Google claims Big Sleep ‘first’ AI to spot freshly committed security bug that fuzzing missed

November 5, 2024 at 01:43AM Google’s AI model, Big Sleep, claims to be the first to identify a memory safety vulnerability—a stack buffer underflow—in SQLite before its release. Developed by Project Zero and DeepMind, Big Sleep aims to enhance bug detection beyond traditional fuzzing methods. This marks a significant advancement in AI-driven software security. ### … Read more

GreyNoise Credits AI for Spotting Exploit Attempts on IoT Livestream Cams

November 1, 2024 at 09:30AM GreyNoise Intelligence reported that its internal AI tool identified attempts to exploit critical vulnerabilities in commercial livestream IoT cameras, enhancing security awareness in the IoT sector. This highlights the importance of AI in detecting potential threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Internal AI Tool**: GreyNoise Intelligence has developed an internal AI tool … Read more

The Open Source Initiative Announces Open Source AI Definition

October 30, 2024 at 03:33PM The Open Source AI Definition (OSAID) v.1.0 was launched at All Things Open 2024 after extensive community collaboration. This definition establishes standards for evaluating AI systems as Open Source, emphasizing transparency in training data. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) aims to guide the industry in fostering an Open Source AI … Read more

First ChatGPT Jailbreak Disclosed via Mozilla’s New AI Bug Bounty Program

October 29, 2024 at 05:12AM A new ChatGPT jailbreak has been revealed through Mozilla’s newly launched 0Din gen-AI bug bounty program, as reported by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **New Development**: A new jailbreak for ChatGPT has been disclosed. 2. **Source**: The information was shared through Mozilla’s 0Din gen-AI bug bounty program. 3. **Publication**: The … Read more

New Scoring System Helps Secure the Open Source AI Model Supply Chain

October 24, 2024 at 06:09AM AI models from Hugging Face may harbor hidden issues similar to open-source software from platforms like GitHub. A new scoring system has been introduced to enhance the security of the open-source AI model supply chain. This aims to address potential vulnerabilities in AI models. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Similarity in Issues**: … Read more

Anthropic’s latest Claude model can interact with computers – what could go wrong?

October 24, 2024 at 12:40AM Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model now allows direct interaction with computers, enhancing its capabilities. This new feature raises concerns over AI safety, including risks of prompt injection and cybersecurity threats. Anthropic advises developers to take precautions to mitigate these risks while experimenting with the new functionality. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Google SynthID Adding Invisible Watermarks to AI-Generated Content

October 23, 2024 at 01:37PM Google has introduced SynthID, a technology that embeds invisible watermarks in AI-generated content from its Gemini and Lyria tools. This initiative aims to enhance the verification of authenticity across various media formats, addressing challenges posed by the proliferation of generative AI outputs. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **New Technology Launch:** Google has … Read more

Swift to Launch AI-Powered Fraud Defence to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

October 17, 2024 at 04:50PM Swift announced the launch of AI-enhanced fraud detection for global payments in January 2025, following successful collaboration with banks. This service builds on existing capabilities, using data to identify suspicious transactions in real-time. The initiative aims to combat financial fraud, which cost the industry $485 billion in 2023. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

OT Risk Management Firm DeNexus Raises $17.5 Million

October 16, 2024 at 09:04AM DeRisk is an AI and ML-based analytics platform designed to address cyber risks in operational technology for critical industries. The firm DeNexus, which specializes in operational technology risk management, has raised $17.5 million to enhance its offerings. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Company Overview**: DeRisk is an AI and ML-driven data analytics … Read more

Leveraging AI/ML for next-gen SOC environments

October 14, 2024 at 10:50AM The article highlights challenges faced by traditional Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and suggests that integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning can enhance threat detection, response, and overall security operations. Tools like Wazuh simplify SOC setup while leveraging AI/ML for real-time monitoring and enriched data analysis to combat advanced cyber threats. … Read more