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The AI Convention: Lofty Goals, Legal Loopholes, and National Security Caveats

The AI Convention: Lofty Goals, Legal Loopholes, and National Security Caveats 2024-09-10 at 15:16 By Kevin Townsend Signed on September 5, 2024, the AI Convention is a laudable intent but suffers from the usual exclusions and exemptions necessary to satisfy multiple nations. The post The AI Convention: Lofty Goals, Legal Loopholes, and National Security Caveats

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How human-led threat hunting complements automation in detecting cyber threats

How human-led threat hunting complements automation in detecting cyber threats 2024-09-10 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Shane Cox, Director, Cyber Fusion Center at MorganFranklin Consulting, discusses the evolving methodologies and strategies in threat hunting and explains how human-led approaches complement each other to form a robust defense. Cox also

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AI cybersecurity needs to be as multi-layered as the system it’s protecting

AI cybersecurity needs to be as multi-layered as the system it’s protecting 2024-09-09 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals are beginning to take advantage of the new malicious options that large language models (LLMs) offer them. LLMs make it possible to upload documents with hidden instructions that are executed by connected system components. This

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Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege

Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege 2024-09-09 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, shares her insights on implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). She discusses best practices for effective integration, benefits for operational efficiency and audit readiness, and how to

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

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

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

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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Clearview AI Fined $33.7 Million by Dutch Data Protection Watchdog Over ‘Illegal Database’ of Faces

Clearview AI Fined $33.7 Million by Dutch Data Protection Watchdog Over ‘Illegal Database’ of Faces 2024-09-03 at 17:16 By Associated Press Dutch agency said a database with billions of photos of faces amounted to serious violations of GDPR. The post Clearview AI Fined $33.7 Million by Dutch Data Protection Watchdog Over ‘Illegal Database’ of Faces

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California Advances Landmark Legislation to Regulate Large AI Models

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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