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Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

Iran is engaging in online activities to influence the upcoming U.S. election, according to Microsoft. Their tactics include email phishing attacks targeting a presidential campaign, creating fake news sites, impersonating activists, and hacking government employees' accounts. The aim is to sow division and potentially sway American voters, particularly in swing states. Russia and China are also exploiting U.S. political polarization to advance their own divisive messaging. Concerns are raised about the use of generative AI technology to create fake content to mislead voters. U.S. intelligence officials warn that Russia remains the greatest threat for election disinformation.

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What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race

The FBI is investigating a suspected Iranian cyber intrusion into the campaign of Donald Trump, resulting in the theft of internal campaign documents. The Trump campaign has blamed Iran for the hack, citing a Microsoft report detailing an Iranian attempt to infiltrate a presidential campaign. The FBI is also investigating attempts to gain access to President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. It is unclear whether the leaked materials received by news outlets were related to the alleged campaign hack. Cybersecurity experts warn that foreign intrusion attempts may continue to influence the US election.

Microsoft says US rivals are beginning to use generative AI in offensive cyber operations

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says US rivals are beginning to use generative AI in offensive cyber operations

Microsoft has stated that adversaries like Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China are utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) for offensive cyber operations. Microsoft, in collaboration with OpenAI, has detected and disrupted threats that exploited AI technology developed by these adversaries. The company believes that exposing these techniques is crucial as rival nations use large-language models to breach networks and conduct influence operations. This development raises concerns about the potential impact on cybersecurity, including enhanced deepfakes and voice cloning.

Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections

Kremlin-backed groups are intensifying their efforts to meddle in the US presidential election by spreading disinformation and false narratives via social media and fake news sites, according to analysts at Microsoft. These influence-peddling groups aim to reduce US support for Ukraine and stoke domestic divisions by circulating social media posts and articles questioning election fraud, President Biden's mental health, and corrupt judges. The Kremlin has identified the 2024 presidential election as a key opportunity to influence American policy and distract from global issues. Microsoft has tracked numerous operations related to these efforts in recent weeks.

China may misuse AI to target elections in India, US to boost geopolitical interests: Microsoft

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

China may misuse AI to target elections in India, US to boost geopolitical interests: Microsoft

China is predicted to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content to manipulate public opinion during upcoming elections in India, South Korea, and the US, according to Microsoft. The tech giant warned that China might create and amplify AI-generated content to favor its own interests, although the actual impact on election results is expected to be minimal. China has been increasingly experimenting with AI to augment memes, videos, and audio, potentially making such efforts more effective in the future. Additionally, China and North Korea are both likely to engage in cyber and influence activities during these elections.

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

A U.S. intelligence official revealed that Russia has produced the most AI content to influence the U.S. presidential election, with a focus on boosting Donald Trump and denigrating Kamala Harris. This AI content includes text, pictures, and videos that appear to be created by humans. Russia is considered a sophisticated actor in this field and had a better understanding of how U.S. elections work. China, on the other hand, uses AI content to shape global views but not to sway U.S. election outcomes. Iran has also used AI to generate posts for social media and inauthentic news articles targeting American voters on polarizing issues and presidential candidates.

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been utilizing tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to enhance their hacking skills and deceive their targets, according to a report by Microsoft. The report states that hacking groups affiliated with Russian military intelligence, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the Chinese and North Korean governments have been using language models to refine their hacking campaigns. As a result, Microsoft has imposed a ban on state-backed hacking groups from using its AI products. Concerns about the misuse of AI technology for cyber espionage have been raised by cybersecurity officials in the West.

Cyber board says Chinese hack of US officials was 'preventable'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Cyber board says Chinese hack of US officials was 'preventable'

The US Cyber Safety Review Board blamed Microsoft for a Chinese hack that targeted top government officials' emails last year. The board's report highlighted Microsoft's cybersecurity flaws and lack of transparency, stating that the company's decisions had compromised enterprise security and customer trust. The hack, carried out by the Chinese group Storm-0558, originated from the compromise of a Microsoft engineer's corporate account. Responding to the accusations, Microsoft highlighted efforts to improve security and pledged to review the report for further recommendations. The board urged Microsoft to implement security-focused reforms across all its products.

Canada says WeChat news account pushing false narratives about Carney

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Canada says WeChat news account pushing false narratives about Carney

Canada has accused a WeChat news account of spreading false narratives to influence its election, targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. This misinformation campaign allegedly aims to manipulate Chinese-Canadian voters by questioning Carney's credentials. The account, linked to the Chinese Communist Party, has a history of malign activity. Canada notes the Chinese-Canadian vote’s significance in major cities. The government plans to discuss the issue with Tencent, WeChat's developer, amid strained Canada-China relations.

Stability AI founder's jokes about Satya Nadella's influence have a dark truth to them

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Stability AI founder's jokes about Satya Nadella's influence have a dark truth to them

Emad Mostaque, the former CEO of Stability AI, made a joke about being surrounded by Microsoft's influence after his departure. Mostaque posted a photo on Twitter of himself in a video call with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, joking that Nadella was "above, below, and around us." While the comment was meant in jest, it does hold some truth as Microsoft has recently hired top AI talent from other companies, indicating their consolidation of power in the AI sector. This move aligns with Microsoft's partnerships with OpenAI and Mistral AI, as they continue to shape the future of AI.

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

A report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has found that Microsoft's failure to prioritize enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management contributed to Chinese hackers breaching US government emails through its Microsoft Exchange Online software. The incident affected over 500 people, including US government employees working on national security. The report calls for an overhaul of Microsoft's security culture, highlighting the need to prevent such intrusions. This comes as Microsoft faces ongoing attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers, with the same group behind the SolarWinds attack spying on executive email inboxes and accessing the company's source code repositories and internal systems.

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