#artificialintelligence

AI-Powered Fake News Campaign Targets Western Support for Ukraine and U.S. Elections

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November 29, 2024 at 09:00AM A Moscow-based firm, Social Design Agency, is linked to “Operation Undercut,” aimed at undermining Ukraine and Western support using AI-enhanced videos and fake news sites. This covert campaign targets U.S., European, and Ukrainian audiences, promoting anti-Ukraine sentiment and influencing narratives around the 2024 elections and geopolitical issues. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

It’s Near-Unanimous: AI, ML Make the SOC Better

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November 20, 2024 at 04:30PM A recent Dark Reading survey reveals that 91% of cybersecurity professionals believe AI and machine learning have enhanced their security operations. Key benefits include improved threat detection, reduced false positives, and increased efficiency. These tools are positively impacting enterprise security, streamlining processes, and improving response times for security teams. ### … Read more

RIIG Launches With Risk Intelligence Solutions

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November 20, 2024 at 12:25AM RIIG, a Charlottesville-based cybersecurity provider, leverages AI and machine learning for advanced threat detection. With partnerships among 17 intelligence agencies, it offers risk intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, including vulnerability assessments. Recently emerging from stealth, RIIG raised $3 million in seed funding to enhance product development and client support. ### Meeting … Read more

Letting chatbots run robots ends as badly as you’d expect

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November 15, 2024 at 07:13PM Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics seem ineffective as recent research reveals robots, including those powered by large language models (LLMs), can be manipulated through jailbreaking techniques. This raises serious safety concerns, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures against such vulnerabilities, particularly in physical robotic applications. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Google AI Platform Bugs Leak Proprietary Enterprise LLMs

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November 13, 2024 at 03:13PM Google fixed two vulnerabilities in its Vertex AI platform that could have allowed attackers to access proprietary models. Discovered by Palo Alto Networks, these flaws involved privilege escalation and model exfiltration. While threats were mitigated, researchers emphasize continued vigilance is needed to secure AI environments against potential manipulations and unauthorized … Read more

How CISOs Can Lead the Responsible AI Charge

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November 13, 2024 at 10:01AM The commentary emphasizes the critical role of chief information security officers (CISOs) in safely navigating AI adoption. With 40% of leaders unaware of generative AI’s cyber-risks, CISOs should lead evaluation and governance, ensuring security and compliance. Their proactive management is vital for leveraging AI while mitigating potential risks effectively. ### … Read more

New Essay Competition Explores AI’s Role in Cybersecurity

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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

Antivirus, Anti-Malware Lead Demand for AI/ML Tools

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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

Google’s AI Tool Big Sleep Finds Zero-Day Vulnerability in SQLite Database Engine

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November 4, 2024 at 06:21AM Google identified a zero-day vulnerability in SQLite using its AI framework, Big Sleep. This marks the first real-world vulnerability discovered by an AI agent. The flaw, a stack buffer underflow, has been addressed. Google emphasizes the potential of AI in finding vulnerabilities pre-release, but notes results are still experimental. ### … Read more

Privacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release Again

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November 1, 2024 at 05:45PM Microsoft has delayed the release of its AI tool, Recall, to address cybersecurity concerns raised by professionals about securing user data. Originally set for October, it’s now expected in December, with enhanced privacy features. The company aims to balance AI usability with strong security measures to protect user information. ### … Read more