Thoughts Off the Mic Wednesday 10/23/24

What Caught My Attention This Week

New Tactics to Jailbreak AI: The Risk of Camouflage and Distraction

Unit 42 revealed how attackers are bypassing large language model (LLM) safeguards with a technique called "Deceptive Delight." By embedding harmful content within harmless prompts, bad actors can trick AI into producing dangerous outputs. This highlights a growing vulnerability that demands stronger AI security measures.

Tricking CAPTCHAs: Lumma Stealer Malware on the Rise

Attackers are using Lumma Stealer malware to bypass CAPTCHAs, stealing sensitive data. As defenses weaken, organizations must strengthen their security.

Bumblebee Malware Returns

Bumblebee malware is back, more dangerous and harder to detect, underscoring the need for robust cyber defenses against ransomware.

Podcast Highlights

It was a busy week recording episodes of Threat Vector, featuring insightful conversations with Dr. Daniel Ford on cyber hygiene, Dr. May Wang on IoT security, and a dive into XDR with Allie Mellen from Forrester. Each guest brought fresh perspectives, making this week’s recordings especially thought-provoking.