Understanding Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Zero-day vulnerabilities pose a significant threat to cybersecurity, as they exploit previously unknown flaws in software or hardware, leaving organizations vulnerable to attacks. This blog post explains what zero-day vulnerabilities are, how they are discovered and exploited by threat actors, and the potential consequences of a successful zero-day attack. Additionally, the post offers guidance on mitigating the risks associated with zero-day vulnerabilities, including proactive patch management, threat intelligence sharing, and investing in robust security measures.
The Rise of Ransomware Attacks: Trends and Countermeasures
This blog post delves into the increasing prevalence of ransomware attacks targeting organizations of all sizes. It explores recent trends in ransomware tactics, such as double extortion and supply chain compromises, and discusses the devastating impact these attacks can have on businesses and individuals. The post also provides practical tips and countermeasures for enhancing cybersecurity posture and mitigating the risk of falling victim to ransomware.
Consent and Advanced PII in the Context of Conversations with an AI
Over 100 million users have signed up to use ChatGPT since OpenAI’s generative AI product launched in November 2022.1 ChatGPT users have prompted the advanced LLM (large language model) with fun and innocuous inquiries, like coming up with the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. Or using its generative capabilities to create playable table-top role-playing game scenarios. The possibilities seem endless.
Many in the digital world recognize generative AI’s potential and contemplate how they can integrate it into their business; however, there’s a catch. The personal data inputted into AI chatbots can be compromised, creating privacy and consent risks. These engines introduce an added layer of complexity to your technology stack, which can impact your business and your user’s experiences.
The first concern is managing consent. When you input a chat prompt and receive an output, you’re feeding information into a collective algorithm.2 According to the makers of ChatGPT, they do not recommend divulging personal, confidential information or secrets.3 Not everyone will read the full terms of service and data privacy statements when interacting with AI chat, potentially forfeiting their confidential information to the collective model. The current implementation also does not
