AI Learning Initiative Launches for UAE Women

January 24, 2024 at 01:19PM The UAE National Program for Coders will train 100 Emirati women in AI and cybersecurity through the “AI-Forward” initiative, in partnership with Ureed.com and Meem Foundation. The virtual program, conducted over eight weeks, will focus on data labeling and annotation, with quizzes, classes, and flexible schedules. This aligns with the … Read more

UK says AI will empower ransomware over the next two years

January 24, 2024 at 12:01PM The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that AI tools will intensify cyber attacks over the next two years. Both skilled and novice cybercriminals are leveraging AI for varied purposes, making attacks more sophisticated. AI’s impact will be evolutionary, enhancing existing threats, and potentially enabling advanced tools for cyber … Read more

GCHQ’s NCSC warns of ‘realistic possibility’ AI will help state-backed malware evade detection

January 24, 2024 at 01:34AM The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) suggests that by 2025, AI could significantly enhance attackers’ tools, making malware harder to detect and enabling quicker identification of valuable data for extortion. The report warns of increased cyber attacks, predicts AI’s widespread use by cyber criminals, and emphasizes the need to … Read more

AI Program Poised to Advance Cybersecurity in Abu Dhabi

January 23, 2024 at 03:06PM Abu Dhabi has established the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) to bolster national cybersecurity and advance its AI and technology sector. With a focus on research, infrastructure, and collaboration, AIATC aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leader in AI. Experts anticipate a pivotal role for cybersecurity within … Read more

AI Testing Startup RagaAI Emerges From Stealth With $4.7M in Seed Funding

January 23, 2024 at 10:30AM RagaAI, an AI testing platform, emerges from stealth mode with $4.7 million seed funding led by pi Ventures. The San Francisco startup, founded by Gaurav Agarwal, focuses on automated testing to enhance AI security and reliability. It plans to invest in R&D and team expansion to strengthen its testing tools … Read more

Accenture and SandboxAQ Collaborate to Help Organizations Protect Data

January 16, 2024 at 05:44PM Accenture and SandboxAQ are partnering to offer AI and quantum computing solutions for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The collaboration aims to help organizations identify and mitigate threats posed by AI-enabled cyberattacks and quantum computing-based decryption. Accenture will leverage SandboxAQ’s Security Suite to provide comprehensive AI-enabled cryptographic management. The partnership will also develop … Read more

AI-Powered Misinformation is the World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says

January 11, 2024 at 09:43AM The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report identified artificially powered misinformation as the top immediate risk to the global economy, with environmental risks posing long-term threats. The report emphasized the potential impact of AI on polarizing societies and eroding democracy, and highlighted the risks associated with deepfake technology and AI-powered … Read more

The Unlikely Romance of Hackers and Government Suitors

December 14, 2023 at 10:08AM The annual Hack the Capitol event brings together scientists, hackers, and policymakers to educate about critical cybersecurity challenges. The convergence of AI, security concerns, and policy efforts is evident. Public support for new policy guardrails has reinforced government and industry involvement with bug bounties. Government agencies have stepped up to … Read more

Read the clouds, reduce the cyber risk

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

Shielding the data that drives AI

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