AI development has major security, privacy and ethical blind spots
Security, privacy and ethics are low-priority issues for developers when modeling their machine learning solutions, according to O’Reilly. Major issues Security is the most …
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New data analysis approach could strengthen the security of IoT devices
A multi-pronged data analysis approach that can strengthen the security of IoT devices, such as smart TVs, home video cameras and baby monitors, against current risks and …
Researchers may have found a way to trace serial IP hijackers
Hijacking IP addresses is an increasingly popular form of cyberattack. This is done for a range of reasons, from sending spam and malware to stealing Bitcoin. It’s estimated …
From science to business: High-end quantum computer market will almost double by 2025
Quantum computers are able to reduce computing processes, from years to hours or minutes, and solve problems where even the most advanced conventional computers reach their …
From SmarterChild to Siri: Why AI is the competitive advantage securing businesses
The dream of an AI-influenced world is finally here. After decades of writing about it, AI has reached a point where it’s ingrained into our daily lives. From the days of …
Protecting iOS and Android applications in a fully automated way
In this Help Net Security podcast recorded at Black Hat USA 2019, Dave Belt, Technology Evangelist at Irdeto, and Jaco du Plooy, VP Cloakware at Irdeto, discuss the current …
AI vs. AI: Cybersecurity battle royale
David and Goliath. The Invasion of Normandy. No matter the generation, we all know some of the storied battles that have withstood the test of time. In cyberspace, however, …
Companies struggle with the slow, unpredictable nature of AI projects
Despite significant investment in AI, many companies are still struggling to stabilize and scale their AI initiatives, according to Dotscience. While 63.2% of businesses …
Current methods for anonymizing data leave individuals at risk of being re-identified
With the first large fines for breaching GDPR upon us, even anonymized datasets can be traced back to individuals using machine learning, researchers from University of …
Avoiding a biometric dystopia
In part one of our two-part series, we explored how biometric authentication methods are being defeated. In the second part, we’ll explore how manipulating biometrics can …
Beating biometrics: Why biometric authentication alone is not a panacea
As we witness the accelerating use of biometrics throughout our lives, we must pause to consider the risks and ramifications of doing so as technological advancements make it …
Researchers develop a technique to vaccinate algorithms against adversarial attacks
A set of techniques to effectively vaccinate algorithms against adversarial attacks have been developed by researchers from CSIRO’s Data61. Algorithms …