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How AI is Advancing Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

There’s a never ending cycle between the measures cybersecurity providers introduce to prevent or remediate cyber threats and the tactics cyber criminals use to get around these security measures. As soon as a security company develops a way to mitigate the latest threat, attackers develop a new threat to take its place.

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White House Launches AI Cyber Challenge to Enhance Security Posture

SecureWorld News

The White House recently unveiled the " AI Cyber Challenge " (AIxCC), a two-year competition aimed at harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to identify and address vulnerabilities in software. The top five teams from the semifinals will advance to the final competition during DEFCON 2025.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency. It integrates continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, risk assessment, incident response, and collaboration to effectively manage and mitigate cyber threats.

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Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

Security Boulevard

Bringing automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the workplace as part of digital transformation has many benefits. The evolving cyber threat landscape. 2025 and digital transformation. The challenges of digital transformation and cybersecurity.

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Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Still Widening Despite Growing Workforce

SecureWorld News

Cyber threats pose one of the most significant risks to businesses, governments, and individuals today. Without enough competent professionals to secure systems, assess risks, and respond to threats, organizations in every industry are dangerously exposed. This restricts training and increases workloads for the remaining staff.

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$20 Million Up for Grabs to Hackers Competing in AI Cyber Challenge

SecureWorld News

The AI Cyber Challenge announced last week by the Biden Administration is offering up to $20 million in prizes to ethical hackers who can harness the power of artificial intelligence to protect critical U.S. There is a risk that AI could be used to create new and more sophisticated cyber threats.

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AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body

Malwarebytes

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.”