Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
CSU Channel Islands hosted lectures on cybersecurity awareness, discussing cyber criminals using artificial intelligence, deep fakes, and the accountability of executives. Experts shared examples of using celebrity faces and voices without permission to raise awareness and inspire students.
Full Article:
California State University, Channel Islands recently held an event to raise awareness about cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Experts discussed the growing threat of sophisticated cyber criminals leveraging artificial intelligence in their attacks. They highlighted the use of deep fakes to create text that mimics real emails, showcasing the new levels of deception that cyber criminals are utilizing.
One of the speakers, Carlos Miranda, emphasized that these advancements in cybercrime bring a new level of danger that has not been seen before. Another expert, Gary Landaru, underscored the importance of holding executives accountable for their role in data breaches. He stated that many executives are fully aware of the data practices within their organizations, including the collection and selling of data.
During the lectures, examples were shown of how celebrity faces and sound-alike voices are being used without permission, further illustrating the threats posed by cyber criminals. The overall goal of the event was to raise awareness about these issues and potentially inspire students to pursue studies in cybersecurity in order to combat these threats effectively.
For more information on the event and cybersecurity awareness at CSU Channel Islands, visit their website at https://csuci.edu.
