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Would you trust AI to call 911? GitGuardian's ML engineer Nicolas posed this question at PyData Berlin, sparking a discussion on integrating ML into critical systems, debunking AI myths, and balancing innovation with safety in AI deployment.

A security flaw that impacts specific versions of GitLab's Community and Enterprise Edition products was just detected. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute pipelines under any user's credentials. GitLab is a web-based DevOps platform offering tools for software development, version control, and project management. Launched as an open-source project in 2011, it has become a powerful solution used globally by millions.

Researchers at ESET warn that malvertising campaigns are impersonating AI tools to trick users into installing malware. The Rilide infostealer, for example, is being distributed via a malicious browser extension posing as Sora or Gemini. “In the case of the malicious browser extension, it is delivered to victims who have been duped into clicking on malicious ads, typically on Facebook, that promise the services of a generative AI model,” the researchers write.

Cyber threats are getting more sophisticated and frequent. As a result, organizations are always looking for ways to outsmart cybercriminals. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in handy. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the cybersecurity landscape by offering faster, more precise, and more efficient means of identifying cyber threats.