Tag: intelligence
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Microsoft Sentinel: A cloud-native SIEM with integrated GenAI
Tags: ai, attack, automation, breach, business, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, edr, intelligence, microsoft, risk, siem, skills, soar, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn a recent survey, 74% of cybersecurity professionals said that the threat landscape is the worst they’ve seen in 5 years.1 Escalating cyber threats, an expanding attack surface, and staffing shortages are putting tremendous pressure on the security operations center (SOC).It’s never been more important to have the right tools in place, especially when it…
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Hackers target dozens of VPN and AI extensions for Google Chrome to compromise data
As of Wednesday, a total of 36 Chrome extensions injected with data-stealing code have been detected, mostly related to artificial intelligence tools and virtual private networks.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-target-vpn-ai-extensions-google-chrome-malicious-updates
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‘Bad Likert Judge’ Jailbreak Bypasses Guardrails of OpenAI, Other Top LLMs
A novel technique to stump artificial intelligence (AI) text-based systems increases the likelihood of a successful cyberattack by 60%. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/bad-likert-judge-jailbreak-bypasses-guardrails-openai-other-llms
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US Treasury Department workstations breached in attack attributed to China
Tags: access, advisory, apt, attack, banking, ceo, china, cloud, cybersecurity, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, russia, saas, service, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerabilityThe US Department of the Treasury revealed on Monday that an attacker was able to bypass security, access an undisclosed number of Treasury workstations, and steal “certain unclassified documents,” in what it called a “major cybersecurity incident”.In a letter to the US Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, the Treasury Department said that…
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US sanctions Russian, Iranian groups for election interference
The two entities are accused of partnering with intelligence agencies using artificial intelligence to conduct information operations against U.S. audiences. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/russia-china-sanctions-election-interference/
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Safety Concerns, Pushback Against OpenAI’s For-Profit Plan
Opponents Say Restructuring Will Undermine OpenAI’s Security Commitments. OpenAI’s attempt to convert to a for-profit company is facing opposition from competitors and artificial intelligence safety activists, who argue that the transition would undermine the tech giant’s commitment to secure AI development and deployment. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/safety-concerns-pushback-against-openais-for-profit-plan-a-27193
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California’s Pioneering AI Legislation: Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence
California has passed revolutionary legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, requiring companies to disclose training data and label AI-generated content. Starting 2026, these laws will transform how AI companies operate and how consumers interact with AI-generated materials. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/californias-pioneering-ai-legislation-shaping-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence/
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Blown the cybersecurity budget? Here are 7 ways cyber pros can save money
Tags: access, advisory, ai, automation, business, cio, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, governance, group, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, office, risk, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementIt’s hard to find a CISO or cybersecurity leader who has the money they need to pay for all the work they want to do.A majority of CISOs (57%) said they expect to see an increase in their cybersecurity budgets over the next one to two years, according to Deloitte’s Global Future of Cyber Report,…
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ATT and Verizon Hacked Salt Typhoon Compromised The Network For High Profiles
AT&T and Verizon Communications, two of America’s largest telecommunications providers, have confirmed they were targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon hacking operation, though both companies now report their networks are clear of the intrusion. In a statement released Saturday, Dallas-based AT&T revealed that hackers attempted to gather foreign intelligence information. The company emphasized that >>a…
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NETSCOUT nutzt KI und MI zum Schutz kritischer IT-Infrastrukturen
NETSCOUT setzt künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und maschinelles Lernen (ML) in seinem ATLAS Threat Intelligence Feed und in einer einzigartigen Reihe von Funktionen für adaptiven DDoS-Schutz ein. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/netscout-nutzt-ki-und-mi-zum-schutz-kritischer-it-infrastrukturen/a39374/
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Paper Werewolf: From Espionage to Destruction A New Threat Emerges
The BI.ZONE Threat Intelligence team has reported a surge in activity from the espionage cluster known as Paper Werewolf (also referred to as GOFFEE). Operating since at least 2022, the... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/paper-werewolf-from-espionage-to-destruction-a-new-threat-emerges/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: What Looms on Cyberland’s Horizon? Here’s What Tenable Experts Predict for 2025
Tags: access, ai, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, exploit, flaw, guide, hacker, ibm, incident response, intelligence, lessons-learned, monitoring, office, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustWondering what cybersecurity trends will have the most impact in 2025? Check out six predictions from Tenable experts about cyber issues that should be on your radar screen in the new year, including AI security, data protection, cloud security… and much more! 1 – Data protection will become even more critical as AI usage surges…
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MSSP Market Update: Mastercard Completes Acquisition of Threat Intelligence Company
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-update-mastercard-completes-acquisition-of-threat-intelligence-company
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Apple Intelligence raises stakes in privacy and security
Apple’s latest innovation, Apple Intelligence, is redefining what’s possible in consumer technology. Integrated into iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, this milestone puts advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools directly in the hands of millions. Beyond being a breakthrough… First seen on securityintelligence.com Jump to article: securityintelligence.com/news/apple-intelligence-raises-stakes-in-privacy-and-security/
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The Intersection of AI and OSINT: Advanced Threats On The Horizon
Artificial Intelligence (A) is revolutionizing intelligence gathering, empowering cybersecurity defenders, and amplifying threat actor capabilities. The post The Intersection of AI and OSINT: Advanced Threats On The Horizon appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/the-intersection-of-ai-and-osint-advanced-threats-on-the-horizon/
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USA Launched Cyber Attack on Chinese Technology Firms
The Chinese National Internet Emergency Center (CNIE) has revealed two significant cases of cyber espionage targeting Chinese technology companies and research institutions. These attacks, suspected to be orchestrated by U.S. intelligence agencies, aimed to steal sensitive commercial secrets and intellectual property, raising alarm over the growing sophistication of cyber threats. Targeting Advanced Material Design Companies…
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The Fintech Wild West: Why Preventive Cybersecurity Is Essential for Survival
Fintech thrives on innovation, but cybersecurity requires a proactive approach. AI, predictive intelligence, and tailored strategies safeguard against… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fintech-wild-west-preventive-cybersecurity-essential/
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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Tags: access, ai, alphv, at&t, attack, authentication, breach, business, china, cio, ciso, citrix, cloud, credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, google, government, group, hacking, healthcare, incident response, infection, insurance, intelligence, international, jobs, lockbit, malicious, malware, mandiant, mfa, microsoft, network, nis-2, north-korea, office, phishing, phone, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, scam, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention.But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies.Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of…
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Lazarus Group Targets Nuclear Industry with CookiePlus Malware
KEY SUMMARY POINTS Securelist by Kaspersky has published its latest threat intelligence report focused on the activities of… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lazarus-group-nuclear-industry-cookieplus-malware/
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Models Can Strategically Lie, Finds Anthropic Study
AI Can Fake Alignment to New Instructions to Avoid Retraining. Advanced artificial intelligence models can feign alignment with new training goals while secretly adhering to their original principles, a study shows. Alignment faking isn’t likely to cause immediate danger but may pose a challenge as AI systems grow more capable. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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23rd December Threat Intelligence Report
The State of Rhode Island has issued a notification that RIBridges, the state’s portal for social services, has suffered a cyber attack and data leak. According to the reports, the breach was […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/23rd-december-threat-intelligence-report/
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Italy Fines OpenAI Euro15 Million for ChatGPT GDPR Data Privacy Violations
Italy’s data protection authority has fined ChatGPT maker OpenAI a fine of Euro15 million ($15.66 million) over how the generative artificial intelligence application handles personal data.The fine comes nearly a year after the Garante found that ChatGPT processed users’ information to train its service in violation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).The…
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Maximizing the impact of cybercrime intelligence on business resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, Jason Passwaters, CEO of Intel 471, discusses how integrating cybercrime intelligence into an organization’s security strategy enables … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/23/jason-passwaters-intel-471-cybercrime-intelligence-efforts/
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LNK Files and SSH Commands: The New Arsenal of Advanced Cyber Attacks
A recent report by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) unveils a troubling trend: threat actors are increasingly leveraging LNK files and SSH commands as stealthy tools to orchestrate advanced... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/lnk-files-and-ssh-commands-the-new-arsenal-of-advanced-cyber-attacks/
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The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce
As artificial intelligence evolves, its impact on cybersecurity and the workforce is profound and far-reaching. Predictive AI once enabled security teams to anticipate threats, and generative AI brought creativity and automation to new levels. Now, we stand at the threshold… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/the-rise-of-agentic-ai-how-hyper-automation-is-reshaping-cybersecurity-and-the-workforce/
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Google Chrome uses AI to analyze pages in new scam detection feature
Google is using artificial intelligence to power a new Chrome scam protection feature that analyzes brands and the intent of pages as you browse the web. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-uses-ai-to-analyze-pages-in-new-scam-detection-feature/
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, fedramp, google, government, guide, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, software, toolThis week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box.”Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer and…
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Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
Tags: ai, authentication, business, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, email, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, microsoft, network, ntlm, office, powershell, risk, service, switch, technology, tool, vpn, windowsArtificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain, one that may not be easily obtained, and that’s to be Entra-joined only.That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional domain: instead, your…
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Mandiant traces Cleo file-transfer exploits back to October
The threat intelligence firm observed deployment of backdoors, but has not seen mass data theft thus far. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/mandiant-cleo-exploits-october/736042/