The widespread use of advanced AI by individuals and businesses has led to its exploitation by cybercriminals. AI’s adaptability enables automated, accelerated, and sophisticated attacks. Key concerns include: AI in Password Cracking Recent Kaspersky research highlights the risks in password security. The July 2024 leak of 10 billion lines of data revealed that 32% of passwords can be cracked within an hour using modern GPUs and brute-force methods. AI methods could crack 78% of passwords even faster, with only 7% being sufficiently secure against long-term attacks. AI in Social Engineering AI’s role in social engineering includes generating realistic phishing content…
Author: Kath Calderon
Jayvee’s Note: If you were growing up in the 90’s, blackouts were a normal occurence and at that time, having a “dirty” electrical connection wasn’t surprising. Tech was not too advanced then and it was actually fairly common to have desktop computers “blow out” from power surges unlike today. Since that time, I’ve gone through two or three APC UPS units for my desktop computing because during a blackout, an extra 10-20 minutes was a boon in a world where we did not yet have cloud saving. Today, tech is so much better — it’s more resilient to these anomalies.…
The digital landscape in the ASEAN region is evolving rapidly, and with it, the threat of data breaches continues to escalate. According to IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost of a data breach in ASEAN reached a staggering USD $3.23 million in 2024, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. This rise underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, particularly as the region becomes increasingly digitized. High-Stakes Impact on Critical Infrastructure and Key Industries The report, which analyzed data breaches across Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, reveals that ASEAN’s critical…
