Cybercrime is relentless, driven by financial gain. Hackers choose their targets strategically, focusing on areas where they are most likely to succeed and where the data has the most value. Not surprisingly, healthcare is the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks. According to data from Check Point Research (CPR), its Threat Intelligence division Check Point … Read more
The Fortinet Security Day 2024, held on September 16 at the iconic Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, was a huge success, bringing together more than 900 technology professionals, industry partners and cybersecurity experts. This year’s event, one of the most important in the cyber security calendar, provided a dynamic platform for the discussion, which was … Read more
Trend Micro’s report for the first half of the year highlights the resilience of cybercriminals. Trend Micro Incorporated warned that recent efforts by authorities have failed to neutralize the new wave of attacks by hackers using artificial intelligence and other techniques. U Tony Lee, Head of Consulting in Trend Micro, says: “Trend Micro may have … Read more
A UN committee has approved the first global treaty on cybercrime, despite opposition from human rights groups and a coalition of technology companies. The treaty was adopted by consensus after three years of negotiations, but will have to go through a General Assembly vote in the fall. It needs to be ratified by 40 states. … Read more
MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has launched the Artificial Intelligence Risk Repository, a database of over 700 documented AI risks. According to the CSAIL announcement, the database is the first of its kind and will be continuously updated so that it can be used as an active resource. The project was initiated … Read more