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CISOs Warn of Executive Disconnect on Cybersecurity Risks
A whopping 78% of CISOs believe their board-level decision makers are in the dark about employee-driven cyber risks, leaving companies vulnerable to attacks. The disconnect is alarming, especially as AI-powered scams and social engineering attacks become increasingly sophisticated.
Executives' Blind Spot: Shadow AI Use Exposes Security Risks
Most organizations have a blind spot when it comes to AI usage, leaving them vulnerable to security risks - and the truth is, you can't protect what you can't see. A recent study by Okta and Apprize360 found that shadow AI use is rampant, exposing companies to potential breaches, data exposures, and system disruptions.
AI Models Force Government to Rethink Cybersecurity Risks
The government's approach to cybersecurity is at a critical reflection point, thanks to advanced AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, which present both risks and opportunities for agencies handling sensitive information. Collaboration between the government and vendors is crucial to navigate this new landscape.
UK Regulators Warn Financial Firms on Frontier AI Cybersecurity Risks
UK regulators are sounding the alarm: as frontier AI models advance, financial firms must urgently bolster their cyber defences to avoid catastrophic threats to safety, customers, and financial stability. The warning comes as AI capabilities increasingly outpace human expertise, offering malicious actors unprecedented speed, scale, and low-cost opportunities to wreak havoc.
AI Adoption Exposes New Vulnerabilities in APAC Cybersecurity
As AI systems increasingly become integral to business operations, they're also emerging as a major insider threat, with 7 in 10 APAC organisations now identifying AI as their top data security risk. This new breed of threat is forcing companies to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and take a closer look at the vulnerabilities AI can introduce.
Mandiant VP Warns of Resurgent Cybersecurity Risks in AI Deployments
As organizations rush to adopt AI, they're reviving long-standing cybersecurity failures, warns Mandiant VP Jurgen Kutscher, who urges a focus on basic security controls over new AI-specific threats. Neglecting these fundamentals leaves AI-enabled environments vulnerable to measurable operational weaknesses.
AI Models Accelerate Vulnerability Research, Raising Cybersecurity Risks
Commercial AI models are rapidly advancing vulnerability research and exploit development, cutting the time from discovery to exploitation and significantly raising the stakes for cybersecurity. This emerging trend poses new and heightened risks for the industry.