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Tools
New Model MERLOT Developed for Encrypted Traffic Classification
Nov 21, 2024 A recent study presents MERLOT, a scalable mixture-of-expert model designed for the efficient classification of encrypted traffic while reducing computational costs.
Threats
Phishing Campaign Targets Telecommunications and Financial Sectors
Nov 21, 2024 In late October 2024, analysts at EclecticIQ identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting the telecommunications and financial sectors, utilizing Google Docs to deliver links that redirected victims to counterfeit login pages hosted on Weebly.
Policy
Privacy-Enhancing Digital Token Management Proposed for Public Transit
Nov 21, 2024 The evolution of digital services in public transit has raised privacy concerns while prompting research into privacy-enhancing identity management systems.
Tools
ProSec Introduces New Approach for Secure Code Generation
Nov 21, 2024 A new paper introduces ProSec, a proactive security alignment approach that enhances code-specific large language models by synthesizing error-inducing coding scenarios to improve secure coding practices.
Vulnerabilities
Research Highlights Vulnerabilities in Large Language Models Security
Nov 21, 2024 A new paper examines the vulnerabilities of large language models in enterprise settings, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of security risks across software and hardware components in compound AI systems.
Threats
Rise in Cyber Attacks Using Stolen Credentials Reported
Nov 21, 2024 Cyber threat actors are increasingly using stolen credentials as a primary method for breaching systems, highlighting the growing challenge of identity-based attacks for organizations.
Education
Study Examines Information Security Awareness of Large Language Models
Nov 21, 2024 A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev examines the information security awareness of large language models, revealing gaps in their ability to provide safe security advice and highlighting the need for caution in their use.
Policy
Study Examines Perceptions of Digital Privacy Rights Under GDPR
Nov 21, 2024 A recent study examining perceptions of digital privacy protection under the GDPR found that while the Right to be Informed is viewed as the most respected privacy right, the Right to Object is considered the least protected, highlighting disparities in privacy priorities across different cultural contexts.
Vulnerabilities
Study Identifies Vulnerabilities in LLM-Integrated Frameworks
Nov 21, 2024 A recent study introduced LLMSmith, a tool designed to detect and exploit Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities in Large Language Model-integrated frameworks and applications, highlighting significant security concerns in this area.
Vulnerabilities
Study Reveals Vulnerabilities in Deep Learning Systems
Nov 21, 2024 A recent study has identified significant vulnerabilities in deep learning systems related to Trojan attacks, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures as these models are increasingly used in critical applications.