The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a significant transformation, with hackers increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the sophistication of their attacks. Cybercriminals have adapted their strategies, employing AI to execute convincing phishing scams, which often replicate real voices and writing styles with alarming accuracy. This evolution allows them to…
In recent developments, the cybersecurity landscape has been significantly impacted by the emergence of Chimera malware, a sophisticated variant that diverges from traditional malware paradigms. Unlike typical ransomware, which primarily locks users out of their systems or encrypts data for ransom, Chimera leverages advanced artificial intelligence tools, complicating detection by…
Application Security, Events, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chenxi Wang of Rain Capital Highlights AI’s Challenges in Coding Tom Field (@SecurityEditor) • May 3, 2025 Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner, Rain Capital Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the development landscape by drastically shortening the path from concept to execution,…
Cybersecurity leaders are increasingly faced with budgetary constraints while attempting to safeguard their organizations. While business executives recognize the need for robust security measures, security leaders are tasked with maximizing protection within limited financial resources. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems often represent the most significant expense for a…
World Password Day serves as an annual reminder of the critical importance of secure passwords, occurring on the first Thursday of May. This is a day when we hope that users have left behind easily guessable options like “password1” and “qwerty,” although, unfortunately, that is often not the case. Passwords…
Endpoint Security, Events, Government Panel Examines AI Innovations, Geopolitical Challenges, and Cybersecurity Leadership Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • April 30, 2025 ISMG editors Tom Field, Michael Novinson, Anna Delaney, Rahul Neel Mani, and Mathew Schwartz At the RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco, editors from ISMG explored pivotal discussions and emerging…
Cryptocurrency Fraud, Events, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Panel Discusses Insights on Cryptocurrency, OT Security, and Data Sovereignty Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • April 29, 2025 ISMG editors Mathew Schwartz, Anna Delaney, Rahul Neel Mani, and Michael Novinson During the second day of the RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco, a panel…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of cybersecurity, influencing both offensive and defensive tactics. As cyber threat actors increasingly incorporate AI into their strategies, the defensive teams—or Blue Teams—are also harnessing large language models (LLMs) to enhance their effectiveness. These models hold significant potential for bolstering defensive measures, which…
The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly, fueled by the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). As businesses leverage AI to streamline operations, cybercriminals are similarly exploiting this technology to enhance their tactics, particularly in tax fraud and scams associated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks on the…
