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GCHQ says AI can help UK combat disinformation attacks

GCHQ has said it believes it can use artificial intelligence (AI) to help expose disinformation attacks by hostile foreign states trying to undermine the UK's democracy......»»

Category: topSource:  skynewsFeb 25th, 2021

Fighting identity fraud? Here’s why we need better tech

In this Help Net Security video, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the state of identity fraud prevention. Businesses must adopt more advanced technologies to combat the advancing tactics of identity fraud. Organizations th.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression

The preliminary results of a clinical trial of using heat exposure to combat depression are in—and are fueling cautious optimism that sauna practice could become an accepted treatment......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity

Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique expertise necessary to recognize and prevent potential.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

VMware patches serious security flaws in some of its top products

Fixes for Workstation and Fusion look to prevent hackers from mounting denial-of-service attacks......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry

Bats, as the main predator of night-flying insects, create a selective pressure that has led many of their prey to evolve an early warning system of sorts: ears uniquely tuned to high-frequency bat echolocation. To date, scientists have found at leas.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Scientists develop sticky pesticide to combat pest insects

Researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Leiden University have engineered a biological barrier that protects plants from diseases and pests. It concerns a sticky substance that is sprayed on leaves, to which pests stick......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Are you meeting your cyber insurance requirements?

Cyber insurance policies are specifically designed to offer financial protection to organizations in the face of cyber attacks, data breaches, or other cybersecurity incidents. While they can provide a sense of security, it’s crucial to be awar.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs

Recent cyber incidents demonstrate the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for ransomware hackers, according to Rubrik. New research by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that ransomware attacks produce larger impacts against these healthcare ta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Researchers target spermidine production to combat emerging drug resistance in Salmonella

Food-borne diseases like typhoid, caused by Salmonella Typhimurium, are a severe threat to public health, especially in India. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has allowed this bacterium to become resistant, posing a major hurdle in treating inf.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Native Security simulates harmless attacks on cloud infrastructure

Attackers are targeting the scope and scale of the cloud to run rapid and coordinated threat campaigns. A new approach is needed to defend against them, and SentinelOne is delivering it with the launch of Singularity Cloud Native Security. A solution.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Traceable launches Generative AI API Security to combat AI integration risks

Traceable AI has revealed an Early Access Program for its new Generative AI API Security capabilities. As enterprises increasingly integrate Generative AI such as Large Language Models (LLMs) into critical applications, they expose those applications.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Vectra AI Platform enhancements combat GenAI attacks

Vectra AI announced an expansion of the Vectra AI Platform to protect enterprises from new threat vectors introduced by the rapid adoption of GenAI tools. The Vectra AI Platform’s patented Attack Signal Intelligence uses behavior-based AI to de.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

China Air Pollution Data Center launched to combat evolving complexity of air quality challenges

While significant strides have been made in improving air quality in China through regulations like the Clean Air Act issued in 2013, air pollution has become increasingly complex. Despite notable improvements, the development of the economy and expa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

McAfee and Intel collaborate to combat deepfakes with Deepfake Detector

McAfee has unveiled enhancements to its AI-powered deepfake detection technology leveraging the power of the NPU in Intel Core Ultra processor-based PCs. The advanced AI-powered technology that underpins McAfee Deepfake Detector (previously known as.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Counterfeit Cisco gear ended up in US military bases, used in combat operations

"One of the largest counterfeit-trafficking operations ever." Enlarge / Cisco Systems headquarters in San Jose, California. (credit: Getty) A Florida resident was sentenced to 78 months for running a counterfeit scam th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Novel triple drug combination effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) have found a new potential combination therapy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by targeting two key bacterial enzymes involved in resistance. The study, "The Triple Combination of Meropenem, Avi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Hades II’s new combat options enhance an already great game

New magic system shines in the game's early "Technical Test" period. Enlarge / New gods, same old drama. (credit: Supergiant) Here at Ars, we were obviously excited by the late 2022 announcement of Hades II as a follow-u.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Maximum-severity GitLab flaw allowing account hijacking under active exploitation

The threat is potentially grave because it could be used in supply-chain attacks. Enlarge A maximum severity vulnerability that allows hackers to hijack GitLab accounts with no user interaction required is now under act.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Virsec releases security tools to offer ransomware protection

Virsec released TrustSight and TrustGuardian, its newest security tools in the fight against an ever-expanding threat environment – one where EDRs miss up to 30% of attacks, and ransomware detonates in milliseconds, according to various sources.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

AI-driven phishing attacks deceive even the most aware users

Vishing and deepfake phishing attacks are on the rise as attackers leverage GenAI to amplify social engineering tactics, according to Zscaler. AI automates and personalizes various aspects of the attack process AI-driven phishing attacks leverage AI.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024