CyberWire Daily

X marks the hack.

Mar 11, 2025
Guest
Gerald Beuchelt
Gerald Beuchelt, Chief Information Security Officer at Acronis, shares insights into the vital role of threat research for managed service providers. He delves into the rise of cyber threats impacting platforms like X-Twitter and the alarming risks associated with agentic AI. Beuchelt emphasizes proactive cybersecurity measures and highlights the importance of collaboration with trusted vendors to mitigate risks. He also celebrates the CyberFirst Girls Competition, underscoring the need for greater female representation in the cybersecurity field.
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ANECDOTE

X Attack

  • X (formerly Twitter) experienced multiple outages due to a cyberattack, prompting investigations into the source and nature of the attack.
  • Elon Musk initially suggested a nation-state attack but later pointed to IP addresses from various countries, creating confusion.
ADVICE

Agentic AI Risks

  • Be cautious about agentic AI's security risks, as they require extensive access to personal data.
  • Integrating these agents with secure messaging apps compromises privacy.
INSIGHT

MINJA Attack

  • MINJA, a new attack method, manipulates AI models' memory without backend access.
  • This poses significant security risks for AI systems with memory, highlighting a critical vulnerability.
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