Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Veracode is pleased to announce the general availability of our new Azure DevOps Workflow integration. This new integration provides our customers using Azure DevOps Services with easy-to-configure, event-driven security testing of their application and infrastructure code managed in their Azure DevOps Repos.

OpenAI has launched a prototype called SearchGPT, a new AI-driven search tool that integrates advanced AI capabilities with real-time web information. This temporary prototype, currently available to a select group of users and publishers, aims to enhance how people find information online by providing fast, accurate answers with precise citations. The ultimate goal is to gather feedback and refine these features before integrating them into the broader ChatGPT platform.

Meta has announced the launch of Purple Llama, an umbrella project promoting open trust and safety in generative AI. The project features tools and evaluations designed to enable developers to deploy generative AI models and experiences responsibly in line with best practices outlined in Meta’s Responsible Use Guide.

FoondaMate, a rapidly growing AI-powered study aid known as “study buddy” in Zulu, has become an indispensable resource for middle and high school students in emerging markets. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of Meta’s Llama technology, this virtual assistant provides conversational support via WhatsApp and Messenger, helping students with schoolwork and academic challenges.

I’m back from another Black Hat! It was great seeing everyone. I put out a message on LinkedIn for people to come find me and, boy, did they. The hallway conversations were so engaging, I was sometimes late getting to the official talks, but I’m getting ahead of myself. AI was everywhere, as we’d expect, but I also sat down to listen to experts on other topics like critical infrastructure, cyber insurance, and the root causes of cybersecurity failure.

As we move through 2024, the Wallarm Research Team continues to monitor the evolving API vulnerability and threat landscape. Our latest Q2 ThreatStats Report reveals critical trends and developments that are reshaping the security environment. Continuing from our Q1 findings, the surge in AI API vulnerabilities is not only persisting but intensifying, with an alarming increase in both the volume and severity of exploits.