Navigating AI - Insights from Cybersecurity Maven Mikko Hyppönen and More

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In this edition, cybersecurity expert Mikko Hyppönen reveals the top five AI threats for 2024, from deepfake fraud to adversarial attacks.

We delve into the sophistication of AI-fueled ransomware, jeopardizing state and local entities while exploring AI's dual role in defense and offense.

For tech enthusiasts, Analytic Insights weighs the pros and cons of careers in AI versus Cybersecurity.

Additionally, a commentary in Dark Reading highlights the urgent efforts of startups to address AI security vulnerabilities.

Join us as we navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape, uncovering threats, innovations, and the choices defining digital guardians in 2024.

The AI Collective Word Team

Cybersecurity guru Mikko Hyppönen’s 5 most fearsome AI threats for 2024 [the next web] Mikko Hyppönen is a cybersecurity expert who has fought malware for decades. He works at WithSecure, curates the Malware Museum, and thinks AI will change everything. He shares his top five AI-related cyber threats for 2024: deepfake fraud, information warfare, and simple scams; ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure; AI-powered malware that adapts and learns; adversarial attacks on AI systems; and AI bias and discrimination.

Cybersecurity Trends Point to More Sophisticated Attacks Ahead [Government Technology] Ransomware attacks are a major threat to state and local organizations in 2024, as cybercriminals use advanced AI and new tactics to extort money. The federal and state governments are trying to improve reporting and deterrence, but the attackers are adapting with double or encryption-free extortion schemes. Some experts also predict more secure-delete style extortion, where the attackers erase the victims' data instead of encrypting it.

AI Is Driving a Silent Cybersecurity Arms Race [Government Technology] This article explores how AI affects cybersecurity positively and negatively. AI can help detect and stop cyberattacks, but it can also be used by hackers to create more advanced threats. AI is a double-edged sword in the digital realm, and its applications are growing rapidly.

AI or Cybersecurity: Which Career Path Should You Choose [Analytics Insights] AI and Cybersecurity are prominent fields in the tech industry, offering different challenges and rewards. AI involves creating machines that can learn from data and make decisions, with applications such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Cybersecurity involves protecting systems and data from cyberattacks with cryptography, network security, and ethical hacking skills. This post explores the two fields, the job market and future trends.

Startups Scramble to Build Immediate AI Security [Dark Reading] Commentary - AI is insecure because it relies on open-source models vulnerable to attacks. Engineers reused and modified these models but have no standard way of checking their security. The AI industry has ignored the cybersecurity risks and focused on other aspects. AI's insecurity is a serious problem that needs urgent attention.

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