The dangers of anthropomorphizing AI: An infosec perspective

The generative AI revolution is showing no signs of slowing down. Chatbots and AI assistants have become an integral part of the business world, whether for training employees, answering customer queries or something else entirely. We’ve even given them names and genders and, in some cases, distinctive personalities. There are two very significant trends happening […]

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Why are threat actors faking data breaches?

Earlier this year Europcar discovered a hacker selling info on its 50 million customers on the dark web. The European car rental company immediately launched an investigation, only to discover that the data being sold was completely doctored, possibly … Continue reading Why are threat actors faking data breaches?

How generative AI Is expanding the insider threat attack surface

As the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) soars, so too does the risk of insider threats. This puts even more pressure on businesses to rethink security and confidentiality policies. In just a few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has radically changed the world of work. 61% of knowledge workers now use GenAI tools — particularly OpenAI’s […]

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Microsoft Highlights New AI-Powered Features in its Edge Browser

The version 126 of Microsoft’s Edge browser comes with a new AI theme generator that can create a custom browser theme from a simple text prompt.
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42% plan to use API security for AI data protection

While 75% of enterprises are implementing AI, 72% report significant data quality issues and an inability to scale data practices, according to F5. Data and the systems companies put in place to obtain, store, and secure it are critical to the successf… Continue reading 42% plan to use API security for AI data protection

Generative AI security requires a solid framework

How many companies intentionally refuse to use AI to get their work done faster and more efficiently? Probably none: the advantages of AI are too great to deny. The benefits AI models offer to organizations are undeniable, especially for optimizing critical operations and outputs. However, generative AI also comes with risk. According to the IBM […]

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Self-replicating Morris II worm targets AI email assistants

The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) email assistants such as OpenAI’s GPT-3 and Google’s Smart Compose has revolutionized communication workflows. Unfortunately, it has also introduced novel attack vectors for cyber criminals. Leveraging recent advancements in AI and natural language processing, malicious actors can exploit vulnerabilities in GenAI systems to orchestrate sophisticated cyberattacks with far-reaching […]

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Why CISOs need to build cyber fault tolerance into their business

CISOs who elevate response and recovery to equal status with prevention are generating more value than those who adhere to outdated zero tolerance for failure mindsets, according to Gartner. “Each new cybersecurity disruption exposes the fact that CISO… Continue reading Why CISOs need to build cyber fault tolerance into their business