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The AI Wild West: Unraveling the Security and Privacy Risks of GenAI Apps

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The AI Wild West: Unraveling the Security and Privacy Risks of GenAI Apps 2024-09-05 at 17:31 By Alastair Paterson GenAI users are uploading data to over eight apps every month – what are the security and privacy concerns? The post The AI Wild West: Unraveling the Security and Privacy Risks of GenAI Apps appeared first […]

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Acuvity Raises $9 Million Seed Funding for Gen-AI Governance and In-house Development

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Acuvity Raises $9 Million Seed Funding for Gen-AI Governance and In-house Development 2024-09-05 at 17:31 By Kevin Townsend Activity emerged from stealth with $9 million seed funding to provide solutions for enterprises to safely adopt GenAI. The post Acuvity Raises $9 Million Seed Funding for Gen-AI Governance and In-house Development appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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How Do You Know When AI is Powerful Enough to be Dangerous? Regulators Try to Do the Math

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How Do You Know When AI is Powerful Enough to be Dangerous? Regulators Try to Do the Math 2024-09-05 at 14:16 By Associated Press An AI model trained on 10 to the 26th floating-point operations per second must now be reported to the U.S. government and could soon trigger even stricter requirements in California. The

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California Advances Landmark Legislation to Regulate Large AI Models

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California Advances Landmark Legislation to Regulate Large AI Models 2024-08-30 at 16:01 By Associated Press Efforts in California to establish first-in-the-nation safety measures for the largest artificial intelligence systems cleared an important vote. The post California Advances Landmark Legislation to Regulate Large AI Models appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Cisco to Acquire AI Security Firm Robust Intelligence

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Cisco to Acquire AI Security Firm Robust Intelligence 2024-08-27 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs Cisco intends to acquire Robust Intelligence, a California-based company that specializes in securing AI applications. The post Cisco to Acquire AI Security Firm Robust Intelligence appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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GenAI models are easily compromised

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GenAI models are easily compromised 2024-08-22 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 95% of cybersecurity experts express low confidence in GenAI security measures while red team data shows anyone can easily hack GenAI models, according to Lakera. Attack methods specific to GenAI, or prompt attacks, are easily used by anyone to manipulate the applications, gain

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Microsoft Copilot Studio Vulnerability Led to Information Disclosure

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Microsoft Copilot Studio Vulnerability Led to Information Disclosure 2024-08-21 at 16:01 By Ionut Arghire A vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot Studio exposed information on internal services shared among tenants, potentially impacting multiple customers. The post Microsoft Copilot Studio Vulnerability Led to Information Disclosure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Unlocking the Power of AI in Cybersecurity

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Unlocking the Power of AI in Cybersecurity 2024-08-21 at 14:46 By Torsten George As adversaries increasingly exploit AI, security practitioners must not fall behind. What does it take to unlock the full potential of AI in cybersecurity? The post Unlocking the Power of AI in Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Observations from Black Hat USA 2024, BSidesLV, and DEF CON 32

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Observations from Black Hat USA 2024, BSidesLV, and DEF CON 32 2024-08-16 at 12:46 By Help Net Security I recently spent six days in Las Vegas attending DEF CON, BsidesLV, and Black Hat USA 2024, where I had the opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the top security experts in the world.

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74% of IT professionals worry AI tools will replace them

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74% of IT professionals worry AI tools will replace them 2024-08-15 at 07:31 By Help Net Security 56% of security professionals are concerned about AI-powered threats, according to Pluralsight. Many organizations lack structured AI training Over half of surveyed technologists are either extremely concerned or moderately concerned about AI-powered threats, with only 6% saying they

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The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity

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The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity 2024-08-15 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. While the potential benefits are clear, many companies struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and the risks of immature

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Key metrics for monitoring and improving ZTNA implementations

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Key metrics for monitoring and improving ZTNA implementations 2024-08-13 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dean Hamilton, CTO at Wilson Perumal & Company, discusses the complexities of zero trust network access (ZTNA) implementation, focusing on balancing security with operational efficiency. Hamilton highlights strategic planning, collaboration between IT and business leaders,

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How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently

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How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently 2024-08-13 at 06:31 By Help Net Security C-suite executives face a unique challenge: aligning their priorities between driving technological innovation and ensuring business resilience while managing ever-evolving cyber threats from criminals adept at exploiting the latest technologies, according to LevelBlue. This balancing act highlights the complexity

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AI security 2024: Key insights for staying ahead of threats

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AI security 2024: Key insights for staying ahead of threats 2024-08-08 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kojin Oshiba, co-founder of Robust Intelligence, discusses his journey from academic research to addressing AI security challenges in the industry. Oshiba highlights vulnerabilities in technology systems and the proactive measures needed to mitigate

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ITSM concerns when integrating new AI services

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ITSM concerns when integrating new AI services 2024-08-06 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Let’s talk about a couple of recent horror stories. Late last year, a Chevrolet dealership deployed a chatbot powered by a large language model (LLM) on their homepage. This LLM, trained with detailed specifications of Chevrolet vehicles, was intended to respond

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Email attacks skyrocket 293%

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Email attacks skyrocket 293% 2024-08-06 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Email attacks have surged by 293% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to Acronis. The number of ransomware detections was also on the rise, increasing 32% from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024. Ransomware remains a top

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AWS Deploying ‘Mithra’ Neural Network to Predict and Block Malicious Domains

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AWS Deploying ‘Mithra’ Neural Network to Predict and Block Malicious Domains 2024-08-06 at 00:01 By Ryan Naraine AWS says a massive neural network graph model with 3.5 billion nodes and 48 billion edges is speeding up the prediction and detection of malicious domains. The post AWS Deploying ‘Mithra’ Neural Network to Predict and Block Malicious

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AI in the Enterprise: Cutting Through the Hype and Assessing Real Risks

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AI in the Enterprise: Cutting Through the Hype and Assessing Real Risks 2024-08-05 at 16:47 By Joshua Goldfarb The introduction of AI can bring benefits to the enterprise while not introducing additional risk that is beyond acceptable levels. The post AI in the Enterprise: Cutting Through the Hype and Assessing Real Risks appeared first on

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The role of AI in cybersecurity operations

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The role of AI in cybersecurity operations 2024-08-05 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Security operation centers (SOCs) need to be better equipped to manage the sheer scale of data to monitor and the increasing sophistication of threats. SOC analysts face a daunting task: sifting through thousands of alerts every day – most of which

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