November 14, 2024 at 11:32AM Cyber risk management firm Bitsight has announced its acquisition of threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for $115 million. This deal will enhance Bitsight’s capabilities in risk management and threat detection, providing organizations with comprehensive insights into their attack surfaces and bolstering their cybersecurity measures with real-time, AI-driven data. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 08:10AM The Munich Security Conference and the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative are launching the AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition, inviting essays on AI’s impact on cybersecurity in Europe. The top five essays will receive cash prizes, and the winner will attend the 2025 conference. Submissions are due by January 2, 2025. … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 06:26PM Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly adopted in cybersecurity, enhancing tools like firewalls and antivirus systems. A Dark Reading survey found significant use in phishing detection and threat response. While many use AI/ML, adoption in areas like fraud detection and user behavior analytics remains developing. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 04:03PM The 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study reveals a hiring halt in cybersecurity despite 90% of organizations facing skill shortages. Budget constraints are the primary obstacle, with job satisfaction dropping. However, 73% of workers seek to upskill, and many see artificial intelligence as a potential solution for workforce challenges. ### Meeting … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 05:20PM The Lazarus Group is targeting cryptocurrency users with a sophisticated scam involving a fake game website, exploiting a Chrome zero-day bug, and utilizing professional social media accounts. Researchers from Kaspersky warn this campaign, launched in February, highlights Lazarus’s evolving tactics and focus on generating revenue for North Korea’s missile program. … Read more
October 12, 2024 at 02:10PM OpenAI reported that its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has been exploited in over 20 cyber operations for creating malware, spreading misinformation, and phishing. Threat actors from China and Iran used the tool for tasks like vulnerability research and scripting. OpenAI has banned the accounts involved and shared relevant data with cybersecurity … Read more
October 2, 2024 at 10:10AM The global rise of sophisticated cybercrimes presents daily challenges for the cybersecurity industry, driving the integration of AI into security measures. However, the belief in AI as the sole solution for cybersecurity is debunked through various myths, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach that combines AI with traditional security … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 07:38AM PwC’s cybersecurity report reveals that cloud threats are the top concern for 42% of business leaders, despite ransomware being lower on the list. Concerns align with least preparedness, with cloud attacks at 42%. Generative AI poses a growing security risk but also aids threat intelligence. Regulatory requirements drive cybersecurity investment … Read more
September 24, 2024 at 10:03AM Summary: Business risks encompass various categories, all affected by cyber-risks. Market research shows strong cybersecurity correlates with higher shareholder return. Chief information security officers are adopting artificial intelligence to counter evolving cyber threats, but express mixed feelings about AI risks. Elevating cyber-risk management to essential protocol and recognizing cyber-risks as … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 10:04AM The Verizon “Data Breach Investigations Report” (DBIR) is a highly credible annual report providing valuable insights into data breaches and cyber threats. The 2024 report raised questions about the role of generative AI in cyberattacks in contrast to the findings. Six use cases of generative AI in cybercrime were highlighted, … Read more