State Media and AI-Generated Propaganda

OpenAI patches a ChatGPT flaw that could have exposed Gmail data. CISA documents malware exploiting two Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) flaws. WatchGuard patches a critical flaw in its Firebox firewalls. MI6 launches a dark web snitch site. The DoD looks to cut its cybersecurity job hiring time just 25 days. Researchers trick ChatGPT agents into solving CAPTCHAs. A UK teen faces accusations of being part of the Scattered Spider gang. The Senate confirms a new assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy. A former CIA officer is accused of selling classified information to private clients. Karin Ophir Zimet, Torq's Chief People Officer, is speaking with N2K Senior Workforce Analyst Will Markow about their internship program for upleveling AI skills. Russia’s AI propaganda goes prime time. 

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Karin Ophir Zimet, Torq's Chief People Officer, is speaking with N2K Senior Workforce Analyst Will Markow about their internship program for upleveling AI skills.

Selected Reading

OpenAI Fixed ChatGPT Security Flaw That Put Gmail Data at Risk (Bloomberg)

CISA Analyzes Malware From Ivanti EPMM Intrusions (SecurityWeek)

WatchGuard Issues Fix for 9.3-Rated Firebox Firewall Vulnerability (HackRead)

MI6 upgrades dark web portal to recruit new spies (The Register)

DOD official: We need to drop the cybersecurity talent hiring window to 25 days (CyberScoop)

ChatGPT Tricked Into Solving CAPTCHAs (SecurityWeek)

Scattered Spider teen cuffed after crypto splurge on games (The Register)

Senate confirms Sutton as Pentagon cyber policy chief (The Record)

Contractor Used Classified CIA Systems as ‘His Own Personal Google’ (404 Media)

Russian State TV Launches AI-Generated News Satire Show (404 Media)

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