A report by Georgetown University’s Centre for Security and Emerging Technology and the Alan Turing Institute highlights the potential of using AI for autonomous cybersecurity. The study identifies challenges such as the need for advanced AI technology, remembering previous attack signatures, and defining clear goals. It also highlights potential risks, including legal ones, that could arise in the absence of human oversight. Lastly, the paper discusses the necessity for new norms or regulations to allow for the sharing of proprietary data for developing realistic defenses.

ClickFix: The Hackers Scam to Trick Users Into Installing Malware
State-backed hacking groups from nations like North Korea, Iran, and Russia are increasingly using a deceptive cyberattack method called ClickFix. This method tricks users into