December 11, 2023 at 09:02AM Join the webinar “Securing Your Cloud Starts by Understanding It” on 18 December, 4pm GMT/11am ET/8am PT. Darktrace’s Nabil Zoldjalali and The Register’s Tim Phillips will discuss implementing effective detection and response to secure your cloud environment, focusing on using AI to understand and protect your unique cloud environment. Sign … Read more
December 6, 2023 at 05:27AM Organizations must prioritize securing critical data and IT infrastructure against a growing threat landscape and stringent regulations. Intel’s confidential computing, featuring in their 4th Generation Xeon processors, offers encryption-based protection for AI-powered applications, ensuring data security in storage, transit, and processing, while enabling regulatory compliance. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Prioritization: Organizations … Read more
November 20, 2023 at 09:33AM Microsoft has hired Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, two key figures from OpenAI, to lead its new advanced AI research team. Altman’s firing from OpenAI caused tension within the company, leading new CEO Emmett Shear to promise an investigation. Despite the rift, both Shear and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella remain … Read more
November 18, 2023 at 07:15AM Open AI has removed CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Altman’s departure has brought uncertainty to the future of … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 07:21AM The recent rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including healthcare, public transport, and environmental breakthroughs. However, nations like China and Russia are also investing heavily in AI to leverage its power for disinformation campaigns, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity. AI-driven disinformation techniques … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 04:43PM Researchers at Trend Micro are warning of a new trend called “virtual kidnapping” which combines cyber compromise, social media intel, and AI voice cloning software to convince targets that their loved ones have been kidnapped. Attackers are increasingly leveraging advanced AI technology to make these attacks more convincing. Traditional security … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 02:18PM Travelers, a property and casualty insurance company, will acquire Corvus Insurance Holdings for $435 million. Corvus, founded in 2017, specializes in cyber insurance and uses artificial intelligence for data analysis. The acquisition will help Travelers expand its presence in the evolving cyber insurance market and gain cutting-edge capabilities in underwriting … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 07:09AM Frontier AI, the latest buzzword in artificial intelligence, is generating concern about its potential dangers and the need for safeguards. The British government is hosting a two-day summit on frontier AI, drawing officials from various countries and major AI companies. While some argue for immediate regulation, the UK maintains the … Read more
October 31, 2023 at 03:43PM The US and 40 other countries plan to sign a pledge stating that they will never pay a ransom to cybercriminals. This initiative aims to cut off the funding for ransomware attacks. The US, being heavily affected by these threats, is leading the effort. The alliance will share information about … Read more
October 30, 2023 at 03:08AM CISOs today require a combination of technical and business skills. They must be critical thinkers who can contribute to strategic business discussions. They need to educate and communicate effectively with boards and decision-makers. CISOs benefit from diverse perspectives gained through different industries and roles. They must also promote a multi-layered … Read more