Integrating AI into code review processes empowers engineering leaders at Datadog to identify systemic risks that often go unnoticed by human reviewers, enhancing both deployment speed and operational stability. Datadog, known for its observability tools for complex infrastructures, has a significant responsibility to maintain reliability before software is deployed in a production environment. As engineering […]
OpenAI has acknowledged that its AI browser, Atlas, may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks – a type of cyberattack where malicious instructions are covertly embedded in web pages or emails. In a recent blog post, the company pointed out that, similar to traditional scams, these injections are a persistent security issue that will […]
Security leaders are now confronted with a novel and concerning threat as Anthropic unveils details of the first cyber espionage campaign conducted autonomously by AI. In a recent report from its Threat Intelligence team, the company detailed how it disrupted a sophisticated operation by a Chinese state-sponsored group identified as GTG-1002, which was detected in […]
Google DeepMind has recently launched a new AI agent called CodeMender, designed to autonomously identify and fix critical security vulnerabilities in software code. With its deployment over the past six months, CodeMender has contributed 72 security fixes to established open-source projects. Finding and rectifying vulnerabilities is a notoriously challenging and time-consuming task, often exacerbated by […]
The retail sector has rapidly adopted generative AI technologies, with a striking increase from 73% to 95% of organizations utilizing these applications in just one year, according to cybersecurity firm Netskope. However, this boom in AI usage comes at a significant cost—heightened security risks. The report mentions that while retailers embrace generative AI, they simultaneously […]
A new AI tool designed to help companies identify and remedy their security vulnerabilities has been repurposed by cybercriminals, transforming it into a powerful hacking weapon capable of exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. This alarming trend was highlighted in a report from cybersecurity firm Check Point, which warns of the implications of this tool, named Hexstrike-AI, falling […]
Cybersecurity is currently navigating a new arms race, where the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a critical weapon. AI serves a dual role, acting as both a formidable shield for defenders and a potent tool for malicious actors. With the complexity of the battlefield increasing, it is vital to possess a thorough understanding […]
Google has unveiled the capabilities of its AI-powered bug hunter, which has reportedly identified 20 security vulnerabilities in various widely-used open source software. Heather Adkins, Google’s vice president of security, confirmed this development, explaining that the bug hunter, named Big Sleep, is a product of the collaboration between DeepMind’s AI department and the elite hacking […]
We are excited to announce the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Following an intensive review process, we have narrowed down a remarkable group of 20 finalists, comprising 10 for breakout sessions and another 10 for roundtables. Now, we invite you to […]
Meta has introduced new security tools to enhance the Llama AI models, aimed primarily at assisting cybersecurity teams and developers in utilizing AI for defense purposes. These updates are part of Meta’s initiative to improve safety in AI development and use. The new tools include Llama Guard 4, an advanced customizable safety filter, which is […]