Opinions regarding artificial intelligence (AI) range from fears of Skynet taking over to hope regarding medical advancements enabled by AI models. Regardless of where you sit on this spectrum of anxiety and hype, it is evident that the AI epoch is upon us.

Over the last twelve months, the Internet security landscape has changed dramatically. Geopolitical uncertainty, coupled with an active 2024 voting season in many countries across the world, has led to a substantial increase in malicious traffic activity across the Internet. In this report, we take a look at Cloudflare’s perspective on Internet application security. This report is the fourth edition of our Application Security Report and is an official update to our Q2 2023 report.

Monitoring and auditing are critical components of cybersecurity, designed to detect and prevent malicious activities. Monitoring involves real-time observation of system activities, while auditing entails a systematic review of logs and interactions. Large Language Models (LLMs), such as GPT-4, are increasingly integrated into various applications, making them attractive targets for cyber threats.

Mobile devices have become so integral to both business and personal lives that it is difficult to imagine a life without them. There’s more attack surface area as a result, and it’s IT’s job to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks. Insider threats are often involved, because employees and their devices can be one of the weakest links in the security chain.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the launch of Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA), a groundbreaking evaluation program to guarantee the secure and trustworthy deployment of artificial intelligence. Spearheaded by Reva Schwartz, ARIA is designed to integrate human interaction into AI evaluation, covering three crucial levels: model testing, red-teaming, and field testing.

Paul Lockley – VP Sales, EMEA In the ever-evolving landscape of transportation, the emergence of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) presents a promising shift towards safer, greener, and more accessible mobility solutions. However, as we embark on this transformative journey, it’s imperative to address the ethical considerations inherent in the development and deployment of CAVs.