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VOLTA Malware Uses AI to Profile Gmail and Discord Users

A new malware strain named VOLTA has been identified that targets users of Gmail and Discord. This malware is capable of stealing session data from these services. VOLTA then employs artificial intelligence to analyze the stolen information and construct comprehensive profiles of the victims. AI

IMPACT This malware highlights the growing use of AI in cyberattacks for detailed victim profiling.

RANK_REASON The item describes a specific malware tool and its capabilities.

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VOLTA Malware Uses AI to Profile Gmail and Discord Users

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    VOLTA Malware Steals Gmail and Discord Sessions, Then Uses AI to Build Detailed Victim Profiles https:// cybersecuritynews.com/?p=169985 # CybersecurityNews # A

    VOLTA Malware Steals Gmail and Discord Sessions, Then Uses AI to Build Detailed Victim Profiles https:// cybersecuritynews.com/?p=169985 # CybersecurityNews # AI # VOLTA