Week in Review: GitHub comments abused, networkless” attack techniques, Police bodycam AI reports
Apr 26, 2024
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Christina Shannon, CIO at KIK Consumer Products, discusses malware distribution through GitHub, AI in red teaming, networkless attacks, AI-generated police reports, open-source vulnerabilities, challenges in patching, and AI in transcribing body cam events.
GitHub comment feature abused to distribute malware, emphasizing the importance of AI-driven defense strategies.
Push Security reveals networkless attacks on cloud apps as new perimeter, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures.
Deep dives
GitHub Vulnerability Exploited for Malware Distribution
Threat actors exploited a flaw in GitHub's comment feature to distribute redline stealer malware, attaching it to repositories without detection. The potential for misuse of legitimate features highlights the need for AI-driven defensive strategies.
Push Security detailed networkless attack techniques on cloud apps, labeling them as the new perimeter. Techniques like adversary in the middle and octa jacking highlight the evolving threat landscape and the need for enhanced security measures in cloud environments.
AI-Generated Police Reports Raise Concerns for Data Accuracy
Axon introduces AI-powered draft one to generate police reports from body cam audio using GPT-4. Potential risks include baseless accusations and institutional biases, raising questions about the accuracy and validation of AI-generated reports for law enforcement purposes.
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