Fortinet’s Acquisition of Virtue AI: A Major Boost in AI Security Capabilities Cybersecurity giant Fortinet has made a significant move in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) security by acquiring Virtue AI, a company specializing in automated testing and real-time protection for AI models. This acquisition is expected to enhance Fortinet’s capabilities in … Read more
Xpander Secures $7.5 Million to Revolutionize AI Management and Governance Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a crucial component of modern businesses, but managing and governing its use is a daunting task for many organizations. This challenge has led to the emergence of startups like Xpander, which aims to simplify AI adoption with its innovative platform. … Read more
**AI-Driven Vulnerability Surge Overwhelms Traditional Patching Model** A recent report from Rapid7 has shed light on a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: the sheer volume of vulnerabilities being disclosed is overwhelming traditional patching models. The report, titled “The Compression Era,” highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving this surge, making it increasingly difficult for defenders to … Read more
A Self-Taught Hacker’s Rise to AI-Driven Offensive Security Leadership Nico Waisman’s unlikely journey from a young hacker in Argentina to leading the charge in AI-driven offensive security is a testament to his passion, perseverance, and adaptability. With no formal training or education in cybersecurity, Waisman’s early self-taught expertise in hacking methods laid the foundation for … Read more
Cybersecurity Warnings Sound as AI-Powered Attack Rocks Asia-Pacific Region A sophisticated cyberattack using artificial intelligence (AI) has left governments and businesses on high alert in the Asia-Pacific region. The attack, which targeted government agencies with a complex AI framework, demonstrates the growing threat of near-autonomous attacks that can compromise even the most secure systems. The … Read more
Nico Waisman’s Unlikely Journey to AI-Driven Offensive Security Meet Nico Waisman, a self-taught hacker turned cybersecurity expert who has built a reputation for his work in offensive security. With a career spanning over two decades, Waisman’s story is one of accidental leadership and an unwavering passion for the field. Growing up in Argentina during the … Read more
As the pace of cyber attacks accelerates, the traditional model of detection-first security operations is being put to the test. With artificial intelligence (AI) driving exploitation at machine speed, it’s no longer a question of if an attack will happen, but when. A recent webinar, “Rethinking Cyber Defense for AI-Speed Attacks,” brought together industry experts … Read more
In a bold move, 11 high-profile Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have opened up about their personal struggles with cybersecurity breaches, revealing a side of the industry that’s often hidden from public view. The CISOs’ candid conversations are part of an 11-episode docuseries called “Declassified,” which aims to raise awareness about the human impact of … Read more
Threat actors have discovered a novel way to trick AI-powered chatbots into revealing sensitive information about their own architecture. Researchers at Varonis Threat Labs found that by manipulating Microsoft Copilot’s natural language processing capabilities, they could get the chatbot to reveal details about its internal workings and even execute malicious code. The technique, dubbed “CoSnitch,” … Read more
China-Linked Hacker Showcases AI Capabilities in Asia-Pacific Attack A sophisticated cyberattack on government agencies in the Asia-Pacific region has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, highlighting the growing threat of near-autonomous attacks enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). The attack, attributed to a Chinese-language operator, used a complex framework involving multiple AI agents to compromise sensitive … Read more