Get the scoop on cybersecurity from Tom Kellermann, Contrast SVP

TLDR:

• Ransomware deploys remote-access Trojans (RATs)
• Ransomware exploits vulnerabilities
• Large Language Models (LLMs) can be hacked

Tom Kellermann, SVP of Cyber Strategy at Contrast Security, shares key insights into cybersecurity trends. He highlights the use of RATs in ransomware attacks, the exploitation of vulnerabilities, and the potential risks associated with Large Language Models (LLMs). Kellermann emphasizes the importance of Runtime Security in mitigating these threats.

Article Details

The article discusses various cybersecurity insights provided by Tom Kellermann, the SVP of Cyber Strategy at Contrast Security. Kellermann points out the following key elements:

• Ransomware often utilizes remote-access Trojans (RATs) to enable secondary infections and access to victims’ networks for sale on the Darkweb forums.
• Initial delivery of ransomware is often through the exploitation of vulnerabilities, which can be mitigated using Runtime Security to prevent zero-day exploits.
• Large Language Models (LLMs) are vulnerable to hacking, leading to potential risks and attacks that can force hallucinations through application vulnerabilities.

Kellermann also discusses the dark side of artificial intelligence and the need for enhanced security measures to protect against evolving cyber threats.