Tag: ai
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Inexperienced actors developed the FunkSec ransomware using AI tools
FunkSec, a new ransomware group that attacked more than 80 victims in December 2024, was developed using AI tools. The FunkSec ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has been active since late 2024, the gang published over 85 victims in December 2024. The group likely used AI-based systems to quickly develop advanced tools, blending hacktivism and cybercrime. However,…
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What Enterprises Need to Know About Agentic AI Risks
Mitigating Cybersecurity, Privacy Risks for New Class of Autonomous Agents. Many organizations are looking to artificial intelligence agents to autonomously perform tasks that surpass traditional automation. Tech firms are rolling out agentic AI tools that can handle customer-facing interactions, IT operations and a variety of other processes without human intervention, but experts are cautioning security…
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British Prime Minister Starmer Unveils New AI Plan
Proposals Calls for AI Growth Zones and National Data Library. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a plan for converting the United Kingdom into an artificial intelligence world leader, allowing it to shape the next phase of the AI revolution. Key recommendations include creating multiple AI growth zones and a national data library. First seen…
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Feds Tell Health Sector to Watch for Bias in AI Decisions
HHS OCR Letter Also Reminds Entities That AI Tool Use Must Comply with HIPAA. Federal regulators are reminding healthcare providers, insurers and other regulated firms of their duty to ensure that AI and other emerging technologies for clinical decision making and patient support are not used in a discriminatory manner – and comply with HIPAA.…
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This is the year CISOs unlock AI’s full potential
In 2025, CISOs will have powerful new capabilities as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to mature. Evolving beyond providing answers to questions, GenAI … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/14/genai-cisos/
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How AI and ML are transforming digital banking security
In this Help Net Security interview, Nuno Martins da Silveira Teodoro, VP of Group Cybersecurity at Solaris, discusses the latest advancements in digital banking security. He … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/14/nuno-martins-da-silveira-teodoro-solaris-ai-digital-banking-security/
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FunkSec: A New Ransomware Group Buoyed by AI
A new ransomware group called FunkSec claimed 85 victims in December but its members appear to be lesser-skilled hackers using generative AI and inflated attack numbers to bolster their capabilities and reputation, according to Check Point researchers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/funksec-a-new-ransomware-group-buoyed-by-ai/
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Vom nigerianischen Prinzen zum Ferrari-CEO
Wie sehr sich Cyberbetrug weiterentwickelt hat, zeigt sich eindrucksvoll am Beispiel des berüchtigten ‘Nigerian Prince Scam”. Diese Art des Vorschussbetrugs, die einst mit holprigem Englisch, unpersonalisierten Nachrichten und offensichtlichen Rechtschreibfehlern begann, hat sich durch KI zu einer Gefahr für Unternehmen entwickelt. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cloud-security/vom-nigerianischen-prinzen-zum-ferrari-ceo
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Inside a 90-Minute Attack: Breaking Ground with All-New AI Defeating Black Basta Tactics
Have you ever had your lunch interrupted by a sudden barrage of security alerts? That’s exactly what happened to one of our clients when a frantic call from their Security Operations Center revealed a flood of suspicious emails. The culprit? A brand-new cyberattack mimicking the notorious Black Basta group’s latest technique”, and it hit with…
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The Shifting Landscape of Open Source Security
By focusing on vigilant security practices, responsible AI deployment, and alignment with global regulatory standards, the OSS community can make 2025 a transformative year for security. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/shifting-landscape-open-source-security
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Microsoft sues overseas threat actor group over abuse of OpenAI service
Microsoft has filed suit against 10 unnamed people (“Does”), who are apparently operating overseas, for misuse of its Azure OpenAI platform, asking the Eastern District of Virginia federal court for damages and injunctive relief.The suit was filed in late December but was not made public until last Friday, when the initial sealed filings were revealed.…
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Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space
A draft obtained by CyberScoop would give the sitting president a short window to sign it before his exit. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/biden-administration-cybersecurity-executive-order-2025/
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Biden administration unveils export controls on AI models, chips
The so-called AI diffusion rule from Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security faced swift pushback from industry. First seen on fedscoop.com Jump to article: fedscoop.com/commerce-ai-diffusion-rule-biden-admin-industry-security/
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Microsoft testing 45 percent M365 price hikes in Asia to make sure you can enjoy AI
Won’t say if other nations will be hit, but will ‘listen, learn, and improve’ as buyers react so far with anger First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/13/m365_price_rises_asia_test/
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Chainalysis Expands Fraud Detection With Alterya Acquisition
Alterya’s AI-Powered Data Will Combat Scams Across Traditional Financial Ecosystems. Alterya’s AI agents now power Chainalysis’ fraud prevention, integrating off-chain data sources like Venmo and Zelle with blockchain analytics. This acquisition marks a significant step in detecting and stopping scams earlier in the fraud cycle, said CEO Jonathan Levin. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Emerging FunkSec Ransomware Developed Using AI
Developed with the help of AI, the emerging FunkSec ransomware claimed over 80 victims in December 2024. The post Emerging FunkSec Ransomware Developed Using AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/emerging-funksec-ransomware-developed-using-ai/
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New Ransomware Group Uses AI to Develop Nefarious Tools
Researchers at Check Point said FunkSec operators appear to use AI for malware development First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/new-ransomware-group-uses-ai/
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White House Moves to Restrict AI Chip Exports
New Export Rules Limit AI Chip Access Globally, Sparking Industry Criticism. U.S. export controls slated for publication Monday aim to block foreign adversaries from accessing American advanced computing chips and blueprints for machine learning models. Nvidia and industry leaders have criticized the policy, warning it may harm innovation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Biden’s final push: Using AI to bolster cybersecurity standards
Tags: access, ai, attack, china, cisa, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, exploit, finance, framework, government, hacker, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, office, privacy, programming, resilience, risk, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityIn a decisive move to strengthen national cybersecurity, President Joe Biden is poised to sign an executive order imposing stringent security standards for federal agencies and contractors. Scheduled for publication in the coming days, the directive will emphasize integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cyber defense strategies while addressing systemic vulnerabilities in software security, reported Reuters.This…
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CISOs embrace rise in prominence, with broader business authority
Tags: ai, attack, business, ceo, cio, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, governance, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, network, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, security-incident, strategy, technology, threat, updateIt’s a familiar refrain: As cybersecurity has become a core business priority, it is no longer a siloed operation, and the responsibilities of CISOs have grown, giving them greater prominence within the organization.According to CSO’s 2024 Security Priorities Study, 72% of security decision-makers say their role has grown to include additional responsibilities over the past…
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The double-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity: driving efficiency gains, meeting compliance requirements and navigating greater risk
Discover the dual impact of AI in cybersecurity: enhancing efficiency and compliance while opening new risk avenues. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/the-double-edged-sword-of-ai-in-cybersecurity-driving-efficiency-gains-me/736239/
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Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance
Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe”, and who’s a threat. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/inside-the-black-box-of-predictive-travel-surveillance/
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AI Privacy Policies: Unveiling the Secrets Behind ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
Do you ever read the privacy policy of your favorite AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude? In this episode, Scott Wright and Tom Eston discuss the critical aspects of these policies, comparing how each AI engine handles your personal data. They explore the implications of data usage, security, and privacy in AI, with insights……
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Stay on top of tech: five ways to take back control, from emails to AI
Is tech calling the shots in your life? From making AI work smarter to tracking stolen phones, our expert explains how to get aheadAsking ChatGPT to write your emails is so two years ago. Generative AI tools are now going beyond the basic text-prompt phase. Take Google’s <a href=”https://notebooklm.google/”>NotebookLM, an experimental “AI research assistant” that…
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Microsoft took legal action against crooks who developed a tool to abuse its AI-based services
In December, Microsoft sued a group for creating tools to bypass safety measures in its cloud AI products. Microsoft filed a complaint with the Eastern District Court of Virginia against ten individuals for using stolen credentials and custom software to breach computers running Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI services to generate content for harmful purposes. >>Defendants used…
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Security-Trends 2025 – Wie KI Cyberangriffe revolutioniert und Unternehmen bedroht
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/steigende-cyberkriminalitaet-it-sicherheitsmassnahmen-a-2bc8633e6cccd18c635a2d6160922b93/
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The Vanity Press in Academia
I’ve never been a regular resident of the ivory halls of academia, but Mich Kabay recently made me aware of an article about legitimate scientific journals driven to distraction by being flooded with commentary apparently reflecting a surge in the use of artificial intelligence rather than legitimate research and analysis. The Science article claims that……
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FunkSec ransomware chases notoriety with AI-assisted code
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/funksec-ransomware-chases-notoriety-with-ai-assisted-code