Emerging Threats in Cybersecurity: The Role of AI-Powered Attacks In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors, but it has also given rise to a new wave of cyber threats. With a staggering 70-90% of cyber incidents involving some form of social engineering, organizations are increasingly vulnerable to…
AI Safeguards Under Fire: DeepSeek’s Security Oversights DeepSeek, a cutting-edge open-source AI model developed by a Chinese tech firm, has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of significant security lapses and a data breach that compromised user information and API keys. During this week’s ISMG Editors’ Panel discussion, Sam Curry,…
AI Adoption in Cybersecurity: Navigating Risks with Open-Source Solutions In a rapidly evolving landscape, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum within security operations. However, as highlighted by Forrester’s principal analyst, Allie Mellen, organizations must remain vigilant about the security, privacy, and geopolitical risks associated with new AI…
DeepSeek-R1 Model Emerges as a Cost-Effective Contender in AI, Disrupting the Status Quo In a notable development within the artificial intelligence sector, China’s DeepSeek has unveiled its R1 model, presenting a formidable challenge to established AI giants such as OpenAI. This innovative model has been touted for its exceptional performance…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Privacy Concerns Arise from Data Storage Practices in China Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 29, 2025 Residents of a Tuscan village can no longer access DeepSeek from Apple’s or Google’s app stores. (Image: Shutterstock) In…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Operator Struggles with Reliability in Handling Complex, Customized Tasks Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant development for artificial intelligence, OpenAI has unveiled Operator, an AI agent designed to operate independently by interacting directly with…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Alleges LinkedIn Breached Privacy Laws and User Contracts Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock This week, a LinkedIn user based in California has initiated a class action lawsuit against the professional networking platform, alleging violations…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Encryption & Key Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Administration Officials Highlight Bipartisan Nature of Executive Order Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 16, 2025 The executive order may face implementation challenges due to its timing amid a transition of power in Washington. (Image: Shutterstock) On…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Addressing Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks Associated with Autonomous Agents Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 13, 2025 Google was one of several technology leaders announcing agentic AI solutions late last year. (Image: Shutterstock) The adoption of artificial intelligence is accelerating as…
