Identifying Rogue AI

September 20, 2024 at 08:21AM The article discusses the risks associated with agentic AI, emphasizing the potential for creating rogue AI and the need for mitigations. It highlights OpenAI’s release of the ‘o1’ model and its potential for deceptive capabilities. The text stresses the importance of protecting the agentic ecosystem and building trust in AI … Read more

$2.5 Million Offered at Upcoming ‘Matrix Cup’ Chinese Hacking Contest 

May 13, 2024 at 06:48AM Matrix Cup, a leading Chinese cybersecurity competition, offers a $2.5 million prize pool, with emphasis on zero-day exploits targeting Western technology products. The contest encompasses a diverse array of targets, including operating systems, smartphones, enterprise products, networking devices, web browsers, and more. However, it remains unclear if vulnerabilities demonstrated will … Read more

Ransomware payments drop to record low as victims refuse to pay

January 29, 2024 at 11:36AM Ransomware victims paying ransom demands dropped to a record low of 29% in Q4 2023, a trend started in mid-2021. Coveware attributes this to better organization preparedness, distrust towards cybercriminals, and legal pressure. Ransom payments had an average of $568,705 and a median of $200,000, with a drop in victimized … Read more