Offensive AI: The Sine Qua Non of Cybersecurity

July 26, 2024 at 07:06AM The article discusses the evolution of cybersecurity, tracing it back to the emergence of computer viruses like Creeper on ARPANET. It highlights the development of defensive measures like antivirus software and the current need to understand and develop offensive AI to combat sophisticated threats. It also promotes an upcoming workshop … Read more

Library Cyber-Defenses Are Falling Down

February 21, 2024 at 08:38AM Cultural institutions like libraries and museums face increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks, as demonstrated by the recent ransomware attack on the British Library. Perpetrators seek to not only gain financially but also control and manipulate historical and cultural narratives. These institutions lack the resources needed for effective defense, requiring improved cybersecurity … Read more

Debate Roils Over Extent of Nation-State Cyber Involvement in Gaza

December 12, 2023 at 03:34PM Are hacktivists controlled by nation-states or acting independently as contractors? Based on the meeting notes, the discussion seems to revolve around the question of whether hacktivists are under the control of nation-states or if they are independent contractors acting on behalf of those states. This is an important consideration for … Read more