FTC Cracks Down On ‘Deceptive’ AI Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on businesses that use deceptive artificial intelligence to lure in customers. In a new law enforcement sweep: operation AI comply. The FTC took action against companies it said used AI to trick, mislead, or defraud.
US proposal to ban Chinese software in connected vehicles could affect consumers
The US Commerce Department’s proposal on Monday to ban the sale of internet-connected vehicles with Chinese and Russian software and hardware on American roads could affect consumers and US car makers, possibly leading to higher prices.
TikTok faces tough questioning in court amid potential US ban
TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, on Monday faced a tough line of questioning at a US appeals court while stating that a law which could force the company to sell its US operations or face a countrywide ban by January 19 would have a “staggering” effect on free speech.
US Puts Big Bounty Bullseye on Russian Hackers
As cyberattacks persist to stir turmoil in geopolitical conflicts around the world, the United States amped up the volume as it calls out criminal cyberactivity suspected to come out of Russia. Now, it has indicted six Russian hackers involved in cyberattacks collectively known as “Whisper Gate.”
Is Microsoft about to kick security vendors out of the kernel?
When Microsoft locks the doors of a secretive security summit tomorrow, one topic is expected to loom large on the agenda. The official goal of the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit at Microsoft’s HQ in Redmond, Washington, is to set out “concrete steps” to improve security and resiliency in the wake of the Crowdstrike global mega-outage.
Securing Your Digital Future: Insights from Cybersecurity Experts
Join us on Saturday 7th for an engaging virtual panel discussion with leading cybersecurity experts as they share their insights on the latest trends, challenges, and strategies in the world of cyber defense. From understanding emerging threats to implementing robust security measures, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your digital assets and stay ahead of cyber adversaries
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
