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The Dark Side of AI in Cybersecurity — AI-Generated Malware

Palo Alto Networks

In a thought-provoking interview on the Threat Vector podcast , Palo Alto Networks researchers Bar Matalon and Rem Dudas shed light on their groundbreaking research into AI-generated malware and shared their predictions for the future of AI in cybersecurity. And there is a bit of a longer version for that answer.

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10 things to watch out for with open source gen AI

CIO

Even if you don’t have the training data or programming chops, you can take your favorite open source model, tweak it, and release it under a new name. Apple actually released not just the code, but also the model weights, the training data set, training logs, and pre-training configurations.

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3 ways to deter phishing attacks in 2023

CIO

Unsurprisingly, there’s more to phishing than email: Email phishing: Attackers send emails with attachments that inject malware in the system when opened or malicious links that take the victim to a site where they’re tricked into revealing sensitive data. This helps in early identification of attacks and increasing overall security hygiene.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO

Three of the biggest risks moving into 2023 and beyond are: Ransomware – in which a malicious program infects a computer, locking access to all files until a ransom is paid to gain access to an unlock key. This delivers superior protection against kernel-level malware through to browser-based attacks. Ongoing training of employees.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

Introducing a Comprehensive Employee Cybersecurity Training Program: Employees often represent a significant vulnerability in an organization’s cybersecurity posture. Without proper training, they can fall victim to phishing attacks, inadvertently download malware, or mishandle sensitive data.

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The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023

CIO

User awareness training, strong login credentials with multifactor authentication, updated software that patches and reduces the likelihood of vulnerabilities, and regular testing will help companies prevent adversaries from getting that all-important initial access to their systems. Every out-of-place event needs to be investigated.

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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

CIO

As a result, the potential for malware to become resident on home computers is increasing.”. Everyone also has to undergo phishing training plus we are running SMX over our email which blocks/disables various functions,” the senior technology executive adds. There is strong support on cyber programs from management.

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