It pays to be nice, even to an inanimate chunk of code masquerading as a conversation partner, find Japanese researchers from Tokyo's Waseda University who investigated the performance of large language models under conditions ranging from rudeness to obsequiousness.
Threats to critical infrastructure are on the rise, as threat actors continue to scan networks, attack networks and devices, and try to get past access controls. At the same time, according to a new report, sectors such as manufacturing have experienced a 230% increase in vulnerabilities.
Twenty technology giants including Google and Meta pledged Friday to combat the presence of artificially generated deepfake content meant to deceive voters as more than 4 billion people in more than 70 countries prepare for elections this year.
Nation-state hackers including Russian military intelligence and hackers backed by China have used OpenAI large language models for research and to craft phishing emails, the artificial intelligence company disclosed Tuesday in conjunction with major financial backer Microsoft.
This week, the Zeus leader pleaded guilty, Prudential detected hackers, U.S. telecoms have to report breaches, Microsoft patched zero-days, researchers said Chinese threat intel is faulty, ransomware hit Romanian healthcare entities, Juniper was breached and Poland allegedly previously used Pegasus.
Two key European Parliament committees accepted a political compromise that aims to govern how trading bloc countries develop and deploy artificial intelligence. The regulation is set to become the globe's first comprehensive regulation concerning AI.
Takedowns aren't always forever in cyberspace. Months after a U.S. law enforcement operation dismantled the notorious Qakbot botnet, security researchers said signs point to a resurgence. Someone with access to the Qakbot - also known as Qbot - source code is experimenting with new builds.
Beyond the hype, AI is transforming cybersecurity by automating threat detection, streamlining incident response and predicting attacker behaviors. Organizations are increasingly deploying AI to protect their data, stay ahead of cybercriminals and build more resilient security systems.
Meta-owned online marketplaces are swarming with scammers who use deceptive ads to defraud banking customers, fraud prevention heads at leading British banks testified before a U.K. Parliament committee. They called on the social media giant to roll out stronger fraud prevention measures.
Hackers can use generative AI and deepfake technology to manipulate live conversations, IBM security researchers said. They used the "surprising and scarily easy" audio-jacking technique to intercept a speaker's audio, replace an authentic voice with a deepfake, and share fake bank account data.
In times of conflict, such as the Israel-Hamas war, intelligence becomes even more important than it is in peacetime. Red Curry, chief marketing officer at Tautuk, and his brother, Sam Curry, CISO at Zscaler, discuss the need for a combined intelligence strategy and better resilience in wartime.
Experience this captivating interview featuring David Bradley, Vice President of Consulting Services at Clearwater Security, as he provides in-depth analysis on the current state of generative AI trends in the healthcare industry.
The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice used a court order to disrupt a Chinese hacking operation that compromised thousands of internet-connected devices and targeted sensitive areas of U.S. critical infrastructure, according to media reports.
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether five artificial intelligence technology giants are exerting undue influence or gaining privileged access "in ways that undermine fair competition" across the generative AI sector, said Chairwoman Lina Khan.
Overwhelming data. Imposing organization silos. Lack of insight from tools and information. These are broad challenges shared by many public sector entities. Fadi Fadhil of Palo Alto Networks offers strategies to address the complexities and streamline cybersecurity operations.
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