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Security cloud with AI against cyber attacks
AI against cyberattacks

The new AI companion for the Security Cloud category is intended to simplify and automate cyberattack response and recovery. Included is Microsoft's Azure OpenAI in combination with its data threat engine based on machine learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help IT and security professionals better respond to cyber incidents. That's why Rubrik, the zero trust data security company, announces the generative AI companion Rubrik Ruby. This is available in the Security Cloud section and is intended to accelerate cyber detection, recovery and resilience. AI: Azure OpenAI and Data Threat Engine…

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AI-based security assistant
AI-based security assistant

A data-centric cybersecurity specialist, expands its AI and machine learning capabilities with the launch of Athena AI, a new generative AI layer spanning the entire Varonis Data Security Platform. Athena AI fundamentally improves the way security teams protect data, from visibility to action execution. Using natural language makes in-depth research and analysis much easier and more efficient. In this way, users of all skill and competence levels become security specialists. Generative AI SOC analyzes: Athena AI’s insights and measures help...

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One year of ChatGPT
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

The current boom in artificial intelligence is leading to a sharp increase in demand in the German market. Spending on AI software, services and related hardware is expected to rise to 6,3 billion euros this year. This corresponds to an increase of 32 percent compared to 2022, when 4,8 billion euros were spent on artificial intelligence. The digital association Bitkom reports this based on data from the market research company IDC. “The launch of ChatGPT a year ago was an initial spark for the use of AI. ChatGPT showed many people for the first time what AI can do today...

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IT trends 2024
IT trends 2024

A global leader in AI for cybersecurity has released predictions for 2024 IT trends. Max Heinemeyer, Chief Product Officer, expects in particular an increasing use of AI in attacks, greater bypassing of multi-factor authentication (MFA), more successful actions by Europol and a consolidation of security platforms. Cybercriminals Develop First AI Worm In 2023, hackers tested AI-based malware such as WormGPT and FraudGPT, as well as integrated other AI solutions into their attack methods. In 2024, APTs, state-sponsored attackers, and professional ransomware gangs will use AI in novel ways. The consequences are even faster and more scalable,…

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Ward driving with artificial intelligence
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

AI tools are now used millions of times to research topics, write letters and create images. But artificial intelligence is also becoming increasingly important in the area of ​​cybersecurity. On the one hand, it can make the work of those responsible for security easier, but on the other hand, it offers cybercriminals numerous new opportunities. These range from deepfakes to AI-powered cyberattack campaigns on demand. Whitehat hacker Kody Kinzie has tried out the extent to which artificial intelligence can be used to better exploit the results of “wardriving”, i.e. the systematic search for WiFi networks with the help of a vehicle. AI tool Claude The security specialist collected information at a...

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AI threatens cybersecurity
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

With the help of AI, cyber threats are taking on a new form. Criminals use this to target identities and bypass authentication mechanisms. These are all new AI attack vectors. Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting modern society at an unprecedented pace. ChatGPT and other generative AI tools offer many advantages, but they can also be used by attackers and thus cause a lot of damage. CyberArk Labs has now examined this evolving threat landscape to better understand what new AI attack vectors mean for identity security programs and to help develop new defense strategies...

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After Cyberattack: Accelerating Recovery for VMware
After a cyber attack: Accelerating recovery for VMware - Image by Hans on Pixabay

Rubrik introduces new generative AI capabilities for VMware with Rubrik AI-Powered Cyber ​​Recovery. Using generative AI and large language models (LLMs), the new solution helps administrators make difficult decisions after cyberattacks to minimize data loss and reduce downtime. Additionally, the features enable backup administrators to deploy recommended task lists and guided workflows to ensure efficient data recovery and maintain cyber resilience. Cyberattacks pose one of the greatest threats to enterprise virtual machines. Maintaining cyber resilience in the face of cyberattacks requires the ability to protect critical data such as virtual…

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Whaling: AI-supported attacks on the big fish!
Whaling: AI-supported attacks on the big fish! - Image by istvangyal on Pixabay

The attackers try to catch the big fish in the company: In cybersecurity, this is called “whaling”. AI-powered whaling attacks threaten CEOs, lawmakers and the military. “Harpoon Whaling” is the refined method with VIP service. “Whaling” is about catching big fish. The targets of cybercriminals are executives of successful companies, high-ranking officials and military personnel. It's about stealing information or siphoning off large sums of money. The Harpoon Whaling in particular - a subspecies of Whaling - is perfidious because the attackers automatically collect extensive information about their victims and organize it using nested…

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IT problem solvers with AI: AI Assistant for Observability
IT problem solvers with AI: AI Assistant for Observability - Image by Faisal Mehmood on Pixabay

Elastic Announces Launch of AI Assistant for Observability and General Availability of Universal Profiling. Transforming the observability of complex cloud-native environments: centralized and limitless end-to-end visibility for site reliability engineers (SREs). Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch®, announces the launch of the Elastic AI Assistant for Observability and the general availability of Universal Profiling™. This provides Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), regardless of their level of experience, with context-specific, relevant and actionable operational insights into their respective IT environment. Today's IT operations teams face ever-changing system challenges and issues specific to their particular IT environment...

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85 billion threats blocked – an increase of 30 percent
85 billion threats blocked – an increase of 30 percent - Photo by FLY:D on Unsplash

Over 85 billion threats were blocked by Trend Micro in the first half of 2023 - around a third more than in the same period last year. The new trend of cybercriminals using generative artificial intelligence (AI) and ransomware to increase their reach and efficiency is increasing. This is also shown by the Trend Micro 2023 Midyear Cybersecurity Threat Report. Trend Micro, one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity solutions, publishes its security situation report in the middle of the year. According to this, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more of a threat. Not only companies, but also cyber criminals are increasingly relying on...

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