(Jeenah Moon/Getty Images) Microsoft launches ‘Zero Day Quest’ competition to enhance cloud and AI security The tech giant is upping the bounties attached to several popular systems. Nov 19, 2024 By Greg Otto
Safe Mode Special CyberTalks Edition with National Cyber Director Harry Coker Harry Coker, National Cyber Director Nov 1, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff
Safe Mode DomainTools’ Sean McNee on how China is watching the Russia-Ukraine conflict Sean McNee, Head of Threat Research at DomainTools. Oct 24, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff
Safe Mode Cal-Berkeley’s Elijah Baucom on how students are helping nonprofits avoid spyware Elijah Baucom, Director of Citizen Clinic at UC Berkeley Oct 10, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff
CISA Chief AI Officer Lisa Einstein speaks during a panel discussion at the NVIDIA AI Summit in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 9, 2024. (Screenshot) CISA official: AI tools ‘need to have a human in the loop’ Lisa Einstein, the cyber agency’s chief AI officer, made the case at two D.C. events for “strong human processes” when using the technology. Oct 10, 2024 By Matt Bracken
The White House, J. Altdorfer Photography/Getty Images More frequent disruption operations needed to dent ransomware gangs, officials say The comments from White House and ODNI officials ahead of a Counter Ransomware Initiative summit come as the gangs prove difficult to keep down. Sep 30, 2024 By Tim Starks
The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/Getty Images) FCC hits operative behind New Hampshire robocall with $6 million fine Steve Kramer will have 30 days to pay the fine for his work behind the call that used AI to imitate President Joe Biden’s voice. Sep 26, 2024 By Matt Bracken
U.S. officials said they are closely monitoring for signs that bad actors have improved their AI influence operations, whether by creating their own powerful models or finding ways to more effectively amplify content. [Image created by mathisworks via Getty Images] Adversaries’ generative AI use isn’t fooling the masses Intelligence officials said Monday that generative AI has thus far been a “malign influence accelerant” and not a “revolutionary” tool. Sep 23, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) listens during a meeting of a House Rules Committee hearing on the impeachment against President Donald Trump, December 17, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington,DC. (Photo by Erin Schaff / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) House Dem urges FCC to press ahead with disclosure rule around AI in political ads The top Democrat on the House Administration Committee is signaling “strong support” for the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing efforts to mandate disclosure of AI use in political… Sep 16, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
Safe Mode We’re back! RunSafe CEO Joe Saunders on secure-by-design in IoT devices Christian Vasquez, Reporter for CyberScoop; Joe Saunders, CEO of RunSafe Sep 12, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff