SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Enter the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, or TRAIGA, with Texas's unique style of doing business—balancing innovation with accountability, consumer empowerment, and a good ol' dash of no-nonsense enforcement. These are labeled "High-Risk AI Systems" (HRAIS). if they (1) put their name or trademark on a high-risk AI system.(2)

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2021

A written proposal to ban several uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and to place new oversight on other “high-risk” AI applications—published by the European Commission this week—met fierce opposition from several digital rights advocates in Europe. High-risk AI and oversight. The proposal includes a few core segments.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 21, 2025

GeoSpy is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported tool that can derive a persons location by analyzing features in a photo like vegetation, buildings, and other landmarks. Aside from the contribution towards a surveillance society, the risks of such a tool are obvious. And it can do so in seconds based on one picture.

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NSTIC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises significant value for industry, consumers, and broader society, but as with many technologies, new risks from these advancements in AI must be managed to realize it’s full potential. For those of us at NIST working in cybersecurity, privacy and AI, a key

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2025

The rise in bots is down to generative artificial intelligence (AI), Imperva said. Good bots accounted for just 14% of the internet’s traffic. An increasing number try to hijack peoples’ online accounts, which they often do by credential stuffing. These account takeover attacks have skyrocketed lately.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

Faster regulatory compliance, lower costs, and substantially reduced risk. . Artificial intelligence (AI) based on machine learning (ML) is the ideal foundation for automating identity governance. Leveraging ML, it can automate approvals of low-risk, high-confidence users. The result?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and its impact on cybersecurity is no exception. From the report: "AI-driven access controls allow organizations to dynamically adjust permissions based on real-time risk assessments, reducing the attack surface."

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. These often start with a call to users, claiming their Gmail account has been compromised. Monitor your accounts for signs of unauthorized access or data leaks.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2025

This update must be completed by 2025-03-16 to avoid any potential penalties or disruptions to your account. Perhaps they’ll sell the details on the dark web, or use them for themselves to get access to your Microsoft accounts. Instead use a secure method such as your online account or another application on IRS.gov.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And yet, if artificial intelligence achieves what is called an agentic model in 2025, novel and boundless attacks could be within reach, as AI tools take on the roles of agents that independently discover vulnerabilities, steal logins, and pry into accounts. These are real threats, but they are not novel.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2023

This application of AI is known as risk decisioning, and it's what fuels our ForgeRock Autonomous Access threat protection product. They can also automate the process of eliminating over-provisioned access that enables attackers to use one compromised account to move laterally to higher-value targets.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We have moved beyond traditional compliance-driven security models to risk-based approaches, integrating cybersecurity into enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. This led to a reactive approach where organizations were more focused on regulatory adherence than on actual security risk management.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Responding to a recent surge in AI-generated bot accounts, LinkedIn is rolling out new features that it hopes will help users make more informed decisions about with whom they choose to connect. For example, on October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

million customers have had their user accounts compromised in credential stuffing attacks. Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

The good news is that OneSpan and other security vendors are innovating to bring machine learning, data analytics and artificial intelligence to the front lines. Key takeaways: Shifting risks. All of these data points are logged and captured and can be used to analyze the risk associated with the transaction,” said LaSala.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 5, 2025

Table of Contents Introduction What Are Fake Instagram Accounts? This cheat sheet will guide you through the essentials of fake account detection , helping you secure your online presence and ensure a safer Instagram experience. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Fake Account Detection in Snapchat!

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing industries and transforming the way we live and work. However, as AI continues to advance, it brings with it a new set of cybersecurity risks and challenges.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, password managers introduce the problem of risk concentration, or putting all of one’s eggs in a single basket. When we sign up for an online account or request resetting a password, we usually receive a new password via e-mail. Artificial intelligence systems. Dynamic passwords need to be securely managed.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2025

Although the images are not linked to any user accounts or other private information, it is not unthinkable that cybercriminals could figure out some of the identities by using commonly available face search engines. In total, nearly 1.5 million user-uploaded images were available to anyone stumbling over the storage bucket.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Check out key findings and insights from the Tenable Cloud AI Risk Report 2025. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments? 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

The susceptibility laden throughout the device’s product journey leads to an increased risk. This artificial intelligence-driven, chip-scale innovation offers multiple and hierarchical trust relationships for complex ownership structures and transitions. Traceability and accountability. Threat detection.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2021

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a critical tool cybersecurity companies leverage to stay ahead of the curve. Machine learning is a component of artificial intelligence that helps cybersecurity tools operate more efficiently. By extension, SOAR platforms also minimize the risk of human error.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. Lured in by similar color schemes, company logos, and familiar layouts, victims log in to their account by entering their username and password.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The security breach poses a major national security risk. Experts believe that threat actors are aimed at gathering intelligence. The carrier states that personal financial account information and call records were not affected by the security breach.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. Manufacturing: IP theft and ransomware are top risks; OT/ICS systems still lag in basic controls. Security team members need to help define which dependencies should be excluded based on risk factors, and define vulnerability prioritization guidelines. And it's not slowing down."

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has also transcended these experiences. This evolving field of computer science focuses on creating intelligent machines powered by smart algorithms that make routine task performance easier, alleviating the need for human intelligence or manual involvement.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The fabricated LinkedIn identities — which pair AI-generated profile photos with text lifted from legitimate accounts — are creating major headaches for corporate HR departments and for those managing invite-only LinkedIn groups. Another “swarm” of LinkedIn bot accounts flagged by Taylor’s group.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 19, 2024

Now front pages are splashed with stories of social platforms’ role in misinformation , business conspiracy , malfeasance , and risks to mental health. Today, tech’s darling is artificial intelligence. These techniques border on the manipulative, but the biggest risk to users comes from advertising within AI chatbots.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

GorillaBot: The New King of DDoS Attacks Hidden cryptocurrency mining and theft campaign affected over 28,000 users The Mongolian Skimmer: different clothes, equally dangerous Ransomware Report: Unveiling Trends in Attack Payouts and Negotiations Hacking Qualcomm Urges OEMs to Patch Critical DSP and WLAN Flaws Amid Active Exploits Zero-Day Alert: (..)

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

Meanwhile, a report warns about overprivileged cloud accounts. 1 - WEF: Best practices to adopt AI securely As businesses scramble to adopt artificial intelligence to boost their competitiveness, theyre also grappling with how to deploy AI systems securely and in line with policies and regulations.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

When I answered, however, I heard a message that my account was overdue and that service was going to be cut off for non-payment. Criminals know that having one’s gas and electric service cut off when the temperature outside is below freezing outside is not something that most people want to risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

, I am keeping a close eye on regulations, identity and access management (IAM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — and I suggest that business leaders do the same. Here are three risk mitigation imperatives that can help organizations get a better handle on these latest risks and threats.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s easy to see how this kind of tool use comes with tremendous risks. Access to tools to look up information, make specialized calculations, and examine real-world sensors all carry a modicum of risk. Combining these categories of tools amplifies the risks of each.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Experts believe Artificial intelligence (AI) could introduce new cybersecurity concerns, and that the upcoming 5G network could pose new risks as well. Information Risk Management (IRM) recently published its 2019 Risky Business Report. One tip that education brands should follow is to create a prioritized list of risks.

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