AI Weights: Securing the Heart and Soft Underbelly of Artificial Intelligence

June 20, 2024 at 08:32AM AI model weights control system outputs, but if altered or “poisoned,” they can produce erroneous and potentially dangerous results. Securing these weights is crucial for maintaining the reliability and safety of artificial intelligence systems. This was highlighted in a post on SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway … Read more

Highly Evasive SquidLoader Malware Targets China

June 20, 2024 at 08:32AM Chinese-speaking victims have been targeted by a threat actor using the SquidLoader malware loader in recent attacks. The highly evasive SquidLoader malware is aimed at China. [SecurityWeek] Based on the meeting notes: – A threat actor has been using the SquidLoader malware loader in recent attacks targeting Chinese-speaking victims. – … Read more

Tech Leaders to Gather for AI Risk Summit at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay June 25-26, 2024

June 17, 2024 at 10:14AM SecurityWeek is hosting the AI Risk Summit + CISO Forum Summer Summit on June 25-26, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. The event will gather security and risk management executives, AI researchers, and business stakeholders to discuss practical guidance on cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence. More information … Read more

Event Preview: AI Risk Summit + CISO Forum at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay | June 25-26, 2024

June 14, 2024 at 03:00AM The AI Risk Summit + CISO Forum Summer Summit will take place on June 25-26, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. The event brings together experts in AI, security, and risk management to discuss real-world examples and provide guidance on risk management and cybersecurity. Keynotes, panel discussions, and advanced … Read more

Adobe Plugs Code Execution Holes in After Effects, Illustrator

June 11, 2024 at 02:36PM Adobe has released fixes for critical vulnerabilities, addressing the risk of code execution attacks on Windows and macOS platforms. The vulnerabilities were identified in After Effects and Illustrator. This highlights the importance of applying patches promptly to mitigate potential security threats. Upon review of the meeting notes, it appears that … Read more

Eric Goldstein Leaving CISA for Private Sector Role

May 20, 2024 at 10:37AM Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity at DHS’s CISA, is leaving for a private sector role. CISA director Jen Easterly confirmed his departure and praised his work. Goldstein will assume a cybersecurity leadership position, but the company has not been disclosed. He previously held roles at Goldman Sachs … Read more

FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures

April 25, 2024 at 08:15AM The FTC is issuing $5.6 million in refunds to 117,000 Ring customers following a 2023 settlement over security issues. This action is a response to reported security failures. [Source: SecurityWeek] Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the FTC is issuing $5.6 million in refunds to more … Read more

RubyCarp: Insights Into the Longevity of a Romanian Cybercriminal Gang

April 12, 2024 at 11:36AM The Sysdig Threat Research Team has discovered a longstanding Romanian cybercriminal group named RubyCarp, operating discreetly for at least a decade. The group’s distinct activities and tool suite have been unveiled, shedding light on its cryptomining and credential phishing focus. Despite its low profile, Sysdig has accessed the group, provoking … Read more

Google Adds V8 Sandbox to Chrome

April 8, 2024 at 07:36AM Google has introduced a new sandbox to combat memory safety bugs in its Chrome V8 engine. The tech giant also included it in the bug bounty program, aiming to enhance the browser’s security. This update was featured on SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Google is implementing … Read more

Ransomware Group Takes Credit for Attack on Boat Dealer MarineMax

March 22, 2024 at 11:36AM The Rhysida ransomware group claims responsibility for the cyberattack on MarineMax, offering to sell stolen data for 15 bitcoins. With over 125 global locations and 4,000 employees, MarineMax reported a revenue of $500 million in Q1 2024. It faces disruption but asserts that it doesn’t store sensitive data in the … Read more