You Didn’t Click Anything. You Were Compromised Anyway.
What the WeChat “WeWorm” case tells us about zero-click attacks — and why “don’t click the link” is no longer a complete defense. A number you recognize starts ringing. You…
Cyber Scams in Messenger Apps and Chat Groups
How Fraudsters Exploit Trust to Steal Savings and Identities As cybersecurity specialists at vali.now, we regularly analyze emerging threats that target everyday communication channels. Messenger apps like WhatsApp and Telegram,…
Malware-as-a-Service: Scam Inc’s New Weapon and How to Fight Back
A recent investigation by The Economist pulls back the curtain on how online fraud operations are getting faster and more dangerous. Scam groups now rely on malware-as-a-service (MaaS) spyware that…
Deepfake Fraud on the Rise: From Industrial-Scale Threats to the Urgent Need for Action
Artificial intelligence can now create hyper-realistic videos and audio in seconds, turning deepfakes from a technological curiosity into a serious weapon in the hands of fraudsters. Recent studies and industry…
The Rise of “Fake Workers”: North Korean Operatives Exploiting AI to Infiltrate European and US Companies
In an era where remote work has become the norm, companies are facing a new and insidious threat: “fake workers” from North Korea using advanced AI tools to secure high-paying…
AI in the Hands of Cybercriminals: Specific Threats and How to Stay Safe in 2026
As we navigate the digital landscape of 2026, artificial intelligence has become a double-edged sword. While it powers innovative tools for everyday life, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to supercharge their…
Safeguarding Supply Chains: Cybersecurity Threats and Defenses in 2026
In an era when global supply chains are the backbone of modern economies, cybersecurity threats have evolved into formidable adversaries capable of disrupting operations on a massive scale. At vali.now,…
The False Sense of Security: What Happens When Your Unlocked Phone Falls into the Wrong Hands
A Night That Changed Everything It was supposed to be another carefree evening with friends in a city we knew well—or at least thought we did. Dinner had wrapped up,…
Why SMBs Are Prime Targets for Social Engineering Cyberattacks
In today’s digital landscape, cybercriminals are constantly evolving their strategies to exploit vulnerabilities. While large corporations often make headlines with massive data breaches, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are disproportionately…
The Hidden Dangers of Agent-Based AI Systems: A Fatal Combination
In the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), agent-based systems play a central role. These autonomous agents, built on Large Language Models (LLMs), increasingly integrate with external tools, data sources,…