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Arabian Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Generative AI Tools Expose Corporate Secrets Through User Prompts
A significant portion of employee interactions with generative AI tools is inadvertently leaking sensitive corporate data, posing serious security and compliance risks for organisations worldwide. A comprehensive analysis by Harmonic Security, involving tens of thousands of prompts submitted to platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity, revealed that 8.5% of these interactions contained sensitive information. Notably, 45.77% of the compromised data pertained to customer information, including billing details and authentication credentials. Employee-related data, such as payroll records and personal identifiers, constituted 26.68%, while legal and financial documents accounted for 14.95%. Security-related information, including access keys and internal protocols, made up 6.88%, and proprietary source code comprised 5.64% of the sensitive data identified. The prevalence of free-tier usage among employees exacerbates the risk. In 2024, 63.8% of ChatGPT users operated on the free tier, with 53.5% of sensitive prompts entered through these accounts. Similar patterns were observed across other platforms, with 58.62% of Gemini users, 75% of Claude users, and 50.48% of Perplexity users utilizing free versions. These free tiers often lack robust security features, increasing the likelihood of data exposure. ADVERTISEMENT Anna Collard, Senior Vice President of Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, highlighted the unintentional nature of these data leaks. She noted that users often underestimate the sensitivity of the information they input into AI platforms, leading to inadvertent disclosures. Collard emphasized that the casual and conversational nature of generative AI tools can lower users' guards, resulting in the sharing of confidential information that, when aggregated, can be exploited by malicious actors for targeted attacks. The issue is compounded by the lack of comprehensive governance policies within organizations. A study by Dimensional Research and SailPoint found that while 96% of IT professionals acknowledge the security threats posed by autonomous AI agents, only 54% have full visibility into AI agent activities, and a mere 44% have established governance policies. Furthermore, 23% of IT professionals reported instances where AI agents were manipulated into revealing access credentials, and 80% observed unintended actions by these agents, such as accessing unauthorized systems or sharing inappropriate data. The rapid adoption of generative AI tools, driven by their potential to enhance productivity and innovation, has outpaced the development of adequate security measures. Organizations are now grappling with the challenge of balancing the benefits of AI integration with the imperative to protect sensitive data. Experts advocate for the implementation of stringent oversight mechanisms, including robust access controls and comprehensive user education programs, to mitigate the risks associated with generative AI usage.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Proud' Adam Collard shows support for Laura Woods from hospital bed as fiancee makes TNT Sports return
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LAURA WOODS received support from her fiancé Adam Collard after making her TNT Sports return. The presenter made her comeback for Barcelona's Champions League clash with Inter Milan. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Laura Woods returned to TNT Sports for Barceloa vs Inter Milan after her maternity leave Credit: TNT Sports 5 Adam Collard showed support for his fiance from his hospital bed Credit: Instagram @adamcollard 5 Collard underwent back surgery Credit: Instagram @adamcollard 5 He thanked Woods for the support she has given him during his health struggles Credit: Instagram 5 The pair welcomed baby Leo into the world in January Credit: Woods, 37, spent the previous 13 weeks on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child with Collard. Baby Leo Ernie Collard was born in January and Woods has since been settling into life as a mum and enjoying family time. She has also been busy supporting Collard, who has struggled with a back problem in the last few months. The former Love Island star underwent surgery on Wednesday before offering support to his partner after watching Woods on TNT Sports. READ MORE ON LAURA WOODS WELCOME BACK, WOODSY Laura Woods returns to TV screens for first time since welcoming baby He shared a photo from his hospital bed of him watching Woods in action alongside the caption: "Now watching my girl from the bed on her first day back. "Proud of her after only 13 weeks getting back into the mix and I can't tell you how much she's been my rock throughout this whole injury, process and the last six months in general on all fronts." Collard, 29, also shared some pre and post-surgery snaps of himself in a hospital gown. He captioned the two Instagram stories: "Back it mate." BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Woods, who watched her beloved Arsenal in action against PSG on Tuesday with Collard, kicked off her return with a pre-recorded monologue setting the scene for the semi-final clash. She later quipped that every English person is an Arsenal fan because they are the only Premier League team left in the Champions League - prompting sniggers from her colleagues. Laura Woods gives birth to first child with Adam Collard as couple reveal sweet name in adorable post Close pal Ally McCoist could not resist a cheeky dig at Woods' expense by referencing PSG's victory over the Gunners with a wry smile.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Proud' Adam Collard shows support for Laura Woods from hospital bed as fiancee makes TNT Sports return
LAURA WOODS received support from her fiancé Adam Collard after making her TNT Sports return. The presenter made her comeback for Barcelona's Champions League clash with Inter Milan. 5 5 5 Woods, 37, spent the previous 13 weeks on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child with Collard. Baby Leo Ernie Collard was born in January and Woods has since been settling into life as a mum and enjoying family time. She has also been busy supporting Collard, who has struggled with a back problem in the last few months. The former Love Island star underwent surgery on Wednesday before offering support to his partner after watching Woods on TNT Sports. He shared a photo from his hospital bed of him watching Woods in action alongside the caption: "Now watching my girl from the bed on her first day back. "Proud of her after only 13 weeks getting back into the mix and I can't tell you how much she's been my rock throughout this whole injury, process and the last six months in general on all fronts." Collard, 29, also shared some pre and post-surgery snaps of himself in a hospital gown. He captioned the two Instagram stories: "Back it mate." Woods, who watched her beloved Arsenal in action against PSG on Tuesday with Collard, kicked off her return with a pre-recorded monologue setting the scene for the semi-final clash. She later quipped that every English person is an Arsenal fan because they are the only Premier League team left in the Champions League - prompting sniggers from her colleagues.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Proposed Frederick planning budget includes new planner position, fee increases
The proposed $2.8 million budget for Frederick's Planning Department for fiscal year 2026 includes funding for a new planner. The department's proposed fee schedule includes increases for historic preservation-related fees. The planning budget is just one part of Mayor Michael O'Connor's proposed $238 million budget, due to be voted on by the full City Council at a May 15 meeting. The planning budget includes around $2.8 million in expenditures, an approximately $290,000, or 11.5%, increase over the fiscal year 2025's approved budget expenditure of around $2.5 million. Planning Department budget The Frederick Planning Department's budget over time. Fiscal years 2021 through 2024 are what the Planning Department actually spent. Fiscal year 2025 is in progress, and the new fiscal year starts July 1. The Planning Department projects also projects around $280,000 in revenue — the same as fiscal year 2025. The proposed fee schedule for fiscal year 2026 includes a number of increases around Historic Preservation Commission filing fees, which are necessitated by inflation, City Clerk Phyllis Hane said during an April 3 City Council Government Operations Committee meeting. This includes increases to filing fees to the Historic Preservation Commission for applications for complete or partial demolition of a historic structure, rehabilitation of historic structures, and additions to historic structures. The proposed budget accounts for around $206,000 in salary increases over fiscal year 2025. This includes a new community planning & urban design planner position, according to a document provided at a Thursday City Council work session. '[The position] is really needed to support our long-range planning functions,' Deputy Director of Planning Gabrielle Collard said Thursday at a City Council Land Use, Public Safety and Community Development Committee meeting. Collard said the current number of planners — three — is 'probably not sufficient to do that.' The budget also includes a proposal for $35,000 for the Sites of Enslavement Program's second phase, according to a document provided for a City Council work session. The program started in 2024 and is meant to identify sites in the city associated with slavery. In 2024, the city unveiled a marker in front of the historic Emancipation Association building at 160 All Saints St as part of the program. On May 12 at 6 p.m., the city plans to host a symposium at the Visit Frederick building. 'That is going to be a summation of that phase one contact study,' Collard said. 'We hope that it will build a lot of enthusiasm for phase two moving forward.'
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 PFL World Tournament 3: Alfie Davis stuns Clay Collard for TKO upset
2025 PFL World Tournament 3: Alfie Davis stuns Clay Collard for TKO upset Alfie Davis pulled off a thrilling upset of Clay Collard in the opening round of the lightweight PFL tournament. Alfie Davis pulled off a stunning upset win over Clay Collard in the opening round of the lightweight bracket at 2025 PFL World Tournament 3. The opening bout at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Fla., Davis (18-5-1) finished Collard (25-15) in the first round with a flurry of strikes. It wasn't a stoppage Collard agreed with, but referee Blake Grice stopped the action at 2:12 of Round 1. Collard presented his typical heavy forward pressure. Davis was effective as he circled around the outside. Collard offered a right jab and then shot in for a takedown. However, Davis spun with an elbow that landed flush to the side of Collard's head to put him on wobbly legs. Davis blitzed with follow-up strikes to prompt the referee to stop the fight. Collard, who was still on shaky legs, protested the stoppage while Davis flexed his break dancing skills in celebration. With the win, Davis advances in the lightweight tournament, where he will meet Brent Primus in the next round. Primus won his opening round bout on the prelims by submitting Vinicius Cenci in the final seconds of their fight. Up-to-the-minute results of 2025 PFL 3 include:
