#TechTrends

New Qilin.B Ransomware Variant Emerges with Improved Encryption and Evasion Tactics

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October 24, 2024 at 01:35PM Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated variant of Qilin ransomware, named Qilin.B, featuring advanced encryption methods like AES-256-CTR and Chacha20. This ransomware disrupts backup systems and evades detection, posing significant threats, particularly to U.S. healthcare institutions, which face substantial financial losses from such attacks. ### Meeting Takeaways – October 24, … Read more

Anthropic’s latest Claude model can interact with computers – what could go wrong?

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October 24, 2024 at 12:40AM Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model now allows direct interaction with computers, enhancing its capabilities. This new feature raises concerns over AI safety, including risks of prompt injection and cybersecurity threats. Anthropic advises developers to take precautions to mitigate these risks while experimenting with the new functionality. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

AI and Hardware Hacking on the Rise

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October 21, 2024 at 06:13AM Bugcrowd’s report, “Inside the Mind of a Hacker,” explores insights from a major hacker community. It highlights the increasing trends in AI and hardware hacking, reflecting evolving challenges in cybersecurity. The findings underscore the need for heightened awareness and proactive measures in the tech security landscape. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Report … Read more

Time to Get Strict With DMARC

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October 18, 2024 at 03:41PM As of early 2024, DMARC adoption surged, with a 60% increase in domains implementing it due to Google and Yahoo’s requirements. However, many businesses remain hesitant to adopt stricter enforcement policies, fearing that legitimate emails may be lost. Improved compliance and awareness of DMARC’s importance are crucial for email security. … Read more

The Lingering Beige Desktop Paradox

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October 14, 2024 at 09:56PM The commentary reflects on the challenges of “shadow IT” in the security industry, emphasizing the prevalence of outdated systems (“beige desktops”) running unvetted code. While organizations implement controls, shadow IT persists. The author questions whether the Chief Information Security Officer or the Chief Financial Officer should bear responsibility for this … Read more

Oracle Ads have had it: $2B operation shuts down after dwindling to $300M

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June 13, 2024 at 04:05PM Oracle Advertising is shutting down after a decline in revenue. The company’s stock has risen due to deals with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and OpenAI. This move follows a series of acquisitions and challenges related to data privacy laws and legal issues. Industry experts suggest a shifting landscape for advertising … Read more

AWS CISO: Pay Attention to How AI Uses Your Data

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March 22, 2024 at 06:36PM Amazon Web Services CISO, Chris Betz, discusses generative AI as a time-saving tool with potential risks. Got it. It seems that Chris Betz discussed the dual nature of generative AI, highlighting its potential as a time-saving tool but also emphasizing its potential risks. Full Article

Survey Shows a Surge in (Artificial) Intelligence

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January 22, 2024 at 09:08AM Generative AI (GenAI) gained attention in 2023, with 2024 seeing a move towards practical applications. It holds promise for human augmentation, productivity, and creativity, but raises cybersecurity concerns. A survey by Omdia highlights the symbiotic relationship between GenAI and cybersecurity, showing growing interest and evolving cybersecurity strategies. Vendors face the … Read more