May 10, 2024 at 09:06AM The RSA Conference 2024 highlighted the looming threat of sophisticated deepfake media that can manipulate and deceive. Kevin Mandia of Mandiant at Google Cloud warns of the upcoming surge in realistic deepfakes, necessitating new detection and prevention methods such as watermarks. Additionally, there is an urgent need to counter cybercriminals … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 07:11AM The rise of Deepfakes and AI-driven disinformation poses a significant threat to elections, with the upcoming US presidential election at risk. The ease of access to AI technology allows for the spread of misinformation, making it challenging for citizens to discern real news. Vigilance and critical thinking are crucial in … Read more
March 19, 2024 at 10:12AM Generative AI, used in cyber threats, can create self-augmenting malware to evade YARA rules. This allows for the modification of malware code to bypass detection, posing risks in impersonation and reconnaissance operations. Organizations are urged to be cautious with publicly accessible images and videos to mitigate such threats. Additionally, there … Read more
March 7, 2024 at 12:57PM The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ramped up efforts to address election security concerns, setting up an Election Operations Center and providing cybersecurity support for state and local elections. The agency is combating evolving threats such as deepfakes and misinformation, with various initiatives and resources in place to … Read more
March 6, 2024 at 08:31AM SecurityWeek will host the AI Risk Summit on June 25-26, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, CA. The summit brings together industry experts to discuss the risks of deploying AI tools, adversarial use of AI technology, compliance and regulations, and cybersecurity. Registration is open with a discounted rate … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 12:09PM SecurityWeek’s Cyber Insights 2024 discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the impact of AI. The text highlights diverse expert opinions on AI’s role in cyber threats including phishing, deepfakes and disinformation. It also addresses the implications of AI in regulatory environments and proposes a dualistic perspective of AI as both a … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 12:36PM Reken, an AI-defense cybersecurity firm, secured an oversubscribed $10 million seed funding without a publicly available product. The funding from Greycroft, FPV Ventures, Firebolt Ventures, Fika Ventures, Omega Venture Partners, Homebrew, and JAZZ Venture Partners, will support undisclosed R&D. Co-founded by industry veterans, Reken aims to tackle the growing threat … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 10:13AM Generative AI tools are becoming a nightmare for security teams as they are used to create deepfakes and sophisticated phishing emails. A survey shows that 56% of employees use generative AI at work, but only 26% of organizations have policies in place. Shadow AI, unauthorized AI tool usage, poses a … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 11:32PM Verification platform Sumsub has released its “State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023” report, highlighting the regulations and practices surrounding crypto company verification. The report reveals increasing fraud patterns and deepfake usage, with 77% of companies experiencing new attack methods. It also identifies a shift towards non-document … Read more