Tag: ai generated code
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Feds Warn of AI-Generated Code Threat to Critical Infrastructure Controllers
The feds have issued a dire warning: AI-generated code is being used to actively threaten critical infrastructure controllers, putting industries like water, energy, and manufacturing at risk. This is a very real and present danger, not just a hypothetical threat.
AI-Generated Code Exposes Governance Gaps in Security Debt
AI-generated code is being produced at alarming rates, but with a catch: nearly half of it contains security flaws, highlighting a pressing need for new approaches to managing security debt. As software creation accelerates, companies must adapt their security strategies to keep pace with the rapid accumulation of vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Fixes Flaw in Surface Hardware That Allowed Devices to Be Bricked
A security researcher recently discovered that Microsoft's Copilot AI tool could be used to create a series of aggressive Python scripts that accidentally bricked a Surface device by overwriting its firmware. The incident highlights a flaw in Microsoft's Surface hardware that has since been fixed.
Firms Scramble to Secure AI-Generated Code
As AI-generated code becomes more prevalent, a pressing question emerges: how much attention should security teams give to code produced by artificial intelligence? The surprising answer: a lot, with 58% of organizations dedicating over 10 hours a month to securing it.