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Elon Musk Joins Call for Six-Month Pause in Advanced AI Training to Address Risks
Elon Musk has joined over 1,000 experts in an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the training of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models due to the potential risks to society and humanity. The letter was organized by the nonprofit Future of Life Institute, which is mainly funded by the Musk Foundation. The group…
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President Biden bans US government use of risky commercial spyware
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, signed an Executive Order that forbids the operational use of commercial spyware by the US government. Commercial spyware is a tool that allows access to electronic devices remotely, extracts their content, and manipulates their components without the user’s knowledge or consent. This type of tool has been…
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Microsoft launches AI-powered Security Copilot to assist cybersecurity professionals
Microsoft has launched a new AI-powered assistant, called Security Copilot, designed to help cybersecurity professionals better identify breaches and understand the huge amounts of data available to them. Security Copilot, which is powered by Microsoft’s own security-specific model and OpenAI’s GPT-4 generative AI, can assist with incident investigations and reporting. Security professionals can use it…
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VCSLAB Team, VietTel Cyber Security, Achieves Successful Hack against Microsoft Teams
VCSLAB is the research team of Viettel Cyber Security, and they have proven their expertise in the field of cybersecurity through their successful exploits. During the annual Pwn2Own software exploitation contest, VCSLAB demonstrated a two-bug chain in their attempt against Microsoft Team and were successful in their endeavor. This achievement earned them a cash prize…
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Protecting Sensitive Patient Information: Cybersecurity in Health Care
The healthcare industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to the sensitive nature of patient data. Health providers maintain troves of sensitive health information and personal details, making them a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to steal data or sabotage systems. At the same time, they often have limited resources to invest heavily in cybersecurity, as…
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Google Releases Chatbot Bard to Compete with OpenAI and Microsoft
Google has joined the AI chatbot market with the release of Bard (bard.google.com), a chatbot that will be available to limited users in the US and UK, expanding to other users, countries, and languages over time. Bard is Google’s first public effort to compete with similar chatbot technology from OpenAI and Microsoft, but the company…
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Chinese tech giant Baidu has introduced its AI-powered chatbot
Chinese tech giant Baidu has introduced its AI-powered chatbot, Ernie Bot, after years of development. CEO Robin Li acknowledged that the bot is not perfect but said it was released due to market demand. However, Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares fell by 10% during a demonstration of Ernie Bot’s capabilities, similar to the 9% drop in…
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Understanding the Importance of the CIA Triad in Information Security
In today’s digital age, information security is of utmost importance. Companies and individuals alike need to take measures to safeguard their sensitive data from unauthorized access, modification, and disclosure. That’s where the CIA Triad comes in. CIA stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, and it is one of the fundamental concepts of information security that…
