June 28, 2024 at 01:19PM AI Pulse from Trend Micro summarizes the latest AI cybersecurity news. It covers Siri’s integration with OpenAI, the growth of AI-enabled fraud, and the cybercrime risks associated with the upcoming Paris Olympics. The blog discusses the implications of ChatGPT’s launch, advancements in AI technology, and potential threats, urging vigilance in … Read more
June 26, 2024 at 05:26PM A new direct prompt injection attack called “Skeleton Key” bypasses ethical and safety guardrails in generative AI like ChatGPT, allowing access to offensive or illegal content. Microsoft found that by providing context and disclaimers, most AIs can be convinced malicious requests are for “research purposes.” Microsoft has fixed the issue … Read more
June 11, 2024 at 06:45AM Apple has introduced Private Cloud Compute (PCC), a secure cloud intelligence system for processing AI tasks while preserving privacy. This coincides with the release of new generative AI features called Apple Intelligence. Both on-device features and those using PCC promise privacy protections, with a focus on data security and user … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 03:08PM OpenAI forms a safety and security committee led by company directors Bret Taylor, Adam D’Angelo, Nicole Seligman, and CEO Sam Altman. The committee will make safety and security recommendations for OpenAI’s projects and operations, starting with a 90-day evaluation period. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact on societal … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 11:12AM OpenAI announced the establishment of a safety and security committee to advise on critical decisions for its projects and operations. This comes amidst debate on AI safety, following resignations and criticism from researchers. The company is training a new AI model and claims industry-leading capability and safety. The committee, including … Read more
May 22, 2024 at 06:30AM Customer chatbots based on gen-AI engines are growing, easy to develop but challenging to secure. Recent incidents expose vulnerabilities, with one chatbot being manipulated into unconventional behavior. A study by Immersive Labs further reveals the susceptibility of chatbots to prompt engineering, raising concerns about the adequacy of existing guardrails and … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 11:18AM Trend Micro’s 2023 investigation at the 2024 RSA Conference revealed criminals continue to lag in AI adoption. They identified a criminal LLM called WormGPT and potential scams, like EscapeGPT and FraudGPT. Criminals prefer mainstream AI products over building their own systems and use deepfake services for illicit activities. Trend Micro … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 11:27AM Israeli AI security startup Apex emerged from stealth mode with $7 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures, with participation from angel investors, including Sam Altman. Founded in 2023, Apex aims to address security issues introduced by the increasing use of generative-AI … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 08:41AM Security startup Knostic emerged from stealth with $3.3 million pre-seed funding to address AI adoption challenges. Co-founder Gadi Evron emphasizes the need for personalized “need to know” access controls for large language models. Knostic’s approach enables tailored information access based on the user’s role, enhancing data privacy and AI adoption. … Read more
April 1, 2024 at 06:39PM US House of Representatives staff are temporarily barred from using Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot and AI tools due to data security concerns. The decision aligns with previous restrictions on similar AI tools. The House is awaiting a government-specific version of Copilot with enhanced security features, addressing fears of data leaks to … Read more