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Researchers ‘get AI drunk’ to test chatbot cyber risks, UNSW study finds
Researchers at UNSW found that large language models become more likely to leak confidential information and respond to restricted prompts when fine-tuned or prompted in ways that mimic intoxication. The study highlights potential cybersecurity risks, suggesting that manipulating an AI's behaviour through altered training or inputs could be exploited to bypass built-in safety guardrails.
One in three ANZ organisations still pay ransomware demands, Commvault research says
Matched: Australia
One in three organisations in Australia and New Zealand still pay ransomware demands, according to Commvault research, despite uncertainty about whether data will be recovered or operations restored. The findings highlight ongoing vulnerabilities and suggest many organisations lack confidence in their ability to recover without meeting attackers' demands.
Researchers Built a Fake Crypto Startup and Hired Three Suspected North Korean IT Workers
Matched: cryptocurrency
Researchers created a fake crypto startup and hired three suspected North Korean IT workers to study their tactics. Every company device was monitored. The operation revealed red flags hiring teams can watch for: one worker claimed to live in Texas but submitted a California driver's license and a New York bank account, exposing the inconsistencies North Korean operatives typically display during onboarding.