Cutting-Edge AI Raises Fears About Risks to Humanity. Are Tech and Political Leaders Doing Enough? 01/11/2023 at 14:16 By Associated Press Many people are raising the alarm about AI’s as-yet-unknown dangers and calling for safeguards to protect people from its existential threats. The post Cutting-Edge AI Raises Fears About Risks to Humanity. Are Tech and […]
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable 01/11/2023 at 09:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as
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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and
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White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI 30/10/2023 at 15:47 By Help Net Security President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). New standards for AI safety and security As AI’s capabilities grow,
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Biden Wants to Move Fast on AI Safeguards and Will Sign an Executive Order to Address His Concerns 30/10/2023 at 14:46 By Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday will sign a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence — requiring industry to develop safety and security standards, and introducing new consumer
Google expands bug bounty program to cover AI-related threats 30/10/2023 at 12:18 By Helga Labus Google has expanded its bug bounty program, aka Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP), to cover threats that could arise from Google’s generative AI systems. Google’s AI bug bounty program Following the voluntary commitment to the Biden-Harris Administration to develop responsible AI
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Finding the right approach to security awareness 30/10/2023 at 09:02 By Help Net Security As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital. Security awareness training is essential and must be a live, evolving process. In this Help Net Security
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AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns 30/10/2023 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, heralded for its potential but also scrutinized for its implications. Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. In this Help Net
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UN Chief Appoints 39-Member Panel to Advise on International Governance of Artificial Intelligence 27/10/2023 at 14:47 By Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres assembled a global advisory panel to report on international governance of artificial intelligence and its risks, challenges and key opportunities. The post UN Chief Appoints 39-Member Panel to Advise on International Governance
SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence 27/10/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks indicate that this year
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AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud 27/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Consumers are ready for the next wave of payment technology, including deployment of AI-driven biometrics to verify identity in digital-first account opening processes, according to Entrust. The key to future payment solutions 63% of respondents indicated that they are comfortable with AI
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AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending 27/10/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to Gartner. 2024 set to see strong public cloud spending growth While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT
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AI Security Firm Cranium Raises $25 Million 26/10/2023 at 20:02 By Eduard Kovacs AI cybersecurity firm Cranium has raised $25 million in Series A funding, which brings the total investment in the company to $32 million. The post AI Security Firm Cranium Raises $25 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from
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Google Announces Bug Bounty Program and Other Initiatives to Secure AI 26/10/2023 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire Google announces a bug bounty program and other initiatives for increasing the safety and security of AI. The post Google Announces Bug Bounty Program and Other Initiatives to Secure AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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Humans are still better than AI at crafting phishing emails, but for how long? 26/10/2023 at 15:17 By Helga Labus Humans are still better at crafting phishing emails compared to AI, but not by far and likely not for long, according to research conducted by IBM X-Force Red. Creating phishing emails: Humans vs. AI The
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CISOs struggling to understand value of security controls data 26/10/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Many CISOs are grappling with the conundrum of the purpose and value of security controls data in supporting critical business decisions, according to Panaseer. The biggest concern when taking on a new CISO role is receiving an inaccurate audit
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Security leaders have good reasons to fear AI-generated attacks 25/10/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Generative AI is likely behind the increases in both the volume and sophistication of email attacks that organizations have experienced in the past few months, and it’s still early days, according to Abnormal Security. Their leading worry is the
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Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy 25/10/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, as 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercise their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for consumers 75 and older, according to Cisco. Consumers express willingness to share their
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The $64k Question: How Does AI Phishing Stack Up Against Human Social Engineers? 24/10/2023 at 20:02 By Kevin Townsend The Rise of AI in Phishing: Will future phishing attacks that leverage artificial intelligence be more dangerous? The post The $64k Question: How Does AI Phishing Stack Up Against Human Social Engineers? appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks 24/10/2023 at 07:37 By Help Net Security AI has been the shiniest thing in tech since at least November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the masses and unveiled the transformative potential of large language models for all the world to see. As businesses scramble to
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