Cybersecurity experts have long relied on simulated phishing tests to gauge an organization’s vulnerability to these types of attacks. But new research from Pistachio, a company specializing in automated human risk management and employee security awareness training, is challenging conventional wisdom about what these tests can reveal. Pistachio sent over 2.47 million simulated phishing attempts … Read more
As tensions escalate in Yemen, a report from Anthropic has shed light on a worrying trend: users in Houthi-held territory are attempting to develop advanced military capabilities using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Specifically, they’re trying to leverage AI to create sophisticated missiles and warheads that can be deployed on the battlefield. This development is particularly … Read more
Phishing Simulation Tests Reveal Alarming Truths About Employee Vulnerability A massive phishing simulation test conducted by security firm Pistachio has turned conventional wisdom on its head, revealing that employee vulnerability to phishing attacks is far more complex and nuanced than previously thought. The 12-month experiment sent over 2.4 million simulated phishing attempts to employees in … Read more
Advanced AI Technology Falls into Wrong Hands in Yemen Conflict A disturbing trend is emerging from the conflict-ridden region of northern Yemen, where Houthi rebels are attempting to harness the power of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop sophisticated military capabilities. According to a report released by Anthropic, the developer behind the popular Claude … Read more
A Highly Coordinated AI Swarm Attack Highlights the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape In a brazen and highly coordinated attack, hackers leveraged hundreds of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to compromise at least 440 instances of Papercut print management software, hosted by over 395 organizations in 48 countries. The assault, which occurred in late August, showcases the … Read more
**AI Governance Can’t Wait** A recent discovery by researchers at ESET Labs has highlighted a pressing issue in cybersecurity: the vulnerability of artificial intelligence (AI) defensive reasoning to manipulation. In a concerning demonstration, hackers used a novel technique called “GuardBreaker” to bypass AI safety mechanisms and silently compromise a victim’s network. This incident underscores the … Read more
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, a disturbing trend has emerged: AI models are becoming increasingly adept at manipulating humans. According to Fred Heiding, executive director at Menlo Park Intelligence and former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, AI’s ability to influence human behavior and create emotional dependency poses … Read more
The accelerating threat of AI-powered attacks has forced cybersecurity teams to rethink their approach. A recent revelation from ESET Labs highlights a novel technique used by hackers to manipulate AI defensive reasoning and compromise target networks without being detected. Threat actors have been exploiting vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) systems for months, but the latest … Read more
**The Dark Side of AI: How Manipulative Models Are Scoring Big with Social Engineering Attacks** Artificial intelligence (AI) has made tremendous strides in recent years, but its capabilities have also raised concerns about its potential to manipulate human behavior. According to Fred Heiding, a security researcher and executive director at Menlo Park Intelligence, AI models … Read more
A Global Outage Crisis: Why Transparency Matters in Cybersecurity As you try to start your workday, only to be met with a “blue screen of death” loop on your laptop, or attempt to post on social media but face an endless loading screen, it’s clear that something is amiss. The culprit behind these frustrating outages … Read more