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NIST has released a draft of its Cyber AI Profile to guide organizations in securely adopting AI by focusing on securing AI systems, enhancing AI-enabled cyber defense, and preventing AI-driven cyberattacks, with public feedback sought to refine the framework.
Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as "Salt Typhoon," breached T-Mobile's routers to explore its network, but were blocked before accessing customer data. T-Mobile's proactive cyber defenses, including network segmentation, prevented further spread. The breach is part of a broader series of telecom attacks by the group, which has targeted multiple providers and government entities. T-Mobile has shared its findings with government and industry partners, and no sensitive customer information was compromised.
Fortinet has released security updates for multiple products, as announced by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The updates aim to address vulnerabilities and enhance the security of the affected products, emphasizing the importance of promptly applying these updates to mitigate potential risks.
Google announces an initiative to provide free AI-powered tools and investments to enhance online security, including an open-source resource for detecting malware and a white paper detailing the use of AI for cyber defense. The company also plans to invest in research grants and partnerships to advance cybersecurity initiatives using AI, as hackers are increasingly integrating AI into their cyber operations.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to strengthen cyber defenses rather than just break them down. He emphasized the potential of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures and protecting against cyber threats. Pichai's remarks highlight the growing importance of leveraging advanced technologies to safeguard against evolving cyber risks.
Russian hackers, believed to be working for Russia's intelligence agencies, are targeting computer systems at law enforcement agencies in Ukraine in an effort to obtain evidence related to alleged Russian war crimes. The hackers have shifted their focus from energy facilities to law enforcement institutions, including the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's office and departments documenting war crimes. They are also attempting to gather intelligence on Russian nationals arrested in Ukraine to help them avoid prosecution and return to Russia. The cyber defense chief of Ukraine expects further cyber attacks on energy infrastructure this winter.
Ukraine has officially joined the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence, which provides countermeasures against cyber attacks and cyber protection of information systems, as well as education and training of NATO cyber defense specialists. The center has been located in Tallinn since its foundation in 2008. Ukraine was granted the status of a NATO CCDCOE contributing participant in March 2022.
Iranian hackers accessed a US municipal website for reporting unofficial election results in 2020 but were kicked off the network by US military hackers and didn’t have any impact on voting, a top US general said. The US military then executed its own cyber operation to kick the Iranians off of the network of the US city to ensure the Iranian hackers were “unable to come back into the network” in the runup to the 2020 election. The episode illustrates how cyberspace has become a key frontier in various governments’ efforts to shape, influence and defend elections.