#artificialintelligence

Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone Joins Ballistic Ventures as Strategic Advisor

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August 5, 2024 at 09:42AM Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone has joined cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm Ballistic Ventures as a Strategic Advisor. With extensive experience in national security and cyber operations, Nakasone will provide strategic support to the firm’s portfolio companies. His appointment emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing cyber threats. … Read more

CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer

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August 3, 2024 at 12:24PM CISA appointed Lisa Einstein as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Einstein, who has been leading CISA’s AI efforts since 2023, served as the Executive Director of the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. CISA’s Director, Jen Easterly, expressed enthusiasm for Einstein’s new role, emphasizing the importance of responsible governance and secure … Read more

Embedding AI security from the get go

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July 31, 2024 at 11:07AM The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is just beginning, with an estimated 250m users of AI-enabled applications and services in 2021, set to double by 2027 and reach 1bn by 2029. However, cybercriminals are also leveraging AI for more efficient attacks. Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora discusses AI’s impact … Read more

AI-Powered Deepfake Tools Becoming More Accessible Than Ever

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July 30, 2024 at 03:08PM Trend Micro’s research reveals the rapid evolution of AI-powered hacking services, posing increased threats to cybersecurity. The availability and sophistication of deepfake technology in the cybercrime underground are growing, providing opportunities for mass exploitation. Additionally, defunct criminal services are re-emerging with new functionalities, emphasizing the need for proactive cybersecurity measures. … Read more

AI Pulse: Brazil Gets Bold with Meta, Interpol’s Red Flag & more

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July 30, 2024 at 03:08PM AI Pulse provides insights on the challenges and importance of AI regulation. The second edition discusses Brazil’s action against Meta’s data scraping, copyright issues with AI training data, and law enforcement warnings on deepfakes. It highlights the need for robust regulations and proactive measures to ensure data privacy and integrity … Read more

Meta Halts AI Use in Brazil Following Data Protection Authority’s Ban

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July 18, 2024 at 04:00AM Meta has suspended the use of generative artificial intelligence in Brazil following objections from the country’s data protection authority over privacy concerns. The halt is due to talks with Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority to address the issue. This follows a trend of tech giants facing regulatory challenges over data … Read more

Hacker Stole Secrets From OpenAI

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July 5, 2024 at 12:42PM OpenAI experienced an undisclosed breach in early 2023, where attacker stole employee forum discussions. The event raised internal concerns over security measures. Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI employee, expressed concerns over AGI security and was fired. This incident illuminates internal disagreements on OpenAI’s security approach and its impact on national … Read more

The Emerging Role of AI in Open-Source Intelligence

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July 3, 2024 at 08:18AM The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) introduced a new strategy for open-source intelligence (OSINT), highlighting its significance in information gathering. The exponential growth of digital data has challenged traditional OSINT methods, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the field, enabling more efficient data … Read more

1Touch.io Integrates AI Into Mainframe Security

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June 28, 2024 at 09:35AM 1touch.io has launched its mainframe security posture management (MSPM) product, utilizing contextual AI to enhance data discovery and classification accuracy. Mainframes, supporting majority of global IT workloads, face security challenges in hybrid cloud environments. MSPM offers comprehensive visibility and fast database scanning, integrating with mainframe data sources and supporting various … Read more

AI Weights: Securing the Heart and Soft Underbelly of Artificial Intelligence

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June 20, 2024 at 08:32AM AI model weights control system outputs, but if altered or “poisoned,” they can produce erroneous and potentially dangerous results. Securing these weights is crucial for maintaining the reliability and safety of artificial intelligence systems. This was highlighted in a post on SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway … Read more