Could APIs be the undoing of AI? 2024-09-30 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Application programming interfaces (APIs) are essential to how generative AI (GenAI) functions with agents (e.g., calling upon them for data). But the combination of API and LLM issues coupled with rapid rollouts is likely to see numerous organizations having to combat […]
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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management 2024-09-30 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the complexities
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California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures 2024-09-30 at 06:16 By Associated Press Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill SB 1047 aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models. The post California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns With Proof-of-Presence Encryption, Data Isolation 2024-09-27 at 21:01 By Ryan Naraine Microsoft reboots controversial Windows Recall with proof-of-presence encryption, anti-tampering checks, and secure enclave data management. The post Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns With Proof-of-Presence Encryption, Data Isolation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
Torq Secures $70M Series C for HyperSOC 2024-09-27 at 21:01 By SecurityWeek News The New York late-stage startup banks $70 million in a new funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The post Torq Secures $70M Series C for HyperSOC appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original
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Sophistication of AI-Backed Operation Targeting Senator Points to Future of Deepfake Schemes 2024-09-27 at 15:01 By Associated Press Experts believe schemes like this will become more common now that the technical barriers that once existed around generative artificial intelligence have decreased. The post Sophistication of AI-Backed Operation Targeting Senator Points to Future of Deepfake Schemes
Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan 2024-09-27 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir Izrael, CTO at Armis, discusses how AI has transformed cyberwarfare by amplifying attacks’ scale and sophistication. Izrael emphasizes the need for AI-powered defenses and proactive cybersecurity strategies to combat these evolving threats. How has adopting AI
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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask 2024-09-26 at 07:32 By Help Net Security In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s notable
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OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Says She’s Leaving Artificial Intelligence Company 2024-09-26 at 00:48 By Associated Press Mira Murati, who served a few days as its interim CEO during a period of turmoil last year, said she’s leaving the artificial intelligence company. The post OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Says She’s Leaving Artificial Intelligence Company appeared first
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AI Security Firm Shows How Threat Actors Could Abuse Google Gemini for Workspace 2024-09-25 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire HiddenLayer has discovered that Google Gemini for Workspace is prone to indirect prompt injection attacks. The post AI Security Firm Shows How Threat Actors Could Abuse Google Gemini for Workspace appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article
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Shedding Light on Election Deepfakes 2024-09-25 at 16:01 By Pauline Bolaños Contrary to popular belief, deepfakes — AI-crafted audio files, images, or videos that depict events and statements that never occurred; a portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake” — are not all intrinsically malicious. This article is an excerpt from SpiderLabs Blog View Original Source
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AI-Generated Malware Found in the Wild 2024-09-24 at 20:16 By Kevin Townsend HP has intercepted an email campaign comprising a standard malware payload delivered by an AI-generated dropper. The post AI-Generated Malware Found in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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Microsoft Copilot for Security – Proper Configuration is the Key 2024-09-24 at 16:16 By Microsoft Copilot for Security is a powerful new artificial intelligence tool that can help companies home in on credible cybersecurity threats amid an onslaught of noise. However, significant expertise is required to configure and operate it properly and avoid unnecessary costs.
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Offensive cyber operations are more than just attacks 2024-09-23 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Jones, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at Nightwing, talks about some key misconceptions and complexities surrounding offensive cyber operations. Many myths stem from a simplistic view of these operations, ranging from direct
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UN Experts Urge United Nations to Lay Foundations for Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence 2024-09-20 at 16:46 By Associated Press Left ungoverned, AI’s benefits could be limited to a handful of countries, companies and individuals, and pose risks to peace and security. The post UN Experts Urge United Nations to Lay Foundations for Global Governance
Differential privacy in AI: A solution creating more problems for developers? 2024-09-19 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In the push for secure AI models, many organizations have turned to differential privacy. But is the very tool meant to protect user data holding back innovation? Developers face a tough choice: balance data privacy or prioritize
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Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks 2024-09-19 at 06:02 By Help Net Security 92% of security leaders have concerns about the use of AI-generated code within their organization, according to Venafi. Tension between security and developer teams 83% of security leaders say their developers currently use AI to generate code, with
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Intezer Raises $33M to Extend AI-Powered SOC Platform 2024-09-17 at 20:17 By Ryan Naraine Intezer is looking to tap into booming market for AI-powered tooling to address the severe shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The post Intezer Raises $33M to Extend AI-Powered SOC Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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The AI Threat: Deepfake or Deep Fake? Unraveling the True Security Risks 2024-09-17 at 17:34 By Kevin Townsend When it comes to adversarial use of AI, the real question is whether the AI threat is a deep fake, or whether the deepfake is the AI threat. The post The AI Threat: Deepfake or Deep Fake?
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Distributed Denial of Truth (DDoT): The Mechanics of Influence Operations and The Weaponization of Social Media 2024-09-13 at 16:01 By Jose Tozo With the US election on the horizon, it’s a good time to explore the concept of social media weaponization and its use in asymmetrically manipulating public opinion through bots, automation, AI, and shady