Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI Can Help the Good Guys, Too

October 30, 2023 at 03:08AM The Dartmouth Conference in 1955 predicted that machines could simulate aspects of intelligence through precise descriptions. AI research progressed slowly until language tools like ChatGPT emerged, presenting both risks and benefits. IT professionals are concerned about cybercriminals using these tools, but still plan to integrate AI into their security programs. … Read more

Academics Devise Cyber Intrusion Detection System for Unmanned Robots

October 16, 2023 at 10:36AM Australian researchers have developed an AI-driven cyber intrusion detection system to assist unmanned military robots in identifying man-in-the-middle (MitM) cyberattacks. The system, which uses deep learning convolutional neural networks (CNNs), aims to reduce vulnerabilities in the robot operating system (ROS) used by civilian and military robots. The algorithm achieved 99% … Read more

Microsoft Offers Up to $15,000 in New AI Bug Bounty Program

October 13, 2023 at 06:18AM Microsoft has launched a bug bounty program specifically focused on vulnerabilities in its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Bing search engine. The program offers rewards of up to $15,000 for vulnerabilities found in bing.com and associated applications. Microsoft is particularly interested in vulnerabilities related to inference manipulation, model manipulation, and inferential information … Read more