Deepfake Democracy: AI Technology Complicates Election Security

While cybersecurity risks to the democratic process have been pervasive for many years now, the prevalence of AI now represents new threats.

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February 12, 2024

LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY Deepfake Democracy: AI Technology Complicates Election Security While cybersecurity risks to the democratic process have been pervasive for many years now, the prevalence of AI now represents new threats. Ongoing Azure Compromises Target Senior Execs, Microsoft 365 Apps Attackers are breaching cloud environments and playing games with corporate Microsoft 365 apps, and further victims are likely to come. China's Dogged Campaign to Portray Itself as Victim of US Hacking After the US and its allies formally accused China of irresponsible and malicious behavior in cyberspace back in 2021, the government there has been on a mission to cast the US in the same light. macOS Targeted by New Backdoor Linked to ALPHV Ransomware macOS data exfiltration malware poses as an update for Visual Studio code editor. CISO Corner: DoD Regs, Neurodiverse Talent & Tel Aviv's Light Rail Also in this issue: How the SEC's reporting rules are being weaponized, quishing attacks plaguing execs, and tabletop exercises making a comeback. Ransomware Groups Claim Hits on Hyundai Motor Europe and a California Union The unrelated cyberattacks both occurred in January. How 'Big 4' Nations' Cyber Capabilities Threaten the West Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea pose significant cyber threats to Western nations. Kenya Detected Over 1B Cyber Threats in Q4 Officials attribute the massive volume to the nation's enhanced cyber threat monitoring capabilities. MORE NEWS / MORE COMMENTARY HOT TOPICS China Caught Dropping RAT Designed for FortiGate Devices Dutch military intelligence warns that new malware, called "Coathanger," was found in multiple FortiGate devices during an incident response, and that Chinese-state actors are using the persistent RAT for espionage. Super Bowl LVIII Presents a Vast Attack Surface for Threat Actors The NFL's digitization of almost all aspects of the event means it has a lot more turf to protect for itself, and for the game's tens of millions of fans. 5 AI Priorities to Stay Competitive In 2023, we learned just how big an impact AI will have on the world. What happens next? How Hospitals Can Help Improve Medical Device Data Security To thwart cybercriminals, medical device manufacturers and hospitals must understand each other's roles and shared responsibilities in protecting health information. MORE PRODUCTS & RELEASES etherFAX Pioneering Interoperable Secure Cloud Fax Standards Billington CyberSecurity to Host 1st State and Local Cyber Summit in Wake of Serious Cyberattacks New Report From Flare Highlights Pervasive Threat of Initial Access Brokers in NATO Countries MORE PRODUCTS & RELEASES EDITORS' CHOICE 'Coyote' Malware Begins Its Hunt, Preying on 61 Banking Apps Brazil, the world's center for banking Trojan malware, has produced one of its most advanced tools yet. And as history shows, Coyote may soon expand its territory. LATEST FROM THE EDGE Why Demand for Tabletop Exercises Is Growing Tabletop exercises can be an effective and affordable way to test an organization's defense and response capabilities against cyberattack. LATEST FROM DR TECHNOLOGY Managed Everything? Vendors Shift Focus to Services More companies are opting for managing complex security capabilities, such as data detection and response. LATEST FROM DR GLOBAL Middle East Cybersecurity Teams Want More Budget Meanwhile, cyber threats are spiking in the region. WEBINARS Your Everywhere Security Guide: 4 Steps to Stop Cyberattacks Making Sense of Security Operations Data View More Dark Reading Webinars >> WHITE PAPERS 2023 Snyk AI-Generated Code Security Report Migrations Playbook for Saving Money with Snyk + AWS Buyer's Guide: Choosing a True DevSecOps Solution for Your Apps on AWS 2023 Software Supply Chain Attack Report Understanding AI Models to Future-Proof Your AppSec Program View More White Papers >> FEATURED REPORTS Passwords Are Passe: Next Gen Authentication Addresses Today's Threats The State of Supply Chain Threats How to Deploy Zero Trust for Remote Workforce Security View More Dark Reading Reports >>

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