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Also: 23andMe's Privacy Meltdown, Investors' $500M AI Bet on ReliaQuestIn this week's update, ISMG editors discussed the Trump administration's cybersecurity funding cuts and potential impact on state and local ransomware defense. 23andMe's bankruptcy and the FTC's stance on genetic data privacy, ReliaQuest's $500 million raise and what it means for AI-led SecOps.

ChatGPT Plus subscription is now free, but only if you're a student based out of the United States of America and Canada. [...]

Law enforcement facing huge gap in 'AI adoption' The National Crime Agency (NCA) will "closely examine" the recommendations made by the Alan Turing Institute after it claimed the UK was ill-equipped to tackle AI-enabled crime.…

Enthusiasm for AI Development Is Outpacing Discussions on SafetyGoogle DeepMind executives outlined an approach to artificial general intelligence safety, warning of "severe harm" that can "permanently destroy humanity" if safeguards are not put in place before advanced artificial intelligence systems emerge. AGI could arrive by 2030, they predict.

The rules have changed. Again. Artificial intelligence is bringing powerful new tools to businesses. But it's also giving cybercriminals smarter ways to attack. They’re moving quicker, targeting more precisely, and slipping past old defenses without being noticed

AI holds the promise to revolutionize all sectors of enterpriseーfrom fraud detection and content personalization to customer service and security operations. Yet, despite its potential, implementation often stalls behind a wall of security, legal, and compliance hurdles

Threat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface (API) from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration

Integrated Tools Across Generative AI Security, DSPM, DDR Key to Growth StrategyCyberhaven is building a data security platform to address evolving risks in generative AI, DSPM and beyond. Backed by $100 million, CEO Howard Ting says the firm will use the funds to expand its portfolio and go-to-market footprint while staying independent.

A vulnerability in Verizon's Call Filter feature allowed customers to access the incoming call logs for another Verizon Wireless number through an unsecured API request. [...]

Over 39 million secrets like API keys and account credentials were leaked on GitHub throughout 2024, exposing organizations and users to significant security risks. [...]

A novel skimming attack has been observed by Jscramber, using the Stripe API to steal payment information by injecting malicious scripts into pages

Gray bots surge as generative AI scraper activity increases, impacting web applications with millions of requests daily

ChatGPT, the famous artificial intelligence chatbot that allows users to converse with various personalities and topics, has connectivity issues worldwide. [...]

With help from UK operatives, because it’s getting tougher to run the scam in the USA North Korea’s scamming, thieving, and AI-abusing fake IT workers are increasingly targeting European employers.…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader that implements new features to evade detection and establish persistence on compromised systems

Security Operations Firm Gets $3.4B Valuation, Expands AI Threat Detection PlatformSecurity operations firm ReliaQuest announced more than $500 million in funding led by EQT, valuing the company at $3.4 billion. The investment will expand its GreyMatter platform and advance Agentic AI to speed threat response and reduce operational burdens on security teams.

AI Giant Eyes Expansion Amid Structural ChallengesOpenAI on Monday closed a record $40 billion funding round, valuing it at $300 billion. SoftBank led with $30 billion, joined by Microsoft and others. Operational shifts accompanied OpenAI's expansion. CEO Sam Altman announced stepping back from daily operations to focus on innovation.

NHL CISO David Munroe outlines how the league protects critical infrastructure across public arenas and streaming platforms. He details the league’s use of cloud and AI tools, and highlights the importance of cloud governance, AI-powered defenses and user education in mitigating risk.

New Turing Institute Report Urges Government to Create AI Crime Task ForceBritish law enforcement agencies are ill-equipped to tackle artificial intelligence-enabled cybercrime, a report by The Alan Turing Institute says, pointing to an "enormous gap" between police technical capabilities and the growing sophistication of threat actors.

OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent "Deep Research" will begin rolling out to free users "very soon." At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers. [...]