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Protecting LLM applications with Azure AI Content Safety | InfoWorld
Generative AI, while potent, comes with potential risks like offensive or nonsensical outputs. Microsoft addresses these concerns by investing in a responsible AI program and developing tools like Azure AI Content Safety to safeguard applications. Prompt Shields are real-time input filters that can detect and block harmful prompts, ensuring applications stay focused and secure. Additionally, tools like Groundedness Detection help monitor AI models to prevent loss of context. Collaborative efforts are essential in continuously evolving AI safety measures as technology advances.
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Hackers Increasingly Abusing Microsoft Graph API for Stealthy Malware Communications
Threat actors are increasingly using Microsoft Graph API for malicious purposes, such as communicating with command-and-control infrastructure hosted on Microsoft cloud services. Specifically, various nation-state-aligned hacking groups have been using this technique since January 2022, with the first known abuse dating back to June 2021. Symantec recently detected the use of this method against an organization in Ukraine using a previously undocumented malware called BirdyClient that communicates with OneDrive. The attackers leverage the Graph API’s popularity among attackers to evade suspicion, as well as its cost-effectiveness and security. This development highlights the exploitation of cloud administration commands by adversaries with privileged access, allowing them to execute commands in cloud-based environments.
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AI robot patients help train Darlington healthcare students – BBC News
Important changes have been made to the Privacy and Cookies Policy, impacting data collection for personalized online experiences and advertising. Consent preferences for AMP pages must be set again for non-AMP BBC pages. Darlington College integrates AI-powered patients to train healthcare students in realistic scenarios, offering interactive learning opportunities. These AI mannequins enable students to practice various healthcare procedures in a simulated hospital setting. The innovative training facility aims to enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills among students.
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Securing your API Management service from day one with Defender for APIs – Microsoft Community Hub
Azure API Management (APIM) introduces Defender for APIs to enhance security by enabling protection for managed APIs from creation within the Azure portal. The Defender for APIs offers lifecycle protection, security insights, and continuous monitoring to detect and respond to potential threats. The setup involves enabling Defender for APIs while creating a new API Management Service in the Azure portal, selecting a pricing plan, and manually onboarding APIs for enhanced security measures. For more information on Defender for APIs, visit the Microsoft Defender for Cloud site.
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The UK government is working on rules to increase the transparency of AI training data – Neowin
The UK government is accelerating the creation of rules for AI transparency to safeguard content creators, requiring AI firms to disclose content used for training, offer data opt-out choices, and compensate content creators. However, details on how rights holders can verify AI model content usage remain undisclosed. These proposals are expected before the autumn election for stakeholder feedback. The EU is also planning similar regulations in its AI act, mandating detailed training data summaries and compliance with copyright laws. AI companies like OpenAI are already securing agreements with data providers and anticipate meeting regulatory requirements, notwithstanding potential knowledge gaps in AI models due to restricted data access.
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Intel Discloses Max Severity Bug in Its AI Model Compression Software
Intel has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-22476, in its Neural Compressor software that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw is due to improper input validation and has a severity ranking of 10 on the CVSS scale. Intel recommends upgrading to version 2.5.0 or later to mitigate the risk. This security issue highlights the expanding attack surface AI software and tools create for enterprise organizations.
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New Wi-Fi Vulnerability Enables Network Eavesdropping via Downgrade Attacks
A new security vulnerability dubbed SSID Confusion attack, tracked as CVE-2023-52424, has been discovered within the IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard. This flaw allows attackers to deceive victims into connecting to a less secure network by spoofing a trusted network name (SSID) to intercept traffic. The attack impacts various operating systems and Wi-Fi clients, affecting networks using WEP, WPA3, 802.11X/EAP, and AMPE protocols. Researchers suggest mitigations such as incorporating the SSID in the handshake process and avoiding credential reuse across different SSIDs to counter this vulnerability.
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Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus now supports inline editing of alert manager and rules configuration
Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus now allows users to edit rules and alert manager configuration in-line directly from the AWS console. This fully managed service simplifies monitoring and alarming on operational metrics at scale using the popular open-source project Prometheus. Users previously imported configuration via YAML files but can now import, preview, and edit existing rules or alert manager configurations from the console. This feature is available in all regions where the service is offered; more information can be found on the product and pricing pages.
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Windows 11 File Explorer is getting even more tabs – Neowin
Microsoft is reportedly working on adding additional tabs to File Explorer in Windows 11, with a hidden feature currently available for testing in the Beta Channel. The update will introduce three new tabs under the Quick Access section for recent files, favorites, and shared files, each displaying additional graphics and explanations. The feature was discovered by @PhantomOfEarth, with the official release notes not mentioning these updates. To access the new Home page layout, users can utilize the ViVeTool app by following specific steps.
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Ransomware gang targets Windows admins via PuTTy, WinSCP malvertising
A ransomware gang targets Windows system administrators using Google ads for fake download sites for Putty and WinSCP, popular utilities among administrators. The threat actors impersonate legitimate sites such as Winscp.net and Putty.org by utilizing typo-squatting domain names. By tricking users into downloading malicious ZIP archives containing trojanized installers, the threat actors aim to deploy the Sliver post-exploitation toolkit to access corporate networks and exfiltrate data, potentially deploying ransomware. Rapid7 notes similarities to past BlackCat/ALPHV campaigns, underscoring the growing misuse of search engine ads to distribute malware like Cobalt Strike beacons.
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Microsoft Has Yet to Patch 7 Pwn2Own Zero-Days
Microsoft has yet to address seven serious Windows privilege escalation vulnerabilities revealed at Pwn2Own 2024, with only one being fixed so far. The Zero Day Initiative warns that these bugs are exploited by researchers and are considered “in the wild.” Despite no evidence of malicious use, ZDI stresses the possible risks these vulnerabilities pose to users. Microsoft has a month left to patch these issues within the 90-day disclosure timeline, as concerns arise about their prioritization of security amidst an influx of patches.
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Microsoft Partnership with Mistral AI Survives UK CMA Scrutiny – Thurrott.com
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that Microsoft’s partnership with Mistral AI does not require further investigation under the Enterprise Act 2002. Microsoft invested 15 million in Mistral AI, and the partnership involves using Microsoft Azure for AI development. This collaboration with Mistral AI is part of Microsoft’s efforts to diversify its AI partnerships beyond OpenAI. The CMA’s inquiry into the deal has been concluded, with Microsoft welcoming the determination that the partnership with Mistral AI does not constitute a merger or acquisition.
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Microsoft Edge 125 on Windows improves Workspaces, copy-paste features
Microsoft released Edge version 125, focusing on enhancing Edge Workspace appearance, such as changing the browser border color to match the Workspace’s color for easy identification. Tabs from the Favorites folder now appear inside Workspaces, allowing easy access to favorite websites without switching windows. Additionally, new policies were added, including an Image Editor feature, QR Code Generator support, and zstd content encoding for faster page loads. Microsoft also introduced Resource Control in Edge to help users limit the browser’s RAM usage for better system performance.
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Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook encrypted email reply issues
Microsoft released a temporary fix for Microsoft 365 users who were unable to reply to encrypted emails in Outlook Desktop; the issue affects users on Current Channel Version 2402. Reinstalling Outlook or creating a new profile does not resolve the problem. Affected users can reply using the new Outlook or Outlook Web Access, or revert to the last working build by following specific commands. Microsoft also dealt with other Outlook-related issues recently, including security alerts when opening ICS calendar files and problems with Exchange ActiveSync synchronization.
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OpenAI dissolves Superalignment AI safety team
OpenAI has disbanded its team focusing on the long-term risks of artificial intelligence a year after its formation, with team members being reassigned to other projects. This decision follows the departure of team leaders Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike, who cited a shift in priorities towards promoting products over safety. Leike emphasized the need for a more safety-focused approach within OpenAI, which has faced leadership turmoil in recent months. The dissolution of the team coincides with the launch of OpenAI’s new AI model and upgraded chatbot capabilities.
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Introducing a new enrollment method for staging corporate Android devices with Microsoft Intune – Microsoft Community Hub
Intune’s May (2405) release introduced a new ‘Device Staging’ enrollment method for Android Enterprise devices. This feature simplifies the enrollment process by dividing it into 3 stages: first by the admin, then a third-party vendor or admin, and finally by the user. Admins can monitor the device progress at each stage in the Intune admin center under ‘Devices > All devices’. More details on how to set up and use the ‘Device Staging’ experience can be found in the Microsoft Intune admin center.
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Pre-fill Responses in Your Microsoft Forms – Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft Forms now supports pre-filled links to enhance data collection efficiency and accuracy. Users can leverage default answers and categorized responses for more strategic data collection. An example provided involves consolidating feedback from multiple training sessions into one form using pre-filled links. The process entails activating pre-filled answers, generating and distributing custom pre-filled links, and participants seeing predetermined selections when accessing the survey. Practical suggestions include using pre-filled links for university course evaluations and customer feedback surveys to streamline feedback collection processes.
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Hugging Face commits $10 million in free shared GPUs – The Verge
Hugging Face is investing $10 million in shared GPUs to support AI development outside of major tech companies. CEO Clem Delangue highlighted the importance of accessible AI technologies for small developers and startups to compete with industry leaders. Through the ZeroGPU program, Hugging Face aims to democratize AI research by providing cost-effective GPU resources to the community. The initiative emphasizes open-source collaboration over proprietary models, fostering a decentralized approach to AI innovation.
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One thing I like about hugging face is that they always try to make AI tools user-friendly and accessible to everyone.
True! I just doubt that you can accomplish much with $10 million in shared GPU resources. At the moment, small companies don’t stand a chance against the behemoths when it comes to AI training. Maybe things will change when AI hardware becomes cheaper. For now, small companies need to rely on RAG to improve standard models.
Yes, RAG is indeed a great option for companies that can’t afford expensive hardware to run and train gigantic LLM models.