February 8, 2024 at 01:02PM The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way we work and live is widely recognized. However, there is a need for responsible and strategic implementation. Key priorities for 2024 include addressing the gap between AI advancements and regulations, mitigating bias, strengthening explainability, developing AI talent, and embedding AI … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 02:30PM Europcar denies data breach, stating shared customer data is fake after a threat actor claimed to have info for 50M customers. The alleged data, including personal info, was offered on a hacking forum. Europcar confirms the data is fabricated and not from their database. Experts suggest the data was likely … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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