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AI-Enhanced Phishing Driving Ransomware Surge
Reported ransomware attacks targeting municipalities, education and healthcare in 2023 has quadrupled compared with 2021
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Microsoft Rolled Out “Enhanced Security” Features With Edge 98
The enhanced security features in Microsoft Edge 98 prevent threats without affecting browsing experience. Plus, it now supports Linux, Mac.
Bleeping Computer
Google Gmail continuously nagging to enable Enhanced Safe Browsing
Google is urging users to activate its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature via numerous alerts in Gmail that keep coming back, even after you acknowledge them.
ZDNet
Ransomware victims continue to pay up, while also bracing for AI-enhanced attacks
Most organizations have paid up in a ransomware attack, with more than half shelling out over $100,000, and most see generative AI offering malicious hackers more ways to launch attacks, according to a recent survey.
The Cyber Express
VMware Highlights Critical Flaws in Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP)
In a recent security advisory, VMware has urgently recommended the removal of the enhanced authentication plug-in (EAP) due to the
CyberNews
Accounts in danger: Google recommends enhanced safe browsing and extra care
Google is aware of recent reports of a malware family stealing session tokens and recommend turning on Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome.
Security Affairs
New Vultur malware version includes enhanced remote control and evasion capabilities
Researchers detected a new version of the Vultur banking trojan for Android with enhanced remote control and evasion capabilities.
Bleeping Computer
How Windows 11's Enhanced Phishing Protection guards your password
One of the easier ways to steal a user's credentials is through a convincing fake login page or application. To help combat the constant risk of password theft, Microsoft added enhanced phishing protection in Windows 11 Version 22H2.
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Android 14 Will Block Malware With Enhanced Security Updates
Google’s upcoming Android 14 will include enhanced security features to block Android malware. As reported, Android 14 will block malicious apps from accessing and exploiting sensitive permissions. Android 14 To Block Malware From Accessing Sensitive Permissions According
HACKRead
Data Security: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Threat Detection and Prevention
The landscape of data security is continuously evolving due to increasing sophistication in cyber threats.
HACKRead
Reflectiz Introduces AI-powered Insights on Top of Its Smart Alerting System
Reflectiz Elevates Security with AI-Powered Smart Alerting: Enhanced Threat Detection with Cross-Validation.
The Hacker News
Learn How Your Business Data Can Amplify Your AI/ML Threat Detection Capabilities
Did you know companies like Comcast are already leveraging their data for enhanced AI & ML threat detection? Find out how your business can too.
DarkReading
Better Phishing, Easy Malicious Implants: How AI Could Change Cyberattacks
Current defenses are able to protect against today's AI-enhanced cybersecurity threats, but that won't be the case for long as these attacks become more effective and sophisticated.
Bleeping Computer
Criminal IP & Cisco SecureX/XDR: Enhanced Cyber Threat Analysis
The Criminal IP threat intelligence search engine by AI SPERA has recently integrated with Cisco SecureX/XDR, empowering organizations to stay ahead of malicious actors. Learn more about this integration from Criminal IP in this article.
Cyber Security News
HuntGPT: AI-Based Intrusion Detection Tool
HuntGPT, a dashboard with a Random Forest classifier trained on KDD99, utilizes XAI frameworks like SHAP and Lime for enhanced user-friendliness.
PCMag
Cloudflare Is Building a Firewall for AI, Plans to 'Fight AI With AI'
Research suggests new AI security threats are on the horizon. Cloudflare is developing an AI Firewall and is using its own AI tools to defend against AI-powered cyberattacks.
DarkReading
WitnessAI Launches With Guardrails for AI
AI safety platform startup WitnessAI claims to help enterprises use AI safely and effectively with its platform addressing AI privacy, governance, and security.
SecurityWeek
Google Announces Enhanced Fraud Protection for Android
Google Play Protect will block the installation of sideloaded applications requesting permissions frequently abused by fraudsters.
The Hacker News
MDR: Empowering Organizations with Enhanced Security
Worried about your organization's security? Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is the key!
Infosecurity News
UK AI Safety Institute: A Blueprint for the Future of AI?
The UK Frontier AI Taskforce is evolving to become the UK AI Safety Institute
The Hacker News
Watch the Webinar — AI vs. AI: Harnessing AI Defenses Against AI-Powered Risks
Leveraging the power of AI in cybersecurity to outsmart ever-evolving threats. Discover how it can be your ultimate ally!
Infosecurity News
AI Seoul Summit: 16 AI Companies Sign Frontier AI Safety Commitments
The signatories of these new commitments in safe AI developments include Chinese and Emirati organizations
Infosecurity News
UK's AI Safety Institute Unveils Platform to Accelerate Safe AI Develo
The UK's open source AI safety evaluation platform, Inspect, is set to empower global collaboration for safer AI development
CSO
Palo Alto launches AI-powered solutions to fight AI-generated cyberthreats
The suite is powered by Palo Alto’s proprietary solution, Precision AI, which integrates machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies.
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Cyber Security News
Microsoft Adds 5 New AI Tools to be Added with Azure AI
Azure AI continues to provide our customers with innovative technologies to safeguard their applications across the generative AI lifecycle.
Bleeping Computer
GitHub announces enhanced 2FA experience for npm accounts
Today, GitHub has launched a new public beta to notably improve the two-factor authentication (2FA) experience for all npm user accounts.
The Hacker News
Predictive AI in Cybersecurity: Outcomes Demonstrate All AI is Not Created Equally
Discover how predictive AI is shaping the future of cybersecurity. Learn how BlackBerry's Cylance AI is outperforming the competition in malware.
CSO
AI dominates cybersecurity megatrends for 2024: Report
Three defining concerns associated with the security of AI include trust in AI, ethical application of AI, and cybersecurity of AI, according to the SIA research for cybersecurity megatrends in 2024.
SecurityWeek
Insider Q&A: Pentagon AI Chief on Network-Centric Warfare, Generative AI Challenges
Interview with Craig Martell, Chief Digital and AI Officer (CDAO) for the U.S. Department of Defense, about AI use in the military.
DarkReading
New AI Security Startup Apex Secures AI Models, Apps
The security startup’s platform will allow organizations to define appropriate AI usage and enforce security policies.
Ars Technica
Adobe Stock begins selling AI-generated artwork
AI-wielding artist must assert ownership and label each piece as "Generative AI."
SecurityWeek
CISA Outlines AI-Related Cybersecurity Efforts
CISA details its efforts to promote the use of AI in cybersecurity and guide critical infrastructure in adopting AI.
Ars Technica
Why AI detectors think the US Constitution was written by AI
Can AI writing detectors be trusted? We dig into the theory behind them.
CSO
Cisco’s identity and access security offerings to receive AI upgrades
New AI-powered identity visibility, along with a few other AI advancements, is expected to improve Cisco’s existing security offerings.
Infosecurity News
AI Accountability Framework Created to Guide Use of AI in Security
The framework aims to mitigate ethical issues surrounding use of AI in security
CSO
Prevalent introduces Alfred, a generative AI butler for risk management
The AI-based risk assessment tool is the latest in a new wave of AI products sweeping into the security market.
CSO
Orca to offer armor against AI adoption risks
The company's new AI-security posture management (AI-SPM) offering is designed to secure an organization’s AI projects from sensitive access risks.
SecurityWeek
In First AI Dialogue, US Cites ‘Misuse’ of AI by China, Beijing Protests Washington’s Restrictions
US officials raised concerns on China’s “misuse of AI” while Beijing’s representatives rebuked the US over “restrictions and pressure” on AI.
Ars Technica
AI gains “values” with Anthropic’s new Constitutional AI chatbot approach
List of guiding AI values draws on UN Declaration of Rights—and Apple's terms of service
CSO
Protect AI adds LLM support with open source acquisition
Protect AI has integrated open source LLM Guard into proprietary AI security capabilities after acquiring Laiyer AI.
Ars Technica
AI firms working on “constitutions” to keep AI from spewing toxic content
Broken guardrails for AI systems lead to push for new safety measures .
Infosecurity News
Industry Coalition Calls For Enhanced Network Resilience
Alliance wants to improve visibility and patching
CSO
Google Cloud announces Duet AI enhancements for Mandiant, Chronicle
New AI-enabled capabilites aim to simplify threat analysis and hunting, and make security personnel more productive.
The Hacker News
AI Solutions Are the New Shadow IT
AI Solutions Are the New Shadow IT - Ambitious Employees Tout New AI Tools, Ignore Serious SaaS Security Risks
Infosecurity News
Google Launches Framework to Secure Generative AI
The Secure AI Framework (SAIF) is a first step to help collaboratively secure AI technology, said Alphabet’s subsidiary
Infosecurity News
AI Safety Summit: OWASP Urges Governments to Agree on AI Standards
The OWASP Foundation has released a call to action ahead of the UK’s AI Safety Summit
Security Affairs
Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor
Iran-linked Charming Kitten group used an updated version of the PowerShell backdoor called POWERSTAR in a spear-phishing campaign. Security firm Volexity observed the Iran-linked Charming Kitten (aka APT35, Phosphorus, Newscaster, and Ajax Security Team) group using an updated version of the PowerShell backdoor POWERSTAR in a spear-phishing campaign. Iran-linked Charming Kitten group, (aka APT35, Phosphorus, Newscaster, and Ajax Security Team) made the headlines in 2014 when experts at iSight issued […]
Ars Technica
EU votes to ban AI in biometric surveillance, require disclosure from AI systems
Nonbinding EU draft AI law gets tougher, but it's still open to negotiation.
CyberNews
AI abused to clone voices, FBI warns
The San Francisco division of the FBI is warning individuals and organizations to be aware of AI used by cybercriminals.
Cyber Security News
Microsoft Announced AI Bug Bounty Program that Rewards Up to $15,000
Microsoft created a new AI Bug Bounty program. This program rewards people who help improve the AI Power Bing experience. The rewards range from $2000 to $15,000.
Infosecurity News
AI Safety Summit: Biden Administration Launches US AI Safety Institute
Led by NIST, USAISI will be tasked to facilitate the development of standards for the safety, security, and testing of AI models
Bleeping Computer
Microsoft OneNote to get enhanced security after recent malware abuse
Microsoft is working on introducing improved protection against phishing attacks pushing malware via malicious Microsoft OneNote files.
Bleeping Computer
Firefox adds enhanced cookie clearing, HTTPS by default in private browsing
Mozilla says that, starting in Firefox 91 released today, users will be able to fully erase the browser history for all visited websites which prevents privacy violations due to "sneaky third-party cookies sticking around."
CyberNews
"AI would've invented Bitcoin": is BTC and AI a match made in heaven?
AI and Bitcoin are a potentially perfect match as both technologies continue to scale
Ars Technica
“AI took my job, literally”—Gizmodo fires Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator
Meanwhile, readers say that some AI-penned articles switch languages halfway through.
SecurityWeek
SecurityWeek to Host Cyber AI & Automation Summit
Cyber AI Summit will explore cybersecurity use-cases for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the race to protect LLM algorithms from adversarial use.
Trend Micro
What Generative AI Means for Cybersecurity in 2024
After a full year of life with ChatGPT cybersecurity experts have a clearer sense of how criminals are using generative AI to enhance attacks - learn what generative AI means for cybersecurity in 2024.
The Hacker News
Google Introduces Enhanced Real-Time URL Protection for Chrome Users
Google announces a major upgrade to Safe Browsing! Real-time, privacy-preserving URL checks are now on Chrome for desktop & iOS.
Infosecurity News
AI Chatbots Highly Vulnerable to Jailbreaks, UK Researchers Find
The UK AI Safety Institute tested four mainstream AI chatbots with basic jailbreak attacks
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Google Cloud Rolls Out Security AI Workbench For Threat Detection
Google has announced the launching of an AI-powered platform for improved security. Dubbed the “Google Cloud Security AI Workbench,” the tool aims at improving threat detection and management to facilitate the cybersecurity community. Google Cloud Security
Trend Micro
Linux Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Enhanced via CHAOS RAT
We intercepted a cryptocurrency mining attack that incorporated an advanced remote access trojan (RAT) named the CHAOS Remote Administrative Tool.
SecurityWeek
Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls
Google has announced new AI-powered zero trust, digital sovereignty, and threat defense controls for Workspace customers.
Infosecurity News
Google Warns Unfair AI Rules Could Empower Hackers
Google has called for safeguards in AI development as it launches its AI Cyber Defense Initiative which aims to transform online security
SecurityWeek
Horizon3.ai Introduces AI-Assisted Service to Prioritize and Patch Vulnerabilities Faster
Horizon3.ai's AISaaS-based, AI-assisted penetration service allows proactive defensive action against exploitation of new vulnerabilities.
CyberNews
‘Inner monologue’ makes AI smarter
Scientists trained an AI system to think before speaking, which improved the algorithm's common sense tremendously.
PCMag
North Korean Hackers Spotted Using Generative AI
So far, the North Korean hackers are not using generative AI to conduct actual cyberattacks. Instead, it looks like they are tapping today’s AI models for planning purposes.
SecurityWeek
Protect AI Raises $35 Million to Protect Machine Learning and AI Assets
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence security firm Protect AI raised $35 million in Series A funding led by Evolution Equity Partners
Infosecurity News
Governments Eye Disclosure Requirements for AI Development Labs
AI scientist Inma Martinez predicts governments will start requiring ‘frontier’ AI labs full disclosure on the purpose of the tools they are developing
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Brave Launches ‘Leo’ AI Assistant For Android Users
The privacy-focused browser Brave has now developed an exciting AI experience for Android users. As announced, Brave has launched ‘Leo’ as its very own AI assistant for Android browsers, hoping to enhance users’ experience. Brave AI
DarkReading
Feds: Reducing AI Risks Requires Visibility & Better Planning
While attackers have targeted AI systems, failures in AI design and implementation are far more likely to cause headaches, so companies need to prepare.
Ars Technica
AI vs. Hollywood: Writers battle “plagiarism machines” in union talks
WGA writers don't want to train AI or clean up AI-generated "sloppy first drafts."
CSO
New critical AI vulnerabilities in TorchServe put thousands of AI models at risk
The vulnerabilities can completely compromise the AI infrastructure of the world’s biggest businesses, Oligo Security said.
Cyber Security News
Researchers Detailed Red Teaming Malicious Use Cases For AI
Researchers investigated potential malicious uses of AI by threat actors and experimented with various AI models, including large language
The Cyber Express
Adapting to Global Changes in AI Legislation
By Lina Ghazal, Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs Artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding at a remarkable pace, with nine
Ars Technica
At Senate AI hearing, news executives fight against “fair use” claims for AI training data
Media orgs want AI firms to license content for training, and Congress is sympathetic.
SC Magazine
EU AI Act: Cyber pros sound off on rules for ‘high-risk’ AI, deepfakes
The regulations will likely have a global impact and influence as AI tech rapidly evolves, experts say.
Security Affairs
WormGPT, the generative AI tool to launch sophisticated BEC attacks
The WormGPT case: How Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the capabilities of cybercriminals and allows them to launch sophisticated attacks. Researchers from SlashNext warn of the dangers related to a new generative AI cybercrime tool dubbed WormGPT. Since chatbots like ChatGPT made the headlines, cybersecurity experts warned of potential abuses of Generative artificial intelligence (AI) […]
SecurityWeek
Microsoft Shares Guidance and Resources for AI Red Teams
Microsoft has shared guidance and resources from its AI Red Team program to help organizations and individuals with AI security.
Infosecurity News
Plurilock Launches Generative AI ‘Guardrails’ Product for Workforces
PromptGuard is a new cloud access security broker (CASB) that supports employee AI use while ensuring that sensitive data is not released to AI systems
CSO
CrowdStrike announces major build-out of its Falcon product suite
The new tools and capabilities include AI-enhanced incident investigation, no-code application development, XDR, and data protection, exposure management, and IT automation features.
HACKRead
Vulnerabilities Exposed Hugging Face to AI Supply Chain Attacks
Cybersecurity firm Wiz.io found that AI-as-a-service (aka AI Cloud) platforms like Hugging Face are vulnerable to critical risks.
CSO
AI adoption in security taking off amid budget, trust, and skill-based issues
Defensive AI emerged as a critical AI use, with 58% of respondents to a survey saying their organization is investing in AI to stop AI-based attacks.
DarkReading
AI Progam Aims to Advance Cybersecurity in Abu Dhabi
The nation's new AI council will be responsible for developing policies and strategies related to research, infrastructure, and investments in AI.
CyberSecurity Dive
Generative AI is a looming cybersecurity threat
Researchers have not identified any AI-engineered cyberattack campaigns, yet, but they say it’s only a matter of time before an AI system is dominant enough in the market to draw attention.
Ars Technica
Artist receives first known US copyright registration for generative AI art
Registration of AI-assisted comic comes amid fierce online debate about AI art ethics.
CSO
Darktrace/Email upgrade enhances generative AI email attack defense
Upgraded features designed to tackle novel email attacks and increasingly complex malicious communication powered by generative AI including ChatGPT and other large language models.
DarkReading
Critical Flaw in AI Platform Exposes Proprietary Data
The finding underscores the challenges of protecting data from multiple customers across AI-as-a-service solutions, especially in environments that run AI models from untrusted sources.
Bleeping Computer
New Microsoft bug bounty program focuses on AI-powered Bing
Microsoft announced a new AI bounty program focused on the AI-driven Bing experience, with rewards reaching $15,000.
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TROJANPUZZLE Attack Compels AI Assistants To Suggest Rogue Codes
Researchers have devised a novel attack strategy against AI assistants. Dubbed “TrojanPuzzle,” the data poisoning attack maliciously trains AI assistants to suggest wrong codes, troubling software engineers. TROJANPUZZLE Attack Exploits AI Assistants Researchers from the University of
Cyber Security News
Hackers Released Updated Version of Black Hat AI Tool WormGPT V2
Threat actors with ChatGPT-like tools could pose major cybersecurity and safety risks. Highlights the need for vigilant AI development to prevent misuse.
Trend Micro
Cybersecurity Threat 1H 2023 Brief with Generative AI
How generative AI influenced threat trends in 1H 2023
CyberNews
Google’s AI Overview regurgitates hogwash about blinker fluid
Google proudly calls its brand new AI search feature, AI Overview, the future of browsing. But so far, the quick answers it provides can be simply nonsensical.
SecurityWeek
Applying AI to API Security
Five ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to improve API security to help enterprises improve their security posture.
SecurityWeek
Toward Better Patching — A New Approach with a Dose of AI
Use of AI to help vulnerability prioritization approaches suggests an exciting future for AI-assisted methods to vulnerability triaging.
The Cyber Express
U.S. House Panel Takes On AI Security and Misuse
The difficulty of defending against the misuse of AI – and possible solutions – was the topic of a U.S.
ZDNet
Singapore identifies six generative AI risks, sets up foundation to guide adoption
AI Verify Foundation will develop test toolkits that mitigate the risks of AI.
DarkReading
Deepfake Democracy: AI Technology Complicates Election Security
While cybersecurity risks to the democratic process have been pervasive for many years now, the prevalence of AI now represents new threats.
CyberNews
Artists rise against AI: stop devaluing our music
Artists are demanding that AI developers, tech companies, platforms, and digital music services pledge not to develop AI music technology, as it undermines the rights of human creativity.
The Hacker News
Who's Experimenting with AI Tools in Your Organization?
See how you can find out in minutes with Nudge Security. Automate discovery of new AI tools as they are introduced, collect context on how AI tools ar
Ars Technica
Will Smith parodies viral AI-generated video by actually eating spaghetti
Actor pokes fun at 2023 AI video by eating spaghetti messily and claiming it's AI-generated.
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