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
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
June 18, 2024 at 07:52AM Chorology.ai launched a platform for data security risk and compliance management, helping organizations control data across on-premises and cloud environments. The platform leverages AI to provide data discovery, classification, and mapping, aiming to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats while reducing overall data management costs. The founding team … Read more
June 14, 2024 at 10:27AM Retired U.S. Army General and former NSA Director Paul M. Nakasone has joined the Board of Directors and Safety and Security Committee at OpenAI. His cybersecurity insights will contribute to understanding AI’s role in strengthening cybersecurity. Nakasone’s experience aligns with OpenAI’s mission to ensure safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence. … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 02:42PM OpenAI has flagged five influence operations from China, Iran, Israel, and Russia, all employing AI tools to spread political messaging, but with insignificant impact. Notable activities include Spamouflage from China, Bad Grammar targeting Eastern Europe and the United States, Doppelganger engaging on various platforms, and IUVM from Iran. OpenAI is … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 07:36AM OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the U.N. telecommunications agency’s annual gathering at the AI for Good conference, discussing AI’s societal promise, but faced scrutiny over governance and an AI voice controversy. The discontent coincided with concerns about OpenAI’s business practices and AI safety. The two-day event also focused on AI … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 04:21AM OpenAI revealed five covert influence operations from China, Iran, Israel, and Russia, utilizing AI to manipulate public discourse. These operations involved generating and posting comments, articles, and social media content across various platforms to influence audiences in different regions. Meta also disclosed details of additional influence operations targeting users in … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 06:25PM RSAC 2024 showcased cutting-edge innovations in cybersecurity, particularly in data governance, AI deployment, and security posture management. Discussions centered on securing AI, proactive security posture management, and the convergence of NGSIEM and XDR technologies. The event reflected the industry’s heightened focus on cyber defense in response to evolving threats and … Read more
May 24, 2024 at 07:28PM Steven Kramer, a political consultant from New Orleans, was indicted on charges of felony voter suppression and misdemeanor impersonation of a candidate for creating a deepfake anti-Biden robocall, facing a $6 million FCC fine. Kramer used AI-generated voice cloning and caller ID spoofing technology to influence the New Hampshire Democratic … Read more
May 23, 2024 at 06:09AM Mastercard is integrating artificial intelligence into its fraud-prediction technology in its latest software update to detect compromised credit or debit card numbers quicker, allowing for faster replacement by banks. The update uses patterns and contextual information to identify compromised cardholders sooner, providing proactive alerting and card replacement. The new technology … Read more