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Bali (Indonesia), Aug 29 (Ians) It is not new technology, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now raising concerns with the advent of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, which may have significant repercussions across the cyber landscape, as they foster phenomenon like “suffering distancing syndrome”, “responsibility delegation”, and “AI hallucination” for those simply using it to find or validate information, says a senior Kaspersky Labs cyberthreat expert.

“With the rise of generative AI, we have seen a breakthrough of technology that can synthesise content very similar to what humans do: from images to sound, deepfake videos, and even text-based conversations indistinguishable from human peers…

“All of that sounds so unusual and sudden, that some people become worried. Some predict that AI will be right in the centre of the apocalypse, which will destroy human civilisation.

“Multiple C-level executives of large corporation stood up and called for slowdown of AI to prevent the calamity,...

New Delhi, Feb 5 (Ians) Nearly one in four users are unaware of crypto cybercrime risks, while half of the users are hit by crypto cybercrime, a new report has shown.

According to the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, just 25 per cent of those surveyed felt well-informed about potential cryptocurrency cyberthreats, while 23 per cent had no information at all.

The report also discovered that nearly half (49 per cent) of the respondents had been affected by cryptocurrency crime in some way, with 40 per cent of crypto owners did not believe current protection systems for cryptocurrency were effective.

“This survey emphasises the need for increased awareness and education about the potential risks faced by cryptocurrency owners. As the adoption of digital assets continues to grow, it is essential for individuals to take appropriate measures to protect themselves from cyber threats,” said Vitaly Kamluk, Head of the Apac unit, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team.

It was one of the most concerning facets to arise from Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing; Stuxnet, a malicious computer worm that was allegedly hatched as a joint American-Israeli cyber weapon. Designed to cripple Iran’s nuclear program, the virus purportedly exploits the zero-day loop in computer software, all the while hiding any malicious files and processes that were carried out during said digital infiltration.

Hoping to shed light on that elusive Stuxnet is filmmaker Alex Gibney, who just recently launched Zero Days across theatres and on demand services. Available to view from Friday, July 8, We Got This Covered has an exclusive and thrilling clip to share, and you can find it in the player above.

Among those quizzed about the alleged cyber weapon are Colonel Gary D. Brown, Eric Chien, Richard A. Clarke, General Michael Hayden, Olli Heinonen, Chris Inglis, Vitaly Kamluk and Eugene Kaspersky.

Zero Days is now available...