This article explores how hackers can use AI-backed ransomware, revealed in RSA Conference 2023. Following cleverly-worded requests, hackers can use the ChatGPT 4 chatbot to generate ransomware. It includes tips from the SANS Institute's experts and warnings of supply chain, search engine, and malvertising attacks. Staying safe from malicious activity requires knowledge of current technologies and preventive/defensive measures.
At RSA Security Conference, Robert Joyce, NSA's Cybersecurity Director, highlighted the need to be prepared for the use of generative AI in security. He also discussed the risks & opportunities of using AI-enabled malware, phishing, and network security. With consistent vigilance & investment, security can be maximized.
This article covers the use of Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, by scammers to write fake reviews on e-commerce sites and share fake products to get a 5-star rating. Amazon and Flipkart have taken legal action to tackle this issue. Cybersecurity experts worry about the potential for scammers to create malware via these AI language models. An informative article about the dangers of generative AI in modern society.
ChatGPT is an amazing app that can help you have a great time, but it is also highly targeted by hackers and scammers. Recently, cybersecurity expert Alex Kleber (aka Privacy1St) has highlighted several fake OpenAI/ChatGPT apps on the Mac App Store that copy the colour schemes and logos of OpenAI. These apps require money up-front, while ChatGPT is free and the optional priority access and faster response services cost only $20. Furthermore, some fake apps restrict user access to their accounts. OpenAI is a San Francisco-based leading AI software developer whose GPT-3 language processing technology is one of the most advanced in the world. They also advocate for responsible AI technology use. Alex Kleber has a well-regarded record as a trailblazer in cybersecurity and has developed tools to keep people and systems safe.
Businesses across the globe are facing frequent cyberattacks with three unique malware every two minutes, according to the Quarterly Global Threat Intelligence Report by BlackBerry. Financial, food retailers and healthcare companies are particularly vulnerable due to outdated and insecure infrastructure. 5,246 malware variants were blocked during this period while North America topped the list of most targeted countries. Valenzuela, VP at BlackBerry, predicted that these attacks won’t slowdown anytime soon. Get the most secure protection with BlackBerry.
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