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BlackBerry reveals top crypto-focused malware amid rising cyber threats

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BlackBerry reveals top crypto-focused malware amid rising cyber threats

In the process of stopping over 1.5 million cyberattacks between March and May, the cybersecurity arm of the former smartphone goliath BlackBerry identified malware families that actively try to hijack computers to mine or steal cryptocurrencies.

The three industries most affected by cyberattacks are finance, healthcare and government,

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and Dall-e, recently announced a $1 million cybersecurity grant program to enhance and measure the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity technologies.

OpenAI’s cybersecurity grant program. Source: OpenAI

“Our aim is to foster the advancement of AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities for defenders through grants and additional assistance,” stated OpenAI in its official announcement.

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