The State of Cybersecurity - The Duane S. Molnar Speaker Series - October 17th, 2023

Download the presentation here: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mEoW8oVqj1IROTRmGxLRUh-xTM9FB7wC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106456896802920877097&rtpof=true&sd=true

     

MGM Grand Ransomware Attack

 https://www.vox.com/technology/2023/9/15/23875113/mgm-hack-casino-vishing-cybersecurity-ransomware

https://blog.bushidotoken.net/2023/08/tracking-adversaries-scattered-spider.html

https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/alphv-ransomware-backup

https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/ransomware/ransomware-as-a-service-raas/

https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-250-billion-usd-by-2031/

https://nypost.com/2023/09/14/caesars-entertainment-paid-about-15m-to-hackers-who-stole-customer-social-security-numbers-other-info-report/

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/cyberattack-mgm-resorts-expected-cost-casino-giant-100-103784725

Recent

https://cybernews.com/security/mgm-caesars-ransomware-attack-timeline/

https://www.casino.org/news/mgm-cyberattack-impact-limited-to-q3-says-analyst/

National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

 

From the White House briefing Room:

the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

Here is a link to the release:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/13/fact-sheet-biden-harrisadministration-publishes-thenational-cybersecurity-strategyimplementation-plan/

And here is a link to the plan:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/National-Cybersecurity-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-WH.gov_.pdf

Write a blog post to introduce readers to bard and other LLMs (and Bard said)

Sure, here is a blog post to introduce readers to Bard and other LLMs:

What is a Large Language Model (LLM)?

A large language model (LLM) is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that is trained on a massive dataset of text and code. This training allows the LLM to learn the patterns and relationships between words, which in turn allows it to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

What are some of the benefits of using an LLM?

LLMs can be used for a variety of tasks, including:

• Generating text: LLMs can be used to generate text, such as articles, blog posts, emails, and even creative writing.
• Translating languages: LLMs can be used to translate languages, which can be helpful for businesses that do business internationally or for people who are learning a new language.
• Writing different kinds of creative content: LLMs can be used to write different kinds of creative content, such as poems, scripts, musical pieces, and email.
• Answering your questions in an informative way: LLMs can be used to answer your questions in an informative way, even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
• What are some of the limitations of using an LLM?

LLMs are still under development, so they have some limitations. For example, they can sometimes generate text that is factually incorrect or that contains offensive language. Additionally, LLMs can be biased, which means that they may generate text that reflects the biases of the data they were trained on.

What are some of the most popular LLMs?

Some of the most popular LLMs include:

• Bard: Bard is an LLM from Google AI. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.
• ChatGPT: ChatGPT is an LLM from OpenAI. It is trained on a massive dataset of text, and it can generate text, translate languages, and answer your questions in an informative way.
• Offline Alpaca: Offline Alpaca is an LLM that can be run on your own computer. It is trained on a smaller dataset of text than Bard or ChatGPT, but it is more private and secure.

What is the future of LLMs?

LLMs are a rapidly developing field, and it is difficult to say what the future holds for them. However, it is likely that they will become increasingly powerful and versatile tools that can be used for a wide variety of tasks.

I hope this blog post has introduced you to Bard and other LLMs. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me in the comments.

How much influence or control should big tech have?

This NewsWeek article is scary on a couple of different levels. Who's in control?

https://www.newsweek.com/amazon-smart-home-brandon-jackson-echo-racial-slur-allegation-1806947

Expect more links to be added.

Write a blog post to introduce ChatGPT, Bard and other AI models. Include links to the sources. (** Here's what ChatGPT said)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in recent years, and one of the most exciting developments in this field is the emergence of language models. These models are capable of understanding and generating human-like language, and they have a wide range of applications, from chatbots to content generation. In this blog post, we will introduce some of the most popular language models, including ChatGPT and Bard, and discuss their potential uses.

 

ChatGPT: A Powerful Chatbot

 

ChatGPT is one of the most advanced chatbots available today. Developed by OpenAI, it is based on the GPT-3.5 architecture, which is a highly advanced neural network. ChatGPT can understand and generate natural language, making it an excellent choice for customer service, virtual assistants, and other applications that require human-like communication. Additionally, ChatGPT can be trained on specific domains, allowing it to understand and respond to queries related to specific topics.

 

Bard: A Creative Language Model

 

Bard is another language model developed by OpenAI. Unlike ChatGPT, which is designed for practical applications, Bard is focused on creative writing. It can generate high-quality poetry, stories, and even songs. Bard is based on the GPT-2 architecture, which is slightly less advanced than GPT-3. However, it is still highly capable and has generated some impressive writing samples.

 

Other Language Models

 

While ChatGPT and Bard are two of the most well-known language models, there are many others worth exploring. For example, Google's BERT model is highly advanced and is used in a wide range of applications, from search to natural language processing. Meanwhile, Facebook's RoBERTa model is designed for text classification and can be used for sentiment analysis, spam filtering, and more. There are also many open-source language models, such as Hugging Face's Transformers library, which provides a range of pre-trained models for various tasks.

 

Conclusion

 

Language models have the potential to transform the way we communicate and interact with technology. ChatGPT and Bard are just two examples of the many powerful language models available today. Whether you are looking for a chatbot for your business or a creative writing partner, there is likely a language model that can meet your needs. As AI continues to advance, we can expect even more sophisticated language models to emerge, opening up new possibilities for communication and creativity.

 

Sources:

 

- OpenAI: https://openai.com/

- ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chat-translation/

- Bard: https://openai.com/blog/better-language-models/

- Google BERT: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/open-sourcing-bert-state-of-art-pre.html

- Facebook RoBERTa: https://ai.facebook.com/blog/roberta-an-optimized-method-for-pretraining-self-supervised-nlp-systems/

- Hugging Face Transformers: https://huggingface.co/transformers/

** The above was generated by ChatGPT and completely machine generated. 

God Mode in Windows 10 or 11

Quick Tip:

 Just found this today. Group most of the utilities you use in one place.

Create a folder on your desktop (or anywhere for that matter)

Rename it "GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}"

You can copy it from here. Leave off the quotes.

Icon will change.

Open and explore

Global Supply Chain - What's happening around the world

The First Web Site Ever

http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html

Some background from CERN:

The name CERN is derived from the acronym for the French "Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire", or European Council for Nuclear Research, a provisional body founded in 1952 with the mandate of establishing a world-class fundamental physics research organization in Europe.

The story told by CERN:

https://home.cern/science/computing/birth-web

This IS history.