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US DOJ Developing Guidelines for AI Use in Law Enforcement

Chris Riotta  •  October 9, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice is drafting new guidelines for law enforcement on the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition tools to enhance public safety while safeguarding civil rights and ensuring ethical deployment, a senior official said Wednesday.

AI Technologies

Security Needs to Be Simple and Secure By Default: Google

Brian Pereira  •  October 4, 2024

Google asserts that platformization and consolidation can help contain today's sophisticated threats. Embedding generative AI into security is also required as the industry moves from assisted AI to semi-autonomous and, eventually, to autonomous security, with the goal of security by default.

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ENISA 2024: Ransomware and AI Are Posing New Cyberthreats

Anna Delaney  •  October 3, 2024

While the number of ransomware attacks stayed about the same in the past year, cybercriminals are using more effective tactics such as weaponizing breach disclosure deadlines to extract higher ransoms, according to ENISA's 2024 Threat Landscape report.

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Europe Begins Drafting AI Code of Practice

Akshaya Asokan  •  October 1, 2024

The European Commission appointed a 13 member team to draft the general purpose artificial intelligence code of practice mandated by the AI Act. The commission on Monday announced four working groups that will oversee drafting of the rules.

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Will AI Middle Managers Be the Next Big Disruption?

Yamini Kalra  •  October 1, 2024

With its advanced - and evolving - capabilities, AI is integrated into most business processes and tasks, becoming nearly indispensable across industries. Its impact on the workforce is, thus, unsurprising and raises a familiar question: Can the technology take over jobs?

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Logpoint Strengthens SIEM by Acquiring Muninn AI-Powered NDR

Michael Novinson  •  October 1, 2024

Logpoint acquires Muninn to integrate its AI-based NDR technology, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities in its SIEM platform. This move supports Logpoint's mission to defend OT and ICS systems against ransomware attacks by combining visibility from networks and applications.

Regulation

UK CMA Clears Amazon, Anthropic Partnership

Akshaya Asokan  •  September 27, 2024

The U.K. antitrust regulator called off an investigation into the March $4 billion deal between Amazon and artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. "Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic does not qualify for investigation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002," the regulator said.

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Beyond Phishing: AI's New Tricks for Cyberattacks

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  September 27, 2024

While AI transforms business operations, it helps cybercriminals develop sophisticated impersonation techniques such as deepfakes and voice synthesis, posing new challenges for corporate security, said Surinder Lall, senior vice president of global information security risk management at Paramount.

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AI Governance

Proof of Concept: Boosting Security and Taming AI 'Lies'

Anna Delaney  •  September 26, 2024

In the latest "Proof of Concept," Troy Leach of the Cloud Security Alliance and Avani Desai of Schellman discuss the risks of AI hallucinations. As AI models advance, hallucinations pose serious threats to security, especially when quick and accurate decision-making is essential.

To Be a Cybersecurity Pro, Think Like a Puzzle Solver

Brandy Harris  •  September 25, 2024

Curiosity is one of the most important traits for success in cybersecurity. Professionals in this field regularly face complex problems that require an inquisitive mind, and gamified, hands-on learning is one of the best ways to develop an inquisitive mindset.

AI Industry Innovations

Startup Torq Secures $70M to Advance Hyperautomation With AI

Michael Novinson  •  September 24, 2024

With $70 million in fresh capital, Torq is doubling down on its hyperautomation initiatives. The funding will enhance generative AI technologies that streamline security operations and provide autonomous threat investigation, alongside plans for broader U.S. and European market penetration.

AI Industry Innovations

Redefining the Supply Chain in the Post-AI Era

CyberEdBoard  •  September 24, 2024

AI has enabled supply chains to become more proactive and predictive. Through machine learning algorithms, natural language processing and advanced analytics, organizations can now forecast demand with greater accuracy, anticipate potential disruptions and optimize inventory management in real time.