Tag: artificial intelligence
Criminal use of AI enters new and dangerous phase
Cybercriminals have just added what may be the most dangerous weapon yet to their arsenal of illegal software, a Dark Web version of legitimate artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. Tel Aviv-based network security company, Cato Networks, has uncovered an emerging criminal platform called Nytheon AI that it says is “a fully-fledged illicit AI platform”. While there have been other attempts to offer criminal versions of popular AI models, Nytheon AI is the first truly comprehensive multilingual offering. Threat actors can now use the platform to conduct a variety of attacks including tailored spear-phishing campaigns, deepfake documents, and polymorphic malware capable of constantly mutating its appearance.
UK backs AI and intelligence modernization – June 12th
The UK government has announced its plans to invest in digital and artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, including the NHS, aiming to build strong technology foundations and tackle urgent cybersecurity risks.
Honeywell kicks off AI tools to accelerate industrial autonomy – June 10th
Honeywell has debuted a series of AI-powered tools that intend to boost industrial autonomy, introducing a suite of AI cybersecurity solutions designed to ramp up Operation Technology defenses against the ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape.
InfoSecurity Europe 2025 focuses on weaponized AI
InfoSecurity Europe 2025, which begins in London today, Tuesday, June 2nd, will this year be dominated by the rapidly growing threat posed by the weaponization of artificial intelligence (AI). New to the conference is an AI and cloud security stage, which will exhibit ways organizations can counter the threat posed by AI. AI-driven cybersecurity also dominated the recent RSA conference in San Francisco. Over the last 12 months, threat actors haven’t wasted a moment capitalizing on the global fascination with Artificial Intelligence. As AI’s popularity surged over the past year, cybercriminals have been quick to exploit the new technology to carry out cyberattacks on an industrial scale.
AI increasingly used to deliver malware
Many organizations’ ongoing enthusiasm for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) is leaving them open to sophisticated and carefully planned cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity company Mandiant, a Google subsidiary, has issued an urgent warning for companies to be wary of downloading AI tools from unvetted websites.
AI system blackmails its creator
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is learning to think like a human. But the critical question now being asked in IT circles is: “What kind of human?” Claude, Opus 4, a groundbreaking new AI system released by AI developers Anthropic on Tuesday, is attempting to blackmail its creator by exposing an alleged extramarital affair. This follows on from other AI systems programmed to interact with humans effectively, lying by making up fake information, a phenomenon known by developers as “hallucinating”.
Safeguarding the entire attack surface
In an exclusive interview with Cyber Intelligence, Tim Grieveson, Chief Security Officer for attack surface discovery platform, ThingsRecon, explains how companies can protect their constantly expanding attack surfaces while using AI tools to monitor potential vulnerabilities in real time.
AI-driven cybersecurity dominates RSA in San Francisco
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity is set to dominate RSA, the world’s largest cybersecurity event, which kicked off yesterday in San Francisco and runs from April 28 to May 1. Networking giant Cisco set the pace with an announcement that it is deepening its partnership with ServiceNow, a leading AI platform for business transformation. It is claimed that the combination of Cisco's infrastructure and security platforms and ServiceNow's AI-driven platform and security solutions will unlock mutual customers' ability to secure and scale their use of AI while decreasing risk and complexity. The first such integration will bring together Cisco's AI Defense capabilities with ServiceNow SecOps.
Deepfake news lures new victims
Deepfake videos of TV news presenters are being used to dupe gullible viewers into logging onto illegal gambling sites where malware is then downloaded onto their devices. News anchors on Sky and other channels appear to be quoting Apple CEO Tim Cook recommending an app where users can easily get rich by winning vast sums of money. The news reports have been identified as deepfake videos. It has been further revealed that thousands of similar videos of deepfakes of journalists have been circulated in the US and the UK.
Cybersecurity has become an ongoing war
In our business, assessing risk is crucial. There is a constantly evolving threat landscape, and cybercriminals are constantly introducing new techniques and developing existing ones. And as online connectivity grows, so does every organization's overall attack surface. Unit 42 are constantly conducting research examining the full scope of the ever expanding attack surface and constantly testing existing defenses. They play the role of cybercriminals, acting as white-hat hackers, if you like, in order to detect potential weaknesses. This research is conducted across the board and also directed at each client specific attacks surface. And when there is a breach, Unit 42 is there to detect and control it. They effectively act as wartime consiglieres – remember that the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict started in cyberspace. They must also act immediately to mitigate any breach that does occur. Constant research and testing of defenses are vital. We have to be right every time, but the cybercriminal gangs only have to be right once to effect a breach and perform a successful attack.
From deepfakes to in-person fraudsters
Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU) is a not-for-profit credit union based in Washington, dedicated to improving the financial well-being of its members and communities. It has grown beyond serving Boeing’s employees to more than 1.5 million members and $29 billion in assets. In an exclusive interview, Sean Murphy, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at BECU, explains the changing cyber-threats now facing consumers. The cybersecurity challenges faced by all consumers have escalated with the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). We have witnessed the growing use of botnets, and AI is at such a stage that it can be used to attempt to gain access to accounts on an individual level. The use of virtual private networks (VPNs) simplifies this process and makes it difficult to track. Remember – while organizations are constantly monitoring for threats and attacks, the cybercriminals only have to get it right one time to cause a highly damaging breach. Advanced persistent threats (APTs) have now become a major ongoing threat. Financial institution employees are the first line of defense against cyber attackers and play a key role in protecting consumers. As such, a robust cybersecurity team and the regular training of employees is crucial.
Majority of Orgs Hit by AI Cyber-Attacks as Detection Lags – March 7th
AI-driven cyber-attacks are becoming a widespread threat, with 87% of security professionals reporting incidents in the past year, according to SoSafe’s latest cybercrime trends report. Despite the growing concern, only 26% of security experts express high confidence in their ability to detect such attacks. The World Economic Forum noted a 223% rise in deepfake-related tools on dark web forums between early 2023 and 2024, further fueling concerns. While 91% of experts expect AI-driven attacks to surge over the next three years, nearly all respondents acknowledge the urgency of improving detection capabilities.