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"These new AI models can identify many vulnerabilities in both new and existing IT systems with remarkable speed."
— Mark Branson , Executive
"These new AI models can identify many vulnerabilities in both new and existing IT systems with remarkable speed."
— Mark Branson , Executive
"Such 'IT spotlight' inspections take far less time than fully-fledged reviews."
— Mark Branson , Executive
"Das Zeitfenster zwischen der Entdeckung eines Fehlers und einem echten Cyberangriff durch solche KI-Systeme drastisch verkürze."
— Claudia Plattner , Executive
"Das sehen wir kritisch. Denn diese Kredite hätten ein erhöhtes Verlustpotenzial für Banken und könnten auch für Verbraucher problematisch sein."
— Mark Branson , Executive
"Die neuen KI-Anwendungen können viele Schwachstellen in den IT-Systemen finden und sogar ausnutzen. Und das sehr schnell."
— Mark Branson , Executive
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Germany's banking regulator BaFin warns of growing cyber risks due to AI advancements and announces a new division for targeted inspections at financial firms.
BaFin warns of increasing cyber risks from AI developments and establishes a new division for targeted inspections at financial institutions.
Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance warns of significant risks from AI models like 'Claude Mythos' and their potential as cyber weapons.
BaFin chief Branson warns of risks from AI attacks and credit risks affecting banks, highlighting tools like 'Claude Mythos' intensifying IT threats.
Germany's financial regulator BaFin establishes a specialized division for targeted inspections at financial firms due to growing cyber risks from AI advancements.
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