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.
Malware linked to Salt Typhoon used to hack telcos around the world
Security vendor Trend Micro has called Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon, which reportedly attacked several US telecoms firms, one of “the most aggressive Chinese advanced
