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In this conversation, I speak with Shiladitya Sircar, Senior VP of Product Engineering and Data Science at BlackBerry.
We talk about:
The Rise of Deepfakes and Cyber Threats
Innovation Meets Malicious Intent: Deepfakes are not just a tech novelty; they’re a growing threat. From text-based phishing to hyper-realistic fake videos and audio, the landscape of cyber threats is evolving rapidly. Deepfake technology can clone voices, making it easier for cybercriminals to impersonate individuals and bypass security measures.Understanding Identity Compromise
Voice Cloning Dangers: Our brains are wired to trust familiar voices, making voice cloning particularly insidious. We share a chilling story about a cybercriminal impersonating Ferrari’s CEO. The attacker’s deepfake was so convincing that it almost led to a major scam.The Impact on Trust
Eroding Trust in Systems: Deepfakes can undermine trust in institutions and systems, much like traditional scams but with a high-tech twist. Beyond individual attacks, deepfakes can manipulate public opinion and even influence elections. Organizations need to train employees to spot deepfakes, and there’s a pressing need for laws that specifically address deepfakes and identity spoofing.And more
Intro (00:00:00)
Main Cyber Threats from Deepfakes (00:00:56)
Identity Compromise Explained (00:02:47)
Impact of Deepfakes on Trust (00:06:23)
Deepfakes in Attack Chains (00:08:15)
Case Studies of Deepfake Attacks (00:09:41)
Emerging Threat Landscape (00:13:56)
Defending Against Deepfake Attacks (00:15:07)
Regulatory Frameworks Needed (00:16:28)
The Role of Education and Technology (00:18:57)
Future of Content Authenticity (00:20:53)
Legislation and Authenticity Mechanisms (00:22:04)
Real-Time Deepfake Validation (00:23:18)
Government and Industry Partnership (00:24:07)
Media Forensic Research (00:24:23)
Zero Knowledge Proofs (00:25:36)
Content Provenance and Authenticity (00:26:52)
Trust Network Expansion (00:28:00)
Puppeteering Technology (00:29:20)
Stream Authentication Challenges (00:30:21)
Hardware-Level Trust (00:32:00)
Fragmentation in Standards (00:32:29)
Trust in Communication Protocols (00:33:51)
Collaboration for Solutions (00:35:22)
Apple's Unique Position (00:36:47)
Erosion of Trust (00:37:31)
AI Agents for Detection (00:38:11)
Short-term and Long-term Solutions (00:38:45)
Awareness and Education (00:41:23)
Predictions for Deepfake Technology (00:41:48)
Community Action Against Deepfakes (00:43:09)
Learning More About BlackBerry's Work (00:43:29)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade
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KnowBe4 accidentally hired a North Korean state actor who tried to install info-stealing malware on their devices. They caught it in time, but it shows how good North Korean hackers are at pretending to be IT staff. | Bill Toulas | MORE
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This reminds me of a very similar lesson I learned when hiring in cybersecurity over 20 years: exposing people to training and encouragement makes the stars stand out, but it doesn’t turn everyone into stars.
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The idea that Universal Basic Income (UBI) reduces the need to work isn't new, but recent studies show it doesn't lead to better jobs or more education. Instead, people just work less. | by Alex Howlett | MORE
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Becoming Attention, Weighting on OpenAI, Ozempic and Aging?, and more...
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Google is slowly getting rid of all the best things it has.
The main thing Google is growing is its graveyard.
Such a colossal waste of money and talent. Their failures should be studied for centuries as an example of what happens when you don’t lead with UX-focused product management, rather than “throw shit at wall”-focused engineering.
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China is installing record amounts of solar and wind energy, adding 10 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity every two weeks, which is like building five large nuclear power plants weekly.
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A new study shows that while generative AI like ChatGPT makes individual stories more creative and engaging, it also makes them more similar to each other. | by Ben Dickson | MORE
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Stopping Chinese AI/Robot imports, Substrate for political platforms, sun vs. smoking, and more...
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I watched a number of videos last night about people losing their jobs, starting a YouTube channel, and just generally struggling. People are hurting because they’re feeling the ground shifting under their feet and it’s not clear if it’s their fault, what’s going on, or what to do about it.
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Microsoft Lays Off DEI Team — Microsoft laid off its diversity, equity, and inclusion team, saying DEI is "no longer business critical." MORE
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Political deepfakes are here, Grok2 is insane, weakness vs. evil, and more…
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Discussed in this episode:
Intro (00:00:00)
Migration to Go (00:01:45)
Aphorisms and AI Models (00:03:09)
Peter Thiel and Joe Rogan Discussion (00:04:12)
Thiel's Intellectual Approach (00:05:15)
Thiel's Complexity (00:07:25)
Community Libraries (00:11:13)
AI Model Ecosystems (00:12:12)
Microsoft Security Flaws (00:13:15)
Russian Cyber Campaign (00:13:45)
Taiwan Strait Drone Strategy (00:14:24)
Offensive AI Research (00:14:45)
Cyber Attacks on Iranian Banks (00:15:21)
Trump's Fake Image Controversy (00:15:21)
Deepfakes and Misinformation (00:16:16)
Potential for Crisis from Misinformation (00:18:24)
Iranian Hacking Campaigns (00:19:31)
China's Cyber Spies (00:20:22)
AI Image Generation Chaos (00:20:22)
AI in Comedy (00:21:28)
Deepfake Comedy Integration (00:22:40)
Future of Deepfake Comedy (00:23:28)
San Francisco's Software Ban (00:23:28)
China's Manufacturing Crisis (00:24:25)
Venture Capital Trends (00:25:30)
Gen Z Unemployment Trends (00:28:24)
Impact of Technology on Childhood (00:29:28)
Dopamine Levels and Boredom (00:32:22)
Privilege of Stable Households (00:34:23)
Market for Content Authenticity (00:35:24)
Weakness vs. Evil (00:35:24)
Fabric Integration with Raycast (00:36:25)
Eric Schmidt's Honest Interview (00:37:59)
AI as Augmentation Technology (00:38:63)
Live Coding Demonstration (00:39:57)
The Importance of AI Awareness (00:41:08)
Aphorism of the Week (00:41:29)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade
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This video introduces Substrate—An Open-source Framework for Human Understanding, Meaning, and Progress.
Substrate is a crowdsourced project designed to enhance understanding, communication, and action in order to move humanity forward.
Read the Article:
📃 https://danielmiessler.com/p/introducing-substrateTOPICS:
Introduction to Substrate (00:00:00)
Components of Substrate (00:01:18)
GitHub Repository Overview (00:02:33)
Purpose of Substrate (00:04:36)
Argument Visualization Example (00:05:32)
Graphical Representation of Arguments (00:07:55)
Trust in Sources (00:09:56)
Strengthening Discussions (00:10:57)
Real-World Use Cases (00:11:54)
Describing Yourself with Substrate (00:12:55)
Learning About Others (00:14:54)
Visualizing Arguments and Claims (00:15:51)
Transparency in Evaluating Claims (00:17:59)
The Tiny Teapot Claim (00:18:54)
Substrate Plus AI (00:20:04)
Automating Science Workflows (00:21:16)
Monitoring Crime and Corruption (00:24:21)
Leadership Accountability (00:29:49)
Companies as Graphs of Algorithms (00:31:56)
Future State Optimization (00:35:47)
Understanding Security Assessment (00:36:41)
Optimizing Processes with AI (00:37:46)
The Purpose of Substrate (00:38:49)
AI's Role in Substrate (00:39:56)
Want to Be Involved? (00:39:56)REFERENCED RESOURCES:
My 9,000-word Illustrated Essay on Where I Think AI is Heading
🔥 https://danielmiessler.com/p/ai-predictable-path-7-components-2024The Substrate Project:
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What to expect at Blackhat/DEFCON, Identifying Explosives, OpenAI's new models, Llama 4 Timeline, and more…
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Discussed in this episode:
Intro (00:00:00)
OSINT and the Pizza Index (00:01:08)
Agent Framework Development (00:02:12)
State of Cybersecurity (00:04:08)
Critical Security Vulnerabilities (00:05:27)
Ransomware Trends (00:06:25)
Data Breach Costs (00:07:29)
AI Developments (00:08:40)
California AI Regulation (00:09:42)
OpenAI's GPT-4 Launch (00:11:01)
Tech Company Updates (00:12:03)
Shifts in Workforce Dynamics (00:13:07)
Prisoner Swap News (00:17:06)
Shark AI Model (00:18:03)
Dementia Prevention Insights (00:19:03)
Genetics of Self-Control (00:20:12)
Name and Appearance Study (00:20:12)
Alzheimer's Disease Research (00:20:12)
Dungeons and Dragons Rulebooks (00:20:12)
Novelists Writing Bug Reports (00:21:22)
Recent UBI Study Analysis (00:21:22)
Free-Range Kids Initiative (00:21:22)
Discovery Farm Bot (00:22:13)
Super Memory AI (00:22:13)
Avi Shipman's AI Pendant (00:22:13)
Installing Fabric (00:22:13)
Fleet Open Source Tool (00:22:13)
SOC2 Policy Templates (00:22:13)
Clutch Security Platform (00:22:13)
Black Hat Reminder (00:23:48)
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Daniel Miessler discusses how AI can grow the number of elite propagandists and hackers employed by foreign intelligence agencies.
Discussed in this video:
AI-Enhanced Software and Disinformation (00:00:00)
Russia utilizes AI software, Millio Radar, to create sophisticated fake personas for disinformation.Concerns About AI Sophistication (00:01:12)
The increasing capabilities of AI could enable enemies to manipulate information on a massive scale.Shift from Block List to Allow List (00:02:30)
The internet may need to transition to an allow list system to combat overwhelming disinformation.Risks for Ordinary Individuals (00:03:44)
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Switzerland goes open source, Google keeps cookies, DJI not cancelled, Alzheimer's spray, and more…
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Discussed in this episode:Intro (00:00:00)
Job Loss and Career Change (00:01:42)
Self-Worth in the Job Market (00:02:55)
The Need for Kindness (00:03:54)
North Korean Cybersecurity Threat (00:04:57)
GPS Spoofing Risks (00:07:11)
Malicious Acts Disrupting Transportation (00:08:10)
Google's Cookie Policy Change (00:09:19)
AI's Impact on the Job Market (00:10:30)
Generative AI and Creativity (00:11:32)
Concerns Over AI Influence (00:12:50)
Switzerland's Open Source Law (00:15:08)
Waymo vs. Tesla in Self-Driving (00:16:07)
Hiring Practices in Tech Companies (00:17:07)
Declining U.S. Birthrate (00:18:11)
Universal Basic Income (00:18:11)
Building a Star Team (00:19:48)
Overcoming Disadvantages (00:23:06)
Distribution of Talent (00:24:07)
Southwest Airlines Policy Change (00:25:16)
Economic Stress in America (00:26:32)
Breakthroughs in Medicine (00:27:45)
Conspiracy Theories in Politics (00:28:32)
Humanizing Political Differences (00:30:00)
Lessons from "The Righteous Mind" (00:31:16)
The Importance of Empathy (00:32:17)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade
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In this conversation, I speak with Christine Gadsby, Head of Product Security Operations Team at BlackBerry.
We talk about:
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity:
AI's real advancements, practical applications, and associated challenges, moving beyond the hype.
Enhancing Incident Response and Threat Hunting
Christine highlights AI's significant impact on enhancing incident response and threat hunting, how AI quickly analyzes vast data to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), automates routine tasks, and improves decision-making with actionable insights.
The Evolution of Blackberry in Cybersecurity
Christine discusses Blackberry's shift from mobile devices to cybersecurity, emphasizing their focus on highly regulated environment and how the acquisition of Silence brought advanced AI capabilities, enhancing their security solutions.
Among other topics.
Intro (00:00:00)
AI in Cybersecurity: Hype or Reality? (00:00:06)
Incident Response and Threat Hunting (00:01:12)
Automation in Security Programs (00:02:08)
Industry-Specific AI Needs (00:03:20)
AI's Role in Regulated Environments (00:04:23)
Blackberry's AI Integration (00:04:50)
Perceptions of Blackberry's Evolution (00:06:51)
Trust in Vendor Relationships (00:09:11)
AI's Potential in Monitoring (00:11:12)
Challenges of Staffing in Cybersecurity (00:13:18)
Staff Turnover in Cybersecurity (00:13:54)
Burnout and Job Satisfaction (00:14:18)
Hiring Challenges in Security (00:15:17)
Confusion in Cyber Job Market (00:16:10)
Job Changes Among Cyber Leaders (00:17:10)
Outsourcing Security Functions (00:18:09)
Pressure from Boards (00:18:57)
Evolving Security Needs (00:19:40)
Human Element in Cybersecurity (00:20:46)
Talent Pipeline Issues (00:21:40)
Challenges of Smaller Companies (00:22:32)
Job Satisfaction and Workload (00:24:03)
Pressure Cooker Environment (00:24:43)
Crypto Attacks Resurgence (00:26:16)
Crypto Mining Discussion (00:26:33)
APT 32 Insights (00:27:22)
Employee Training Importance (00:28:41)
Indicators of Crypto Mining (00:29:45)
Detection Challenges (00:30:30)
Normal System Behavior (00:32:13)
Looking Ahead to 2025 (00:32:44)
*Supply Chain Pressures (00:35:08)
Arms Race in Security (00:35:27)
Liability Hot Potato (00:36:27)
Managed Services Growth (00:36:44)
Cyber Insurance Trends (00:37:52)
CISO Evolution (00:39:10)
The Importance of Trust in Supply Chain (00:39:56)
Predictions for Cybersecurity Roles (00:40:46)
Following Blackberry's Work (00:41:00)
Networking and Future Conversations (00:41:05)
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Chinese Solar Builds, DOJ Domain Seizures, Scattered Spider Arrest, Kaiser AI, and more…
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Discussed in this episode:
Intro (00:00:00)
CrowdStrike Incident Discussion (00:01:49)
Threat Actor and Social Engineering (00:03:49)
AI Weapons for Ukraine (00:04:56)
China's Energy Expansion (00:06:09)
Foreign Influence and Disinformation (00:07:30)
AI Race and China's Restrictions (00:08:33)
Healthcare Innovations with AI (00:10:20)
Nvidia's Potential Losses (00:11:19)
Google's URL Shortening Service Shutdown (00:14:36)
Tech Startup Challenges (00:14:36)
Meta Analysis on Toothbrushing (00:16:43)
Young Adulthood and Happiness Crisis (00:17:53)
AI's Impact on Employment (00:19:08)
The Impact of UBI on Ambition (00:20:11)
The Nature of Ambition (00:21:18)
Cultural Influence on Drive (00:23:14)
Addressing Societal Issues (00:24:16)
Mental Models for Success (00:24:16)
Cannabis and Mediocrity (00:25:25)
Conspiracy Culture Commentary (00:26:28)
AI in Security (00:27:39)
Silicon Valley Political Movements (00:27:39)
Discovery Dilemma Tool (00:28:52)
Emergency Preparedness (00:28:52)
Constructive Political Conversations (00:29:48)
Finding Common Ground (00:30:49)
Wisdom in Silence (00:31:43)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade
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