The recent discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils, a widely used Linux tool, raises concerns about the security of the open-source ecosystem. While the open-source community successfully reacted to remove the malware, this event highlights the presence ...
Like all thinks, there are both benefits and risks associated with AI, quantum computing and 5G. Law enforcement needs to be innovative and act now in order to keep face with near future criminal threats, warns 'Do criminals dream of electric sheep' paper.
The proliferation of malicious packages in repositories for software developers that rely on typosquatting points to a problem: A reliance on flat namespaces.
How do you feel about AI? AI will have major implications for cyber security and for the workforce in general. Continuous education, transferable skills and a receptivity to learning more ensure that workers will remain adaptive, flexible, and resilient in an increasingly AI-driven future.
Blockchain expert Rosa Shores agrees: Unless you have a data integrity problem, blockchain won't fix it. Try a distributed ledger instead. What are your thoughts on this? Comment below.
Many people fear that AI-powered hacking would aid criminals in carrying out dangerous and costly cyberattacks. However, threat actors appear to be doing just fine without it. What is your opinion on this? Is AI-powered hacking a legitimate concern or are these fears misplaced? Comment below.