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Research Examines WormGPT, an AI Cybercrime Tool Used in BEC Attacks

SecureWorld News

In its latest research , SlashNext—a provider of multi-channel phishing and human hacking solutions—delves into the emerging use of generative AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the cybercrime tool WormGPT, in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. Urgency is a key emotion that social engineers prey upon to induce actions."

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for leveraging hardware to shore up security — via a co-processor

The Last Watchdog

The good news is, artificial intelligence is here and is showing great promise to deliver what the market needs, that is, pre-emptive and proactive threat detection. Such a co-processor would be positioned to act as a security watchguard for the entire system and provide a pre-emptive measure to fight cybercrime.

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Tackling Cyber Threats: Is AI Cybersecurity Our Only Hope?

Jane Frankland

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be the key to outsmarting cyber threats in an increasingly connected world? These are questions I’ve been asking myself recently as AI and cybercrime have become hot topics in the tech industry, and for world leaders. Is it our only hope for survival?These

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What role should governments play in combating cybercrime?

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Rising volume of email fatigue opens doors for Cybercriminals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Still, because of the overwhelming pressure the healthcare sector suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were left more vulnerable to cybercrime. Then they can use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze how the victim communicates through email. The data of over 1.2 competitors and hackers).” Conclusion.

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Why an Ounce of Cybersecurity Prevention is Worth a Pound of Detection

McAfee

Cybersecurity detection is a criminal investigation. Cybercrime investigators are experts who are in limited supply. When SPW implemented MVISION Insights, the security team sought to identify potential threats lurking outside the agency’s perimeter. Meet the Proactive Evolution Series to Help Become More Preventive.

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GUEST ESSAY: The many ways your supply chain is exposing your company to a cyber attack

The Last Watchdog

The inherent complexity of the supply chain for modern technology is a reason why so many cybercrime attempts have been successful. This artificial intelligence-driven, chip-scale innovation offers multiple and hierarchical trust relationships for complex ownership structures and transitions. Threat detection.