In-brief: Machine learning is all the rage in the information security industry. But a study by Endgame and University of Virginia suggests that it may be vulnerable to manipulation by sophisticated AI-driven tools.
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Opinion: Anomaly Detection is no Silver Bullet for Incident Response
In-brief: detecting anomalous behavior is a necessary part of incident response – but it’s also harder than it sounds, argues Alan Hall of BlueCoat Systems in this commentary.
New Stuxnet-Like Industrial Control System Malware Ups The Ante
In-brief: Security firm FireEye is claiming to have discovered proof-of-concept malicious software that targets industrial control systems software that is used to operate critical infrastructure worldwide.
IBM Tweaking Watson AI For Cyber Security Analysis
In-brief: IBM said that a new, cloud-based version of its Watson cognitive technology is being trained to help detect cyber attacks and cyber crimes.
UL Charges for Cyber Standards, Draws Scrutiny
In-brief: Product testing firm Underwriters Laboratories drew scrutiny by charging for copies of new standards for connected devices. But security experts say the new UL standards are poised to have a big impact – especially in industries like medicine and critical infrastructure.
