Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security

Generative AI poses several security risks

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Generative AI poses several security risks

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) was analyzed in a recent report by Transmit. The report includes screenshots of dark web forums, marketplaces and subscription-based services.  According to the report, Blackhat Gen-AI tools make it easier to create and automate fraud campaigns, resulting in an increased volume, velocity and variety of attacks. GenAI tools automate pentesting to find enterprise vulnerabilities and circumvent security used by specific targets. Configuration (config) files, generated with the assistance of GenAI, are used for…

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Protecting financial institutions in the era of AI-driven threats

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Protecting financial institutions in the era of AI-driven threats

As open-source AI tools become more accessible, ransomware attacks are growing increasingly sophisticated. Scammers are now using AI in targeted spear phishing attacks, where highly personalized information is used to gain access to medical or financial information.  Financial service organizations are particularly at risk when it comes to these kinds of attacks — not only do they hold and exchange large sums of money, they also store and process highly sensitive information of their customers. …

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Small businesses need to secure data before tapping into AI

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Small businesses need to secure data before tapping into AI

AI is the acronym on everyone’s lips this summer. Generative AI tools have gone mainstream, and nearly everyone has heard an AI use case that piques their interest. But you’ve got questions about the cost, the security, and how to use your data because you’re a small business, not an enterprise with massive resources. AI is a growth tool that can be a game-changer for smaller businesses. Using existing AI tools to automate and streamline…

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Will decentralized identity unlock the future of identity protection?

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Will decentralized identity unlock the future of identity protection?

All eyes have been on AI over the last few years and how it has impacted businesses’ daily operations — both positively and negatively. It goes without saying that it’s a challenging moment for those working in digital identity and security as technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace. AI-powered cyber threats and identity attacks are about to explode at rates never seen before. According to results from a recent survey, over 40% of businesses…

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AI arms race: Cybersecurity defenders in the age of evolving threats

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AI arms race: Cybersecurity defenders in the age of evolving threats

As web application cyberattacks surge, defenders are on the frontline of an ever-evolving battlefield. With adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to sharpen their assaults, defenders face unprecedented challenges. However, AI isn’t just empowering attackers — it’s also emerging as a crucial ally for defenders. Organizations can use AI’s capabilities and implement strong security training to identify and neutralize threats.  Rest assured, the rise in web application attacks signifies a persistent shift rather than a passing…

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Does GPT-4 risk accelerating cybercrime?

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Does GPT-4 risk accelerating cybercrime?

Artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve and advance at a rapid rate. Its heightened integration into business models has grown, with large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 (the one that is arguably dominating most of the recent discourse) continuing to illustrate possibilities and risks. While the technological breakthrough of GPT-4 holds immense potential for streamlining tasks and augmenting human teams, it also raises several security concerns and risks accelerating cybercrime. A recent report suggested that…

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Humans in AI: The necessity for human-in-the-loop (HILT)

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Humans in AI: The necessity for human-in-the-loop (HILT)

A deliberate approach is essential for AI to be net positive, and that human-in-the-loop (HILT), and its natural successor reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), are essential components of this. What is HILT?   To understand HILT, we must first understand machine learning. Machine learning is when the computer is able to learn from data. LLM (large language model) chatbots are made possible by machine learning. A concrete and easy to understand example of machine…

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Navigating political polarization in the workplace

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Navigating political polarization in the workplace

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Scott McHugh, retired CSO at LyondellBasell Chemical Company and Faculty at Rice University, we discuss the challenges security leaders face when navigating political polarization in the workplace. “This is actually not a new phenomenon,” Scott McHugh says. “It really started in the late ’90s, in the Clinton administration, and it’s just been manifesting itself through the years ever since then. And it’s become much more of a…

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An intelligent application future hinges on using responsible AI

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An intelligent application future hinges on using responsible AI

As enthusiasm for AI builds and regulation gains momentum, investing in “doing generative AI” responsibly and ethically is not just the right thing to do — it will give companies a competitive advantage. Responsible AI helps mitigate operational, financial and competitive risks. Plus, data shows that companies leveraging responsible AI practices may be better positioned to attract and retain talent.  Unfortunately, there’s no industry standard for what responsible AI should look like. Stanford researchers found…

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97% of organizations report difficulties with identity verification

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97% of organizations report difficulties with identity verification

Ping Identity released a report on the state of identity fraud, surveying 700 IT decision-makers worldwide between February and March of 2024, which found that 97% of organizations are experiences challenges with identity verification. Many respondents (49%) report that the fraud prevention strategies in place in their organization are somewhat or entirely ineffective, suggesting that many organizations do not have proper protections against identity fraud. Among those surveyed, only 45% use two-factor or multi-factor identification verification,…

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