A phishing campaign is impersonating OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT subscription payments were declined and urging recipients to update payment details via a link. While this attack is unsophisticated, future AI-driven attempts may be more advanced. Experts recommend strengthening cybersecurity measures and providing employee training to combat such threats.
Fortinet has expanded its AI-powered security assistant, FortiAI, to include FortiNDR Cloud and Lacework FortiCNAPP. FortiAI uses generative AI to simplify security analyses, helping with threat detection, alert clarification, and risk assessment. Fortinet continues to incorporate AI across its product portfolio.
OWASP released guidance on defending against AI-based attacks, particularly deepfakes. AI-generated text in emails has increased to 12%, up from 7% in late 2022. A survey found 48% of IT professionals very concerned about deepfakes, with 74% seeing them as a future threat. Experts suggest technical solutions will be necessary to combat sophisticated deepfake attacks.
A fake Halloween parade in Dublin, advertised on an AI-generated website, drew thousands before police confirmed no event was taking place. The incident highlights concerns about AI content misleading the public and potentially exploiting search engines for ad revenue.
EA has stopped supporting Linux and Steam Deck for Apex Legends to combat cheating, citing Linux as an exploit path. The game remains playable on Steam Deck with Windows installed.
