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Government agencies are urging organizations to prepare for the cybersecurity implications of quantum computers and develop a roadmap for post-quantum cryptography, while also emphasizing the importance of building security into AI software systems from the outset. Additionally, Tesla reveals that a data breach affecting 75,000 employees was an inside job, and a man faces terrorism charges in connection to a police data breach in Northern Ireland.

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8/4/2023

The Morning After: Tesla jailbreak could enable Full Self-Driving for free

Main topic: Security researchers find hardware exploit to unlock upgrades in Tesla cars and Tesla faces fraud allegations. Key points: 1. Security researchers have discovered a hardware exploit in Tesla cars that allows them to bypass security measures and access personal data, including GPS tracking and call logs. 2. The exploit could potentially be used to unlock paywalled features, such as Full Self-Driving, without paying extra. 3. Tesla is also facing fraud allegations, with a class action lawsuit accusing the company of false advertising related to range estimates.

8/23/2023

Artificial Intelligence and USBs Drive 8% Rise in Cyber-Attacks

The 2023 Mid-Year Security Report from Check Point Research reveals an 8% surge in global weekly cyber-attacks during Q2, with an increase in ransomware attacks and the fusion of advanced AI technology with traditional tools being used for disruptive cyber-attacks.

8/24/2023

NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released draft standards for three algorithms designed to withstand attacks by quantum computers, marking a significant step towards protecting sensitive information from this new threat.

9/8/2023

UK Warns of AI Chatbot Attacks; Global Data Breaches Skyrocket as Cyber Threats Mount

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has warned against prompt injection attacks on AI chatbots, highlighting the vulnerability of large language models to inputs that can manipulate their behavior and generate offensive or confidential content. Data breaches have also seen a significant increase globally, with a total of 110.8 million accounts leaked in Q2 2023, and the global average cost of a data breach has risen by 15% over the past three years. In other news, Japan's cybersecurity agency was breached by hackers, executive bonuses are increasingly tied to cybersecurity metrics, and the Five Eyes intelligence alliance has detailed how Russian state-sponsored hackers are using Android malware to attack Ukrainian soldiers' devices.

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Posted 8/22/2023, 12:19:51 PM