Do Son OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks, transforming the AI into a proactive agent capable of automated monitoring and routine management.
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Splunk exposes a campaign weaponizing Inno Setup installers to deploy RedLine Stealer, using obfuscated Pascal scripts and HijackLoader to steal browser/crypto data.
XMRig cryptojacking is surging, leveraging LOLBAS techniques, PowerShell, and Scheduled Tasks to mine Monero undetected, with a 45% rally in XMR price driving the attacks.
A critical flaw (CVE-2025-34074, CVSS 9.4) in Lucee allows authenticated admins to achieve RCE by abusing scheduled tasks. A Metasploit module is out; urgent patching needed!
Advent of scheduled task tampering as a persistence mechanism underscores the need for continuous evolution in threat-hunting