NTIA Pushes for Independent Audits of AI Systems
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Accountability Needed to Unleah Full Potential of AI, Says NTIA Administrator The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration released a report Wednesday calling for improved transparency into high-risk artificial intelligence systems, as well as independent audits that can help hold AI developers accountable ..read more
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The AI Revolution and White-Collar Workers
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Will AI Be a Catalyst for Innovation or a Source of Displacement? If we proactively tackle the complexities of the AI revolution, we can ensure that it serves as a catalyst for innovation rather than a source of displacement. With thoughtful planning and inclusive policies, the integration of AI into the professional world can enhance human potential ..read more
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On Point: The New Impersonation-Social Engineering Attacks
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How AI and Deepfakes Make Impersonation Attacks Stronger - and How to Stop Them Industrious attackers are using cutting-edge deepfake and AI technologies to blend impersonation and social engineering attacks. Robust processes that include checks and balances and improved proving awareness of staff and customers are the keys to preventing them ..read more
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ISoon Leak Shows Links to Chinese APT Groups
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The Firm Is Operating Alongside RedHotel, RedAlpha and Poison Carp Chinese hacking contractor iSoon supported three separate cyberespionage operations on behalf of Beijing, say security researchers who analyzed a leaked data trove belonging to the firm. Details of the inside workings of the previously obscure Chinese hacking-for-hire firm emerged in February ..read more
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Feds Wave Sticks & Carrots at Health Sector to Bolster Cyber
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Industry Groups Welcome Help for Hospitals and Others - But Oppose Penalties Proposed federal sticks and carrots to incentivize the health sector to implement stronger cybersecurity standards are already meeting opposition from some industry groups that say financial help is welcome but payment penalties for perceived laggards likely will do more harm than good ..read more
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Anand Oswal on How Talon's Browser Tech Boosts Cyber Defense
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Palo Alto Networks Enables Hybrid Work, Fuels Unmanaged Device Security With Deal Palo Alto Networks Senior Vice President Anand Oswal details how Talon's browser technology secures unmanaged devices, enhances SASE capabilities and facilitates hybrid work. The platform security behemoth bought Tel Aviv, Israel-based based Talon in December for $458.6 million ..read more
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Iranian TA450 Group Tries Out New Tactics on Israelis
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Proofpoint Researchers Say Beware of Phishing Emails, Embedded Links in PDFs Iran-aligned threat actor TA450, also called MuddyWater, is using fake salary, compensation and financial incentive emails to trick Israeli employees at multi-national organizations into clicking malicious links, according to researchers at security firm Proofpoint ..read more
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Russian Nation-State Hacker Targets German Political Parties
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Latest APT29 Campaign Uses a Previously Unseen Malware Backdoor A Russian hacking group is targeting German political parties as part of a Moscow-backed espionage campaign. The latest APT29 campaign marks the first time the group has been seen targeting political organizations, according to researchers at Mandiant ..read more
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Nursing Home Declares Bankruptcy, Blames Recent Cyberattacks
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Also, Senate Bill Proposes Payment Relief for Firms Meeting Cyber 'Standards' A nursing home operator is seeking bankruptcy protection, citing the effects of a ransomware attack last fall and fallout from the recent Change Healthcare outage as factors that contributed to its financial woes. Also, a Senate bill aims to address cash flows for some health firms hit by an attack ..read more
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GitLab Acquires Oxeye to Bolster SAST in DevSecOps Workflow
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Acquisition Promises Enhanced Application Security and Reduced False Positives The integration of Oxeye into GitLab’s suite marks a significant leap in the accuracy and efficiency of security scans, directly addressing the challenge of false positives in static application security testing and enhancing software security across development stages, according to GitLab ..read more
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