QuirkyLoader Spreads Malware, Scattered Spider Member Sentenced, First AI Ransomware Documented

The DOT Report reviews the biggest stories and headlines in the cybersecurity space each month. Our August report features a look into QuirkyLoader, the Scattered Spider hacker sentenced to 10 years in prison, the PromptFix exploit that’s tricking AI platforms, and the GodRAT trojan aimed at trading firms. Then, we’ll get into the charges Ethan Foltz is facing for running a DDoS-for-hire service, the dismantling of a fake ID marketplace known as VerifTools, the zero-click exploit patched by WhatsApp, and lastly, discuss the first documented AI ransomware.