British officials say AI chatbots could carry cyber risks

British officials say AI chatbots could carry cyber risks

British officials are warning organisations about integrating artificial intelligence-driven chatbots into their businesses, saying that research has increasingly shown that they can be tricked into performing harmful tasks. In a pair of blog posts published Wednesday, Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said that experts had not yet got to grips with the potential security … Read more

Russia demands 18 years in prison for the founder of a cybersecurity company

Russia demands 18 years in prison for the founder of a cybersecurity company

A Russian prosecutor on Friday demanded an 18-year prison sentence against Ilya Sachkov, founder of one of the country’s leading cybersecurity companies, for treason. Sachkov, 37, co-founded cybersecurity company Group-IB in 2003. She specializes in detecting and preventing cyberattacks and works with Interpol and several other global institutions. “Prosecutors have requested that Sachkov be sentenced … Read more