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Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for

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Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for 2024-10-03 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Popovas, Chief Risk Officer at Mano Bank, discusses the most prevalent AI-driven fraud schemes, such as phishing attacks and deepfakes. He explains how AI manipulates videos and audio to deceive victims and highlights key […]

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Harmonic Raises $17.5M to Defend Against AI Data Harvesting

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Harmonic Raises $17.5M to Defend Against AI Data Harvesting 2024-10-02 at 15:46 By Ryan Naraine Harmonic has raised a total of $26 million to develop a new approach to data protection using pre-trained, specialized language models. The post Harmonic Raises $17.5M to Defend Against AI Data Harvesting appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Microsoft Unveils Copilot Vision AI Tool, but Highlights Security After Recall Debacle

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Microsoft Unveils Copilot Vision AI Tool, but Highlights Security After Recall Debacle 2024-10-01 at 17:31 By Eduard Kovacs Microsoft has unveiled a new AI-based web content analysis tool, underscoring safety and security to address potential concerns. The post Microsoft Unveils Copilot Vision AI Tool, but Highlights Security After Recall Debacle appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Worldcoin: Fighting Deepfakes and Bots With Global Permissionless Blockchain Identity

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Worldcoin: Fighting Deepfakes and Bots With Global Permissionless Blockchain Identity 2024-09-30 at 15:06 By Kevin Townsend That dream of a decentralized privacy-retaining identity system able to combat AI-driven bots and deepfakes may not be as elusive as feared – courtesy of Tools for Humanity (TfH) and Worldcoin. The post Worldcoin: Fighting Deepfakes and Bots With

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Microsoft revised the controversial Copilot+ Recall feature

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Microsoft revised the controversial Copilot+ Recall feature 2024-09-30 at 13:46 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has made changes to Recall – the screenshot-taking, AI-powered search feature for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 – to reassure users worried about security and privacy. The security of the feature has been assessed by Microsoft’s Offensive Research & Security Engineering

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Torq Secures $70M Series C for HyperSOC

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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

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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

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 React to

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AI-Generated Malware Found in the Wild

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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 React to this

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Microsoft Copilot for Security – Proper Configuration is the Key

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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

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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

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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

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