generative AI - Security Ticks

Immediate AI risks and tomorrow’s dangers

Artificial Intelligence, BSidesZG, ChatGPT, cyber risk, cyberattack, Don't miss, generative AI, GitGuardian, Hot stuff, LLMs, News, threat / SecurityTicks

Immediate AI risks and tomorrow’s dangers 2024-03-08 at 08:37 By Helga Labus “At the most basic level, AI has given malicious attackers superpowers,” Mackenzie Jackson, developer and security advocate at GitGuardian, told the audience last week at Bsides Zagreb. These superpowers are most evident in the growing impact of fishing, smishing and vishing attacks since […]

React to this headline:

Immediate AI risks and tomorrow’s dangers Read More »

AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration

Artificial Intelligence, Code42, cybersecurity, data, data security, generative AI, Insider Threat, News, report, survey / SecurityTicks

AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration 2024-03-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been

React to this headline:

AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration Read More »

PyRIT: Open-source framework to find risks in generative AI systems

Adversa AI, AppOmni, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, Don't miss, generative AI, Hot stuff, Microsoft, News, open source, Python, red team, software / SecurityTicks

PyRIT: Open-source framework to find risks in generative AI systems 2024-03-04 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Python Risk Identification Tool (PyRIT) is Microsoft’s open-source automation framework that enables security professionals and machine learning engineers to find risks in generative AI systems. PyRIT has been battle-tested by Microsoft’s AI red team. It started as a collection

React to this headline:

PyRIT: Open-source framework to find risks in generative AI systems Read More »

95% believe LLMs making phishing detection more challenging

Artificial Intelligence, generative AI, LastPass, News, phishing, report, social engineering / SecurityTicks

95% believe LLMs making phishing detection more challenging 2024-03-04 at 07:32 By Help Net Security More than 95% of responding IT and security professionals believe social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated in the last year, according to LastPass. Recent AI advancements, particularly generative AI, have empowered cybercriminals to coordinate social engineering assaults with unprecedented

React to this headline:

95% believe LLMs making phishing detection more challenging Read More »

Key areas that will define the intersection of AI and DevOps

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, cybersecurity, DevOps, Don't miss, Eficode, framework, generative AI, Hot stuff, policy, regulation, Video / SecurityTicks

Key areas that will define the intersection of AI and DevOps 2024-03-01 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Eficode research indicates that 96% of developers use AI tools, with most coders bypassing security policies to use them. With no standardized AI tool regulations, researchers advocate for stronger governance frameworks and AI security policies in organizations’

React to this headline:

Key areas that will define the intersection of AI and DevOps Read More »

How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity job landscape

Artificial Intelligence, CISO, cybersecurity, generative AI, ISC2, News, report, survey / SecurityTicks

How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity job landscape 2024-02-28 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 88% of cybersecurity professionals believe that AI will significantly impact their jobs, now or in the near future, and 35% have already witnessed its effects, according to ISC2’s AI study, AI Cyber 2024. Impact of AI on cybersecurity professionals While

React to this headline:

How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity job landscape Read More »

The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises

credentials, critical infrastructure, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, generative AI, IBM, IBM X-Force, identity, News, report / SecurityTicks

The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises 2024-02-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, cybercriminals saw more opportunities to “log in” versus hack into corporate networks through valid accounts – making this tactic a preferred weapon for threat actors, according to IBM’s 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.

React to this headline:

The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises Read More »

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Compliance, cybersecurity, data security, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, generative AI, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Privacy, risk, software development, Solvd / SecurityTicks

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development 2024-02-22 at 08:01 By Help Net Security If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development

React to this headline:

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development Read More »

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes

credentials, CrowdStrike, cybercrime, cybersecurity, election security, exploit, generative AI, News, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes 2024-02-22 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, according to CrowdStrike. Adversaries increasingly exploit stolen credentials The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate. The report indicates that the average

React to this headline:

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes Read More »

A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023

cybersecurity, Don't miss, generative AI, Hot stuff, identity, risk assessment, security startup, Video, YL Ventures / SecurityTicks

A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023 2024-02-21 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Last year was challenging for the global market, and the market downturn greatly affected even the historically resilient cybersecurity ecosystem. In this Help Net Security video, Merav Ben Avi, Content Manager at YL Ventures, talks about

React to this headline:

A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023 Read More »

How are state-sponsored threat actors leveraging AI?

APT, Artificial Intelligence, Don't miss, generative AI, government-backed attacks, Hot stuff, LLMs, Microsoft, News, OpenAI, threats / SecurityTicks

How are state-sponsored threat actors leveraging AI? 2024-02-14 at 18:31 By Helga Labus Microsoft and OpenAI have identified attempts by various state-affiliated threat actors to use large language models (LLMs) to enhance their cyber operations. Threat actors use LLMs for various tasks Just as defenders do, threat actors are leveraging AI (more specifically: LLMs) to

React to this headline:

How are state-sponsored threat actors leveraging AI? Read More »

Fabric: Open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI

Artificial Intelligence, Don't miss, framework, generative AI, GitHub, Hot stuff, News, open source / SecurityTicks

Fabric: Open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI 2024-02-14 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Fabric is an open-source framework, created to enable users to granularly apply AI to everyday challenges. Key features “I created it to enable humans to easily augment themselves with AI. I believe it’s currently too difficult for people to use AI.

React to this headline:

Fabric: Open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI Read More »

Businesses banning or limiting use of GenAI over privacy risks

Artificial Intelligence, Cisco, CISO, Don't miss, generative AI, News, Privacy, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Businesses banning or limiting use of GenAI over privacy risks 2024-02-05 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Privacy is much more than a regulatory compliance matter. Findings from a new Cisco study highlight the growing Privacy concerns with GenAI, trust challenges facing organizations over their use of AI, and the attractive returns from privacy investment.

React to this headline:

Businesses banning or limiting use of GenAI over privacy risks Read More »

Aim Security Raises $10M to Tackle Shadow AI

Artificial Intelligence, Funding/M&A, generative AI, YL Ventures / SecurityTicks

Aim Security Raises $10M to Tackle Shadow AI 2024-01-31 at 14:40 By Ryan Naraine A new Israeli startup called Aim Security has raised $10 million in seed financing to help with the secure deployment of generative-AI technologies. The post Aim Security Raises $10M to Tackle Shadow AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

React to this headline:

Aim Security Raises $10M to Tackle Shadow AI Read More »

Balancing AI benefits with security and privacy risks in healthcare

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, cybersecurity, generative AI, healthcare, Kodiak, News, report, risk assessment, survey / SecurityTicks

Balancing AI benefits with security and privacy risks in healthcare 2024-01-30 at 06:01 By Help Net Security To manage an environment of increasing risks and limited resources, healthcare internal audit and compliance departments must align their risk assessments and audit work plans to areas most vital to achieving the strategic goals and business objectives of

React to this headline:

Balancing AI benefits with security and privacy risks in healthcare Read More »

Israeli Startup Gets $5M Seed Capital to Tackle AI Security

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Funding/M&A, generative AI, Prompt Security, seed-stage / SecurityTicks

Israeli Startup Gets $5M Seed Capital to Tackle AI Security 2024-01-24 at 17:48 By Ryan Naraine Prompt Security emerges from stealth with $5 million in seed to help businesses with generative-AI security tasks. The post Israeli Startup Gets $5M Seed Capital to Tackle AI Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

React to this headline:

Israeli Startup Gets $5M Seed Capital to Tackle AI Security Read More »

Global cyber inequity skyrockets

Artificial Intelligence, cyber resilience, cybersecurity, generative AI, News, report, Risk Management, third party compromise, threats, World Economic Forum / SecurityTicks

Global cyber inequity skyrockets 2024-01-22 at 06:31 By Help Net Security There has been a sharp increase in cyber inequity globally, with 90% of executives warning that urgent action is needed to address it, according to the World Economic Forum. While increased geopolitical tensions and economic instability continue to concern industry experts, the report spotlights

React to this headline:

Global cyber inequity skyrockets Read More »

Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention

Accenture, Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, generative AI, News, report, skill development, survey / SecurityTicks

Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention 2024-01-19 at 06:03 By Help Net Security To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects specific tasks

React to this headline:

Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention Read More »

The power of AI in cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence, cyber risk, cybersecurity, Don't miss, generative AI, Hot stuff, machine learning, News, threat detection / SecurityTicks

The power of AI in cybersecurity 2024-01-18 at 06:31 By Helga Labus The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI (GenAI), has revolutionized organizational landscapes and transformed both the cyber threat landscape and cybersecurity. AI as a powerful cybersecurity tool As organizations handle increasing amounts of data daily, AI offers advanced capabilities that

React to this headline:

The power of AI in cybersecurity Read More »

Adversaries exploit trends, target popular GenAI apps

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, cybercrime, cybersecurity, generative AI, Netskope, News, report, survey, threat / SecurityTicks

Adversaries exploit trends, target popular GenAI apps 2024-01-18 at 06:01 By Help Net Security More than 10% of enterprise employees access at least one generative AI application every month, compared to just 2% a year ago, according to Netskope. In 2023, ChatGPT was the most popular generative AI application, accounting for 7% of enterprise usage.

React to this headline:

Adversaries exploit trends, target popular GenAI apps Read More »