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231 articles from the new era
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed how we interact with technology. Large language models (LLMs) are among the most prominent advancements, with OpenAI's ChatGPT being a well-known example. However, in specialized environments such as Linux, particularly for development, scripting, and com
Microsoft research posted a very interesting blog post on a current nation state threat being tagged as Midnight Blizzard. Who is this threat actor?Midnight Blizzard (also known as NOBELIUM) is a Russia-based threat actor attributed by the US and UK governments as the Foreign Intelligence Service of
Phishing continues to be the number one attack vector and impersonation attacks are not new. What is interesting is how there are threat actors using AI to enhance classic attacks.I’ve seen various versions of this attack from claims that I didn’t pay my taxes BUT I can wire money now (see more on t
The guy behind the BreachForums at 21 years old is serving a sentence from home (with a tracker around his leg). This is pretty interesting to see no jail time for this crime. See the full article HERE.
If you are concerned about somebody watching what you do while you use the Internet, here is yet another reason to validate your concerns. Not only is there the risk of threat actors and targeted advertising, but even the NSA is collecting data without warrants. They claim to have some rules regardi
Everybody is racing to develop an AI strategy, and many do not understand the risks associated with AI. Microsoft recently posted an article speaking to this concern found HERE. I found this section of the post very interesting …Recommendations for AI security strengthening:Apply vendor AI controls
In the ever-adaptable landscape of virtualization technology, we've witnessed the arrival of the antMan hypervisor. This nifty piece of software offers a novel take on managing and steering virtual environments. Let’s dig into the nitty-gritty of antMan, contrasting it with the heavyweight contender
At first, when I saw DEF CON was cancelled I thought it was the usual annual joke (outside of the year of Covid that it was actually really for real cancelled). The thing is, it was really cancelled this year but now its uncancelled (they have shirts stating this available).What happened? In short,
The ever-expanding realm of artificial intelligence, OpenAI's GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models have consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in natural language processing. With the release of GPT-4.0, the latest iteration of this transformative technology, many are cur
In times of decision, many of us rely on instinct and ‘gut’ reaction rather than logic. As humans, we actually do a pretty terrible job at understanding and using risk-based approaches in our lives. For example, many people are anxious about flying on an airplane when in reality they should be more
I apprehensively went to see Entourage, thinking I was going to suffer through a story build-up to a teaser ending. I fully expected some sort of gritty, emotionally tangled world with hints of darkness sprinkled throughout, with the obvious ambiguous lead-ups to a second (or third, or fourth, ad na
A reverse shell is a type of network connection in which a remote computer establishes a connection to a local computer and allows the remote computer to execute commands on the local computer. This can be useful in a number of situations, such as when a local computer is behind a firewall and needs