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As the world dives deeper into digitalization, one ancient asset is making a powerful comeback, gold. In the latest episode of The Cybersecurity Threat AI Podcast, host Lora and guest expert Derek, a cybersecurity and financial risk analyst, explore how cyber conflicts and global digital instability are reshaping gold’s value in today’s economy. This conversation connects technology, finance, and human psychology in ways most people overlook. When cyberattacks hit banks, exchanges, and digital wallets, the chaos doesn’t just freeze transactions, it shakes trust at its core. And trust, Derek explains, is the invisible driver behind gold’s enduring appeal. Gold: The…
The cybersecurity world is witnessing a quiet revolution — one led not by human hackers, but by intelligent, evolving code. AI-powered malware is no longer a theoretical concept confined to research papers; it’s an emerging threat transforming how attacks are launched, hidden, and sustained. In the past, malware followed predictable rules. Today, it learns, adapts, and even rewrites itself to avoid detection — an unsettling sign of what’s coming in the next era of cyber warfare. The Evolution from Code to Cognition For decades, malware was static — predefined instructions executing malicious tasks. But modern adversaries have weaponized artificial intelligence…
The recently published 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) has sparked much interest in the cybersecurity community. In a year marked by rapid innovation and evolving threat landscapes, Gurucul’s elevation to the “Leaders” quadrant stands out as a pivotal moment in the SIEM market’s trajectory. Understanding the Magic Quadrant and SIEM Gartner’s annual Magic Quadrant is widely recognized for its rigorous assessment of technology vendors, visualizing their relative positions based on “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision.” SIEM systems have become more than just aggregation and real-time monitoring—they now serve as a unified record…
Artificial intelligence chatbots were designed to help — not harm. They answer questions, automate support, and enhance digital experiences. But as AI systems grow more capable, they also become more exploitable. The same generative intelligence that powers helpful assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude can be manipulated into tools for deception, data theft, and misinformation. A growing class of attacks—known as prompt injection and chatbot hijacking—is turning friendly AI helpers into unintentional accomplices in cybercrime. The New Exploitation Vector: Prompt Injection Traditional hacking targets code. Modern hackers target language.In a prompt injection attack, a malicious actor embeds hidden or deceptive…
The New Cyber Battleground Artificial Intelligence has become the new frontier of global power. Nations are no longer competing only through military strength or economic dominance — the race now centers on who controls the intelligence behind the machines. AI drives everything from defense analytics to smart cities, and its infrastructure has quietly become the backbone of modern national strategy. Yet, beneath the surface of this technological revolution, a silent cyberwar is unfolding. Nation-state actors are increasingly targeting the very foundations of AI infrastructure — the data centers, model training pipelines, semiconductor supply chains, and cloud ecosystems that power intelligent…
When Check-Ins Stopped and Chaos Took Off In late September 2025, several major European airports faced massive disruptions when a ransomware attack struck systems linked to Collins Aerospace’s vMUSE platform, a critical airport management system that handles everything from passenger check-ins to baggage logistics. Within hours, passengers were stranded, flights were delayed, and manual backup systems struggled to keep operations running. It was a glimpse into just how vulnerable modern transportation has become when software stops working. Reconstructing the Attack Timeline Investigations revealed that the attack began by exploiting a weakness in a third-party integration within the vMUSE platform. Once…
Understanding the New Era of Brain-Inspired Computing Neuromorphic computing is one of the most fascinating frontiers in artificial intelligence. Instead of following the traditional digital approach of 1s and 0s, neuromorphic systems mimic how the human brain processes information. They use electrical impulses similar to neurons firing, enabling faster, more energy-efficient decision-making. This approach is especially powerful for edge devices and IoT systems, where speed and efficiency are crucial. Imagine a drone making real-time navigation decisions or a medical implant analyzing signals without needing a constant internet connection. Neuromorphic chips allow this level of autonomy by processing data locally rather…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in finance. It is already transforming how money moves, how investments are made, and how fraud is prevented. From trading floors in New York to digital banks in Singapore, AI has become the invisible force driving profits and protecting assets. The financial sector, worth trillions of dollars, is now competing in a race where the fastest learner wins, and the learner is often not human. A Story from the Trading Floor In early 2025, an investment firm in Singapore made headlines in industry circles when one of its AI-powered bots executed thousands…
In July 2025, cybersecurity researchers monitoring a hidden forum on the dark web stumbled upon something chilling: a full database of 500,000 stolen airline loyalty accounts being sold for less than the cost of a cup of coffee $2 each. The seller offered “bulk discounts” and even promised “free replacements” if accounts were closed. It looked less like an underground crime deal and more like an Amazon-style promotion. Welcome to Dark Web Marketplaces 2.0, where cybercrime has matured into a billion-dollar black market with professional vendors, reviews, discounts, and customer service. So, what’s really being sold in these digital underworld…
The ETCISO Annual Conclave 2025 convenes India’s foremost cybersecurity leaders for four intensive days of strategic exchange at the Grand Hyatt Goa, September 18–21. With more than 25 sessions, curated workshops, masterclasses, and 1,000+ minutes of structured networking, the conclave continues to set the benchmark as the country’s most influential cybersecurity leadership forum. This year’s agenda reflects the evolving priorities of CISOs and security decision-makers. Key themes include Generative AI and data security, Zero Trust architecture, incident response automation, governance and compliance, ransomware defense, cloud security, and quantum-era risks. Special focus tracks on CISO 2.0 leadership, identity-first protection at scale,…