In recent months, we’ve seen government and business leaders put an increased focus on securing AI models. If generative AI is the next big platform to transform the services and functions on which society as a whole depends, ensuring that…
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Ermac malware: The other side of the code
When the Cerberus code was leaked in late 2020, IBM Trusteer researchers projected that a new Cerberus mutation was just a matter of time. Multiple actors used the leaked Cerberus code but without significant changes to the malware. However, the…
PixPirate: The Brazilian financial malware you can’t see
Malicious software always aims to stay hidden, making itself invisible so the victims can’t detect it. The constantly mutating PixPirate malware has taken that strategy to a new extreme. PixPirate is a sophisticated financial remote access trojan (RAT) malware that…
DORA and your quantum-safe cryptography migration
Quantum computing is a new paradigm with the potential to tackle problems that classical computers cannot solve today. Unfortunately, this also introduces threats to the digital economy and particularly the financial sector. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a…
Updated SBOM guidance: A new era for software transparency?
The cost of cyberattacks on software supply chains is a growing problem, with the average data breach costing $4.45 million in 2023. Since President Biden’s 2021 executive order, software bills of materials (SBOMs) have become a cornerstone in protecting supply…
Beware of rogue chatbot hacking incidents
For years, chatbots have been a useful tool to help automate customer-facing applications. But what happens if the chatbot goes rogue? Recent reports have revealed that this may have happened to the Comcast / Xfinity chatbot. First, there were incidents…
Boardroom cyber expertise comes under scrutiny
Why are companies concerned about cybersecurity? Some of the main drivers are data protection, compliance, risk management and ensuring business continuity. None of these are minor issues. Then why do board members frequently keep their distance when it comes to…
AI trends: A closer look at machine learning’s role
The hottest technology right now is AI — more specifically, generative AI. The trend is so popular that every conference and webinar speaker feels obligated to mention some form of AI, no matter their field. The innovations and risks that…
The CISO’s guide to accelerating quantum-safe readiness
Quantum computing presents both opportunities and challenges for the modern enterprise. While quantum computers are expected to help solve some of the world’s most complex problems, they also pose a risk to traditional cryptographic systems, particularly public-key encryption. To ensure…
Cybersecurity trends: IBM’s predictions for 2024
From world events to the economy, 2023 was an unpredictable year. Cybersecurity didn’t stray far from this theme, delivering some unexpected twists. As organizations begin planning their security strategies for 2024, now is the time to look back on the…