The Ghost of Christmas Past – AI’s Past, Present and Future

December 12, 2024 at 09:41AM The rapid growth of AI since GenAI’s emergence in 2022 has transformed operations and cybersecurity. However, despite its hype, GenAI hasn’t yet provided substantial business value. Moving forward, a focus on SynthAI, which synthesizes information for better decision-making, is essential, emphasizing the need for careful strategy and long-term ROI. ### … Read more

Google’s Willow Chip Signals the Urgency of Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

December 11, 2024 at 07:11AM Google’s Willow chip, announced on December 9, 2024, can solve complex problems in minutes, demonstrating significant advancements in quantum computing. It features below-threshold error correction, reducing reliance on error-correcting qubits. While impressive, experts caution that the breakthrough is incremental and still distant from achieving cryptographically relevant quantum computing. ### Meeting … Read more

Microsoft Bets $10,000 on Prompt Injection Protections of LLM Email Client

December 10, 2024 at 08:27AM Microsoft has launched the LLMail-Inject hacking challenge, offering $10,000 in prizes for breaking defenses in a simulated email client using an instruction-tuned large language model. The challenge runs until January 20, 2025, featuring 40 unique scenarios. Participants can form teams of up to five and must register via GitHub. ### … Read more

Google Launches Open-Source Patch Validation Tool

December 9, 2024 at 07:34PM Google’s Vanir tool enhances Android security patch validation by automating the identification of missing updates through static code analysis. Covering 95% of known vulnerabilities with a 97% accuracy rate, it significantly reduces patch fix time, offering efficiency improvements for manufacturers and potential adaptability for other platforms. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Complexity … Read more

Google Open Sources Security Patch Validation Tool for Android

December 6, 2024 at 07:00AM Google has open-sourced Vanir, a patch validation tool for Android developers to detect missing security patches efficiently. With automated code scanning, Vanir improves security update processes for OEMs, streamlining vulnerability management. The tool, which supports C/C++ and Java, can also be adapted for other ecosystems beyond security validation. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more

Virtual Event Today: Cyber AI & Automation Summit

December 4, 2024 at 07:55AM The Cyber AI & Automation Summit, hosted by SecurityWeek today, December 4th, from 11AM – 4PM ET, focuses on AI’s transformative role in cybersecurity. Key topics include practical AI applications, risk reduction, and automation challenges, featuring expert speakers and product demos in an interactive online format. **Takeaways from SecurityWeek’s Cyber … Read more

Hacker Conversations: Dan McInerney and Puzzle-Driven Hacking

December 3, 2024 at 09:58AM Dan McInerney, a psychology graduate turned lead AI threat researcher, views hackers as puzzle solvers rather than merely curious disassemblers. His journey began with jailbreaking an iPod, leading him to a fulfilling career in computer security. McInerney emphasizes the thrill of solving problems over moral superiority in hacking. ### Meeting … Read more

Severity of the risk facing the UK is widely underestimated, NCSC annual review warns

December 3, 2024 at 06:49AM The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reported a significant increase in severe cyber threats, tripling to 12 incidents, with overall cases rising by 16%. Predicted vulnerabilities emphasize the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures, particularly against risks from state actors like China and Russia, amid a growing cybercrime ecosystem. ### Meeting … Read more

Mozilla really wants you to set Firefox as default Windows browser

December 2, 2024 at 05:41PM Mozilla is testing a new setup screen for Firefox that encourages users to set it as their default browser during installation. This approach, which includes default options for pinning to the taskbar and data import, aims to enhance user onboarding and increase adoption amid competition from Google and Microsoft. ### … Read more

Name That Edge Toon: Shackled!

December 2, 2024 at 02:09PM Submit your best cybersecurity-related captions by December 31 for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Post your ideas on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Last month’s winner, Matthew Tompkins, received the prize for his creative caption. Thank you to all who participated! **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Caption Contest:** Participants are … Read more