White House Launches Initiative to Combat Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

The Biden administration launched the "Service for America" initiative, which aims to fill the cybersecurity talent shortage of about 225,000 people by removing degree requirements and encouraging work-based initiatives. One such initiative is work-based learning through apprenticeships, allowing workers to learn while on the job.

WhatsApp Will Send Messages to Other Apps Soon

Meta has finally pulled the curtain back on what its plans for third-party chats between WhatsApp and Messenger. The change, which is coming for users in the European Union, introduces new options to put Messenger and WhatsApp messages in the same inbox.

Governor Newsom seeks to harness the power of GenAI to address homelessness, other challenges

California Governor Gavin Newsom invites developers to help create Generative AI solutions for some of the most challenging issues facing the state such as housing and homelessness.

US, UK, EU Will Sign First International AI Treaty

The US, UK and the EU are set to sign the world's first legally binding international AI safety treaty, mainly focused on protecting human rights. However, some have raised concerns about the treaty's vagueness and reliance on overly broad principles.

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Safety-Focused AI Startup SSI Raises $1 billion

Safe-Superintelligence (SSI), a safety-first AI startup founded by ex-Open AI scientist Ilya Sutskever, has raised more than $1 billion. The company aims to use the funds to develop intelligent systems that will align with human values, accusing other AI companies of developing systems without regard for safety.

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Google Issues Android Attack Warning as 0-Day Threat Strikes

The new Android security update happening in September targets common vulnerabilities. They are addressing CVE-2024-32896, which is the most severe of the vulnerabilities, since it impacts the Android framework component which are a set of various software components that all Android apps are built upon.

New Voldemort Malware Using Google Sheets To Store Stolen Data

A new malware named “Voldemort” exploits Google Sheets to steal data. Hackers use Google Sheets to covertly store and transmit stolen information, taking advantage of its trusted platform status and collaboration features, allowing them to bypass traditional security measures, making detection and prevention more challenging.

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Sarasota County Schools Crafting New AI Guidelines

The Sarasota County School Board is introducing new policies on AI and how their students are allowed and not allowed to use AI, when they can, and how to cite their work. They hope to update it as AI improves to accommodate for its capabilities. Image Credit: Education Week

CISA Launches Cyber Incident Reporting Portal to Streamline Breach Disclosure

CISA is creating a new portal for critical infrastructure organizations to report cyber incidents, aiming to improve national cyber threat response and coordination by the end of 2024.

OpenAI and Anthropic Agree to let U.S. AI Safety Institute Test and Evaluate New Models

OpenAI and Anthropic have agreed to allow the U.S. AI Safety Institute to test their AI models. This collaboration aims to ensure the safety and reliability of AI technologies by subjecting them to rigorous testing and evaluation. The initiative is part of broader efforts to establish guidelines and standards for AI development and deployment.

Singtel Talks About Current and Future Use of AI in its Operations

In an interview with RCR Wireless News, Tay Yeow Lian, managing director of networks at Singtel Singapore, said that companies must be positioned to capitalize the potential of AI to elevate customer experiences, improve productivity and drive revenue growth.

Chinese Hackers Attack Internet Companies

A Chinese hacker group exploited a vulnerability in software used by clients of California-based Versa Networks. The group, identified as "Volt Typhoon", is alleged to be backed by the Chinese government.

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OpenAI Aims to Release New AI Model, ‘Strawberry,’ in Fall

OpenAI is set to release a new AI model called “Strawberry” this fall. This model aims to enhance performance and efficiency across various applications while also reducing costs. These improvements are expected to make advanced AI technology more accessible to a broader range of users.

Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerability to Target US Internet Providers, Researchers Reveal

Researchers have uncovered that Chinese hackers have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability to breach US internet providers. This sophisticated attack method allowed them to access and potentially disrupt critical infrastructure, highlighting significant cybersecurity concerns and the need for heightened vigilance.

California AI Bill Stirs Controversy in Silicon Valley as Tech Giants Decry It as a Threat to Innovation

California's AI safety bill SB 1047 is sparking debate, with many tech leaders fearing it could hinder innovation. Notably, however, Elon Musk has endorsed the bill. The bill, which requires strict safety protocols for high-investment AI models, has passed the Senate and awaits Assembly approval. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s AI Copilot usage is growing, and Nvidia continues to shine as a leading tech investment.

Seattle Airport Hit with an Apparent Cyberattack and now Facing Major Power Internet Outages

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has been it by an apparent cyberattack, and has disrupted the phones, emails, internet, and other services. The apparent cyberattack has not affected TSA's ability to screen passengers, but there were long waits at baggage claim and checking and longer than usual security lines.

OpenAI Supports California AI Bill that will Require “Watermarking” of Synthetic Content

OpenAI is supporting a bill from California that requires all companies to label and put a watermark on AI-generated content. San-Francisco based OpenAI believes that transparency and watermarking are important, whether the content be deepfakes aimed at spreading misinformation or harmless memes.

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SonicWall Issues a Critical Patch for Firewall Vulnerability That is Allowing Unauthorized Access

Malicious users are able to gain unauthorized access to SonicWall devices if successfully exploited, which is why SonicWall has released a new security update to address this critical firewall issue. They have identified, in the SonicWall SonicOS management access, an improper access control vulnerability that is causing the firewall to crash. It is recommended that users install and update the latest firmware.

Stolen Credentials Within Google Chrome Browsers Create a New Twist of Ransomware Attacks

Chrome accounts for a 65% slice of the browser market and Sophos researchers suggest that an average of 87 work-related passwords and twice that for personal ones are stored per machine providing a foot in the door at a subsequent target, or troves of information about high-value targets to be exploited.

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White House Launches Initiative to Combat Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

WhatsApp Will Send Messages to Other Apps Soon

Governor Newsom seeks to harness the power of GenAI to address homelessness, other challenges

US, UK, EU Will Sign First International AI Treaty

Safety-Focused AI Startup SSI Raises $1 billion

Google Issues Android Attack Warning as 0-Day Threat Strikes

New Voldemort Malware Using Google Sheets To Store Stolen Data

Benefits of VoIP for your business

How will VoIP benefit my business?

Sarasota County Schools Crafting New AI Guidelines

CISA Launches Cyber Incident Reporting Portal to Streamline Breach Disclosure

OpenAI and Anthropic Agree to let U.S. AI Safety Institute Test and Evaluate New Models

Singtel Talks About Current and Future Use of AI in its Operations

Chinese Hackers Attack Internet Companies

OpenAI Aims to Release New AI Model, ‘Strawberry,’ in Fall

Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerability to Target US Internet Providers, Researchers Reveal

California AI Bill Stirs Controversy in Silicon Valley as Tech Giants Decry It as a Threat to Innovation

Seattle Airport Hit with an Apparent Cyberattack and now Facing Major Power Internet Outages

OpenAI Supports California AI Bill that will Require “Watermarking” of Synthetic Content

SonicWall Issues a Critical Patch for Firewall Vulnerability That is Allowing Unauthorized Access

Stolen Credentials Within Google Chrome Browsers Create a New Twist of Ransomware Attacks