Secure AI Weekly

LLMs in Crosshairs: Why Security Can’t Wait Venture Highway, July 9, 2024 The swift integration of large language models (LLMs) into various organizational processes has highlighted significant security concerns, akin to the early vulnerabilities seen with the rise of the internet. LLMs, while capable of generating human-like text and handling ...

Generative AI is new attack vector endangering enterprises, says CrowdStrike CTO ZDNet, June 30, 2024 According to CrowdStrike CTO Elia Zaitsev, the technology’s capability to generate human-like text can be exploited by cybercriminals in various ways. One of the significant concerns is the use of prompt injection attacks, where malicious ...

Red Teaming is Crucial for Successful AI Integration and Application AIThority, June 25, 2024 Generative AI, despite its potential, is susceptible to errors, biases, and poor judgment, necessitating rigorous testing methods. Traditional testing falls short due to AI’s unpredictable nature, leading to the adoption of advanced strategies like red teaming. ...

Mental Model for Generative AI Risk and Security Framework Hackernoon, June 19, 2024 A comprehensive framework based on established security principles—such as data protection, identity and access management, and threat monitoring—can help mitigate privacy risks. Organizations must evaluate whether to use managed AI services or build custom models, each presenting ...

Open-source security in AI HelpNet Security, June 12, 2024 The 2024 AI Index report highlights a surge in AI-related patents, showing the industry’s focus on innovation. Despite this, companies frequently neglect specialized AI security protocols, heightening the risk of exploitation and misuse. Open-source components, not originally designed for AI, introduce ...

EmailGPT Exposed to Prompt Injection Attacks Infosecurity Magazine, June 7, 2024 A recent vulnerability in EmailGPT, a widely used AI-powered email assistant, has raised significant concerns regarding the security and safety of AI technologies. Identified as CVE-2024-5184, this prompt injection flaw enables malicious actors to manipulate the AI’s logic, potentially ...

Japanese police arrest man after computer viruses created by misusing AI HITB SecNews, May 28, 2024 Japanese police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Kawasaki for allegedly using generative AI tools to create computer viruses. This rare and significant arrest brings to light the growing concerns regarding the misuse of ...

World’s first major law for artificial intelligence gets final EU green light CNBC, May 21, 2024 The European Union has officially passed the world’s first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone in the realm of AI safety and security. The newly approved Artificial Intelligence Act introduces a ...

OpenAI dissolves team focused on long-term AI risks, less than one year after announcing it CNBC, May 17, 2024 OpenAI has disbanded its team focused on the long-term risks of artificial intelligence, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC. The news comes days after both team leaders, OpenAI co-founder ...