cryptocurrency as a New Threat Frontier: The report highlights the increasing targeting of cryptocurrency exchanges, with attacks on WazirX and Bybit resulting in significant financial losses. Hackers are migrating to various cryptocurrencies, including Monero (XMR).
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Emergence of New Malware: A new malware variant scans for and steals crypto wallets/keys within infected environments, allowing unauthorized access to crypto assets.
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Deepfakes and AI-Generated Content Risks: The report emphasizes the use of deepfakes and AI-generated content as powerful tools for social engineering attacks, mimicking voices and appearances.
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Prompt Hacking Concerns: Prompt hacking vulnerabilities are more common in AI applications that host LLMs locally.
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Jailbreaking of AI Systems: The report highlights the successful jailbreaking of even secure AI systems like ChatGPT, enabling circumvention of safeguards.
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Malicious LLMs: Malicious LLMs, such as WormGPT and FraudGPT, are capable of creating convincing phishing emails, malware, and automating exploit development.
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Policy Recommendations: The report urges policymakers to
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Government Initiatives in Cybersecurity: The Indian
government is actively working on cybersecurity through initiatives like the National Cyber Coordination Centre, Cyber Surakshit Bharat, and CERT-In.
