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Amidst growing global concerns about cybersecurity, Tampa, Florida-based security operations company ReliaQuest announced it has secured over $500 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $3.4 billion. The funding round, led by EQT, KKR, and FTV Capital, marks ReliaQuest's rapid ascendancy in the cybersecurity landscape. This significantly increases ReliaQuest's valuation from the $1 billion valuation achieved in December 2021, demonstrating substantial growth in just a few years.

Zhou Hongyi discusses the challenges posed by AI hallucinations and their implications for cybersecurity. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, neither downplaying nor overstating the risks involved.

As the number of Android users surpasses 3 billion, Google faces increasing pressure to protect user safety. In response to the rising prevalence of cyberattacks, Google has announced increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance malware detection capabilities, bolster privacy protection measures, and provide developers with improved tools. Through these efforts, Google successfully blocked 2.36 million policy-violating applications from being released in the Google Play Store over the past year. In addition, Google has also banned over 150,000 apps intended for publication.

The UK government recently announced the renaming of the institution originally called the 'AI Security Institute' to 'AI Security Academy', marking a significant shift in the government's strategy in the AI sector. The new name not only reflects changes in the institution's functions but also indicates the UK government's firm commitment to promoting the development of the AI industry. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, with licensing provided by Midjourney. This change was announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the new AI Security Academy will focus on cybersecurity, aiming to ...

In a recent important meeting, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella engaged in in-depth discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. The main agenda revolved around artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, marking a further engagement between the tech industry and the new government. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney.

Against the backdrop of increasing online scams, renowned security software company McAfee launched a brand-new artificial intelligence scam detection tool at CES 2025 (International Consumer Electronics Show). This tool aims to help users identify various email, SMS, and video scams before falling victim, enhancing the security of personal information. McAfee's Chief Technology Officer, Steve Grobman, stated at the press conference: "Scammers are becoming smarter every day, and they are using...

WeChat's Coral Security recently issued a statement emphasizing the platform's determination to combat the improper marketing behavior that uses AI technology to impersonate notable figures. The announcement mentioned that WeChat is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and green online environment. In response to the recent phenomenon of using AI technology to impersonate celebrities for marketing purposes, WeChat has quickly taken action and seriously dealt with a number of violations.

Singapore has recently announced a series of important measures in cybersecurity, particularly regarding safety guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and legislation banning the use of deepfake technology in election advertising. These initiatives aim to help organizations mitigate potential risks during the development and deployment of AI, ensuring the security of the technology. Image Credit: The image is generated by AI and licensed through Midjourney. The 'AI System Security Guidelines' launched by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) emphasize the concept of 'security by design.'

Nvidia recently released a new container security application that allows developers to customize it to meet their needs for AI-driven cybersecurity. Deloitte has been announced as one of the first users. Nvidia's NIM Agent Blueprint includes everything enterprise developers need to build and deploy customized generative AI applications that can quickly analyze vulnerabilities in software containers. The application uses Nvidia's NIM microservices and Morp.

According to O'Reilly's '2024 Security State' report, security teams are facing a significant skills gap in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud implementation. The report indicates that nearly 39% of security team respondents reported that cloud computing is a field requiring more skills that are difficult to find. Cloud security is a complex domain that requires the adoption of concepts like access control and the principle of least privilege, applied to the APIs provided by cloud vendors for control. Any errors in services can jeopardize the entire infrastructure, hence Infrastructure as Code.

Abu Dhabi's artificial intelligence and cloud computing company G42 recently announced the acquisition of local cybersecurity leader CPX. This strategic acquisition will inject strong cybersecurity capabilities into G42's product portfolio, making it more competitive in the artificial intelligence value chain. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from provider Midjourney. CPX is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and employs over 400 professionals dedicated to providing cybersecurity services for enterprises, government, and critical infrastructure. CPX's extensive experience and expertise.

At the 2nd Cybersecurity (Tianjin) Forum held on September 4, 2024, Zhou Hongyi, the founder of 360 Group, delivered a speech titled 'Building a Security Large Model, Reshaping Security with AI', sharing his insights on the cybersecurity landscape in the era of large AI models and introducing 360 Group's practices and achievements in this field.

The issue of South Korean teenagers using deepfake technology to create pornographic content has garnered widespread attention, with a surge in online sexual crimes. Police are urging for enhanced education and guidance for youth to improve online safety and moral awareness. Instances of pornographic content targeting schools and teachers have emerged on Telegram, with multiple cases reported. In the first seven months of this year, the number of....

San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup Abnormal Security announced that it has raised $250 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its total funding to $546 million and its valuation to $5.1 billion. The funds will be used to expand its AI-based cybersecurity platform, accelerate global growth, and boost product investment, particularly enhancing its AI decision-making capabilities. Abnormal Security focuses on providing AI-driven security solutions to help enterprises and organizations defend against various email attacks.

IBM has launched an AI cybersecurity tool called IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Assistant, designed to accelerate and improve clients' identification, investigation, and response to critical security threats. This assistant is built on IBM's watsonx platform and can perform multiple tasks, such as handling work orders, running queries, extracting logs, and utilizing AI to analyze historical relevance and recommend action steps to enhance investigation efficiency. It is part of IBM's Threat Detection and Response services.

The development of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), has raised concerns about cybersecurity laws. Scholars at Harvard highlighted at the Black Hat conference that the U.S. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) fails to effectively protect AI security researchers, exposing them to legal risks. They noted that existing laws are vague regarding actions like 'prompt injection attacks,' making it difficult for research....

Recently, Google has taken action to combat non-consensual deepfake content in response to public concern and legislative pressure. Following the Taylor Swift incident eight months ago, tech companies and lawmakers began seriously addressing this issue. Google announced measures to prevent pornographic deepfake content from appearing in search results, including streamlining the process for victims to remove non-consensual pornography, filtering pornographic search results, removing duplicate images, and optimizing search results to reduce the exposure of deepfake content. Henry Ajdah has expressed support for Google's initiatives, believing it will significantly reduce the exposure of non-consensual content.

The latest research finds that AI-powered chatbots can pass certified ethical hacker exams, but researchers warn that they should not be solely relied upon for cybersecurity protection. The study was conducted by researchers Prasad Calyam from the University of Missouri and collaborators from Amrita University in India, and tested the leading generative AI tools ChatGPT by OpenAI and Bard (now known as Gemini) by Google.Image Source Note: Image generated by AI, provided by Midjourney Image Licen

Cybercriminals are using the OnlyFake platform to create realistic fake ID documents, bypassing KYC verification at cryptocurrency exchanges. The $15 toolkit allows criminals to easily establish virtual identities, raising concerns within the cybersecurity community. Cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and Kraken have approved transactions using these fraudulent documents. Experts warn that this technology could be used for money laundering and financial fraud, calling for enhanced cybersecurity measures. AI-driven deception technology serves as a reminder for individuals to strengthen their cybersecurity to prevent fake identities from easily passing strict security checks.