Recent Security News
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How to weaponize LLMs to auto-hijack websites
February 17, 2024 at 06:46AM Computer scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have shown that large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 can be weaponized to autonomously compromise vulnerable websites. Their agents demonstrated the ability to perform complex tasks without prior knowledge of the vulnerabilities, raising concerns about the potential for autonomous hacks by highly…
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How Businesses Can Safeguard Their Communication Channels Against Hackers
February 17, 2024 at 03:51AM Efficient business communication is vital for success, but it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals. Statistics show a significant rise in cyberattacks, emphasizing the need for businesses to safeguard their communication channels. Steps include using secure platforms, auditing passwords and permissions, investing in cybersecurity protection, training teams in cybersecurity skills,…
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Russian APT ‘Winter Vivern’ Targets European Government, Military
February 17, 2024 at 03:07AM Winter Vivern, a Russia-aligned threat group, exploited cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Roundcube webmail servers across Europe, primarily targeting government, military, and national infrastructure in Georgia, Poland, and Ukraine. Using social engineering techniques and a zero-day exploit, they gained unauthorized access to mail servers, potentially for cyber-espionage serving the interests of…
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Google Open Sources Magika: AI-Powered File Identification Tool
February 17, 2024 at 02:45AM Google has open-sourced Magika, an advanced AI tool to identify file types, boasting a 30% accuracy boost and up to 95% higher precision on hard-to-identify content. Amid concerns about AI misuse, Google emphasizes the need for balanced regulatory AI usage and adoption. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office also raises concerns…
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Google open sources file-identifying Magika AI for malware hunters and others
February 16, 2024 at 09:19PM Google has open sourced Magika, a machine-learning-powered file identifier, as part of its AI Cyber Defense Initiative. It aims to provide better automated tools for IT network defenders. Magika uses a trained model to rapidly identify file types from file data, enhancing security. Google also plans to partner with startups…