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How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?

Security Affairs

The increasing sophistication of these technologies has made it harder than ever to distinguish real content from fake. A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) presented in 2019 revealed that deepfakes generated by AI could deceive humans up to 60% of the time. As the technology evolves, so will its misuse.

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China-linked APT Silk Typhoon targets IT Supply Chain

Security Affairs

Silk Typhoon targets multiple sectors worldwide, including information technology (IT) services and infrastructure, remote monitoring and management (RMM) companies, managed service providers (MSPs) and affiliates, healthcare, legal services, higher education, defense, government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and energy.

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Microsoft's Majorana 1 and the Path to Scalable Quantum Computing

SecureWorld News

This development, announced on February 19 , has wide-reaching implications for industries, enterprises, governments, and, critically, cybersecurity both as an opportunity and a challenge. Government and national security Defense & intelligence: Quantum computing could crack encryption, making existing security protocols obsolete.

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Trade Wars: How U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Cyber Risk and Resilience

SecureWorld News

agricultural exports and expanded its export restrictions on critical technology components and cybersecurity-related industries. Trade disputes impact the cost and security of IT supply chains, alter the accessibility of cybersecurity tools, and could even lead to retaliatory cyberattacks from nation-state actors.

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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

Krebs on Security

government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. government smart cards. government smart cards.

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When AIs Start Hacking

Schneier on Security

Okay, maybe this is a bit of hyperbole, but it requires no far-future science fiction technology. The inherent ambiguity in most other systems ends up being a near-term security defense against AI hacking. Think about systems of governance like the tax code: a series of algorithms, with inputs and outputs.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike. Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry. What are Federal Cybersecurity Regulations?