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One in ten GenAI prompts puts sensitive data at risk

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One in ten GenAI prompts puts sensitive data at risk 2025-01-20 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Despite their potential, many organizations hesitate to fully adopt GenAI tools due to concerns about sensitive data being inadvertently shared and possibly used to train these systems, according to Harmonic. Sensitive data exposure in GenAI prompts A new […]

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This is the year CISOs unlock AI’s full potential

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This is the year CISOs unlock AI’s full potential 2025-01-14 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In 2025, CISOs will have powerful new capabilities as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to mature. Evolving beyond providing answers to questions, GenAI will provide proactive recommendations, take action, and communicate in a personalized manner. This transition will enable

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Why an “all gas, no brakes” approach for AI use won’t work

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Why an “all gas, no brakes” approach for AI use won’t work 2025-01-08 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Machine learning and generative AI are changing the way knowledge workers do their jobs. Every company is eager to be “an AI company,” but AI can often seem like a black box, and the fear of

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The top target for phishing campaigns

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The top target for phishing campaigns 2025-01-08 at 06:53 By Help Net Security Despite organizations’ repeated attempts at security awareness training, with a particular emphasis on how employees can avoid being phished, in 2024 enterprise users clicked on phishing lures at a rate nearly three times higher than in 2023, according to Netskope. More than

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Every minute, 4,080 records are compromised in data breaches

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Every minute, 4,080 records are compromised in data breaches 2025-01-03 at 06:58 By Help Net Security A recent Domo report shows that the world’s internet population has reached a record high of 5.52 billion people and uncovers signs that AI may be unseating digital juggernauts as it brings in new forms of engagement. “The phenomenal

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CISOs don’t invest enough in code security

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CISOs don’t invest enough in code security 2025-01-02 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 72% of security leaders agree that the age of AI necessitates a complete reset of how organizations approach application security, according to Cycode. This urgency is reinforced by the fact that 93 billion lines of code were generated in the past

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AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals

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AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals 2024-12-20 at 07:03 By Help Net Security AI changes how organizations look at cybersecurity GenAI is compromising security while promising efficiency This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and GenAI technologies, focusing on their potential and major challenges. Overreliance on GenAI to develop

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective 2024-12-06 at 06:39 By Help Net Security GenAI is a powerful tool that can be used by security teams to protect organizations, however, it can also be used by malicious actors, making phishing-related attacks a growing and concerning threat vector, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research revealed that

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Assessing AI risks before implementation

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Assessing AI risks before implementation 2024-11-25 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Frank Kim, SANS Institute Fellow, explains why more enterprises must consider many challenges before implementing advanced technology in their platforms. Without adequately assessing and understanding the risks accompanying AI integration, organizations will not be able to harness

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security 2024-11-20 at 06:07 By Help Net Security GenAI is quickly changing the software development process by automating tasks that once took developers hours, if not days, to complete, bolstering efficiency and productivity, according to Legit Security. “As GenAI transforms software development and becomes increasingly embedded in the

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Enhancing national security: The four pillars of the National Framework for Action

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Enhancing national security: The four pillars of the National Framework for Action 2024-10-24 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, John Cohen, Executive Director, Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security, discusses the four pillars of the National Framework for Action, emphasizing how these measures can combat

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15% of office workers use unsanctioned GenAI tools

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15% of office workers use unsanctioned GenAI tools 2024-10-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Rigid security protocols — such as complex authentication processes and highly restrictive access controls — can frustrate employees, slow productivity and lead to unsafe workarounds, according to Ivanti. Understanding workplace behavior key to strengthening security In fact, one in two

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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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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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Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks

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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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Compliance frameworks and GenAI: The Wild West of security standards

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Compliance frameworks and GenAI: The Wild West of security standards 2024-09-16 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kristian Kamber, CEO at SplxAI, discusses how security challenges for GenAI differ from traditional software. Unlike predictable software, GenAI introduces dynamic, evolving threats, requiring new strategies for defense and compliance. Kamber highlights the

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Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses

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Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses 2024-08-28 at 06:01 By Help Net Security GenAI, deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses, according to Experian. Top online security concerns for consumers According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 alone, representing a 14% increase

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GenAI buzz fading among senior executives

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GenAI buzz fading among senior executives 2024-08-26 at 05:01 By Help Net Security GenAI adoption has reached a critical phase, with 67% of respondents reporting their organization is increasing its investment in GenAI due to strong value to date, according to Deloitte. “The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now decides Next,” is based

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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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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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