Online spyware, Zero Trust, Pirated browser attack, Singtel Quantum safe, UK AI safety.

[Available Now!] Book Report: Q3 2024 - GenAI Safety and Security

Highlights:

• Online spyware: 200k+ shoppers.

• Zero Trust: Today most robust strategy.

• Pirated browser attack: Billion-dollar companies.

• Singtel Quantum safe: Key partnerships.

• UK AI safety: New platform for businesses.

Deep Dive

1. Online Spyware: 200,000 SelectBlinds Customers Exposed Forbes

• E-skimming and Magecart online attacks.

• Similar to physical card skimmer, but payment websites.

• Hard to detect and increasingly common.

• Target shoppers with credit card & personal info.

• Began on Jan 7. Discovered on Sept 28.

• Expose sensitive customer data (including CVV).

• 119 million stolen cards on sale in dark web in 2023.

Mitigation: Enhance website security and fraud prevention measures.

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2. Zero Trust: The Robust Cybersecurity Strategy. Wired

• Eliminates implicit trust within networks.

• Focus on protecting valuable assets ("Protect Surface").

• US mandates Zero Trust for federal agencies.

• Five-step approach to implement Zero Trust.

• Ransomware affects all businesses.

Wise Advice: Adopt Zero Trust for enhanced security.

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3. Infostealer Malware Ecosystem Fuels Breaches Wired

• Infostealers steal passwords and cookies.

• Hot Topic: potentially 350M customers affected.

• Pirated software often bundles infostealers.

• Google combats infostealer developers.

• 250,000 daily infostealer infections (Recorded Future).

Mitigation: Avoid pirated software. Use strong passwords and MFA.

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4. Singtel Advances Quantum-Safety Telecom Review Asia Pacific

• Singtel upgrades quantum-safe solutions.

• PQC integrated into Singtel’s Quantum Safe Network (QSN).

• Partners with Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.

• Addresses quantum computing threats to encryption.

• Strengthens enterprise defenses.

Advice: Adopt quantum-safe solutions for future-proof security.

Review: Quantum breaks encryption.

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5. UK Launches AI Safety Platform Financial Times

• Platform assesses and mitigates AI risks.

• UK aims to lead in AI safety testing.

• Partners with Singapore on AI safety research.

• Global AI assurance market estimated at $276B by 2030.

• Addresses trust gaps in AI adoption.

Wise Advice: Leverage resources for responsible AI development.

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