Narrowing the Focus of AI in Security

November 7, 2023 at 08:06AM The AI industry has seen a surge in investment and attention in recent months, with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google leading the way. Machine learning and data science have become integral to the development of AI, and universities and corporations have invested in the necessary resources. While Gartner … Read more

Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI Can Help the Good Guys, Too

October 30, 2023 at 03:08AM The Dartmouth Conference in 1955 predicted that machines could simulate aspects of intelligence through precise descriptions. AI research progressed slowly until language tools like ChatGPT emerged, presenting both risks and benefits. IT professionals are concerned about cybercriminals using these tools, but still plan to integrate AI into their security programs. … Read more

IriusRisk Brings Threat Modeling to Machine Learning Systems

October 26, 2023 at 10:06PM Organizations are increasingly adopting threat modeling to identify security flaws in software design, particularly with the rising use of machine learning. Threat modeling helps organizations understand security risks and mitigate them in machine learning systems. IriusRisk offers a threat modeling tool that automates the process and includes an AI & … Read more

Jupyter Notebook Ripe for Cloud Credential Theft, Researchers Warn

October 18, 2023 at 06:04AM Researchers have discovered a Tunisian hacker using Jupyter Notebook and malware to engage in cryptomining and compromise cloud systems. The incident highlights the importance of prioritizing cloud security as advanced productivity tools are increasingly adopted. Jupyter Notebook is an open-source platform for creating notebook documents that is used in data … Read more

AI algorithm detects MitM attacks on unmanned military vehicles

October 15, 2023 at 01:53PM Researchers at the University of South Australia and Charles Sturt University have developed an algorithm using machine learning to detect man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks on unmanned military robots. The algorithm, tested on a replica of the GVR-BOT used by the U.S. Army, achieved a 99% success rate in preventing attacks. The … Read more