Why Your Foundation AI Services Are Unsafe: Expert Analysis
From OpenAI and Google to Microsoft, the entire AI developer community uses public vector databases and large language model (LLM) services — yes, accessible by anyone. Despite being vital components of the AI supply chain, vector databases and LLM services are often overlooked in terms of cybersecurity. Now a new study from Legit Security found that these elements are ripe with vulnerabilities, data breaches, cybersecurity risks, and exposed sensitive data.
Meta Wants To Get Small With Its AI Language Models
While large language AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Llama dominate the headlines, Meta is shifting focus to small language models. According to a recently published paper by Meta’s research team, the company is betting on these smaller models as the future of AI.
‘CrowdStrike’ın 19 Temmuz 2024 Tarihli Hatasından Alınan Risk Dersleri
Kuruluşlar hatalı güncelleme sonuçlarıyla boğuşmaya devam etmektedir. Dünya çapındaki bilgisayar sistemleri, Cuma sabahı (19 Temmuz 2024) hızla yayılan ve hastaneleri, havayollarını, bankaları, acil servisleri ve diğer kuruluşları etkileyen büyük bir çöküşten bu hafta hâlâ toparlanma çabasındaydı. Geçtiğimiz birkaç on yıldaki diğer büyük kesintilerin aksine, Cuma günkü kaos dışarıdan gelen bir siber saldırıdan kaynaklanmamıştır. Bunun yerine, ses evin tam da içinden gelmiştir: siber güvenlik sağlayıcısı CrowdStrike tarafından gönderilen hatalı bir Windows yazılım güncellemesi.
Telegram’s Future: Is Your Privacy At Risk Amid Durov’s Arrest?
On Sunday, August 25, Telegram’s founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested on an outstanding warrant when his private jet landed in France. The news of Durov’s arrest traveled fast, creating ripple waves across the tech industry, social media, and messaging app community. As the media continue to report on the developing story and the allegations against him and Telegram, Techopedia moves to understand how Telegram users are being impacted, what their concerns are, and what the future might hold.
Dealing With Another CrowdStrike Efficiently
The Crowdstrike debacle, which impacted 8.5 million devices on July 19, 2024, resulted from a simple software update gone wrong. Yet, before the issue could be resolved, it resulted in an estimated $5.4 billion in direct losses for organizations around the globe.
The Rise of Job Posting Scams on Freelancing Platforms
For freelance workers such as content writers, developers, or web designers, platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork provide an array of opportunities for work. According to a recent study from Upwork, freelancers made up 38% of the workforce as of December 2023, comprising everyone from seasoned professionals to those just starting to dip their toes into the freelance world.
Analyzing the Recent AT&T Hack
The hackers responsible for the April 2024 attack on AT&T made off with a massive amount of user data. According to reports, the breach netted six months of call and text messages from virtually every AT&T cellular network customer, which is estimated to include 109 million customers using 127 million devices.
AI for Everyone: How Small Language Models are Revolutionizing Accessibility and Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized industries, with Large Language Models (LLMs) at the forefront. These powerful systems, like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft's Co-Pilot, drive the cutting-edge of AI capabilities. However, their extensive energy and cost demands, requiring significant data center resources, pose challenges in scalability and accessibility, especially for global end-users.
Raytheon Patent Highlights Use Cases and Risks of AI in Defense
Raytheon wants to make sure its AI models don’t fall for deepfakes. The defense contractor filed a patent application for generating an “AI dataset using (a) 3D engine.” This tech essentially aims to beef up machine learning training datasets with synthetic image data.
How the Microsoft and CrowdStrike Failure Occurred and How to Prevent It from Happening Again
Although many consumers likely didn't know the name CrowdStrike before July 19, 2024, an incident occurred that day that caused the cybersecurity firm to become the subject of intense public scrutiny. An update to CrowdStrike's system caused many businesses running on Windows computers to crash and become entirely inoperable, affecting companies from Delta Airlines to Mr. Beast's YouTube channel.
