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Philippine Defense Chief Bans Military Use of 'Seemingly Harmless' AI-Generated Photo Apps Over Security Concerns

Oct 23, 2023 - techtimes.com
The Philippine Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has banned the military and defense workers from using AI-generated photo apps due to security concerns. The ban targets services that use a minimum of 10 personal images to create a "digital person", which could potentially be used for identity theft, social engineering, and phishing attempts. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is also working on improving its cybersecurity measures by establishing a cyber command.

In related news, a hacker known as "Diablox Phantom" has claimed responsibility for recent cyberattacks on various Philippine government websites. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is currently investigating the claims. The hacker has stated that they have no intention of selling the information obtained and urged the Philippine government to prioritize cybersecurity.

Key takeaways:

  • The Philippine defense chief, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has banned all defense workers and the military from using AI-generated photo apps due to security concerns.
  • The ban targets online services that require at least 10 personal images from users to create a "digital person" that mimics a real person's voice and movements, posing significant privacy and security risks.
  • The Armed Forces of the Philippines is improving its cybersecurity measures by establishing a cyber command and easing recruiting standards to attract cybersecurity experts.
  • A hacker known as "Diablox Phantom" has claimed responsibility for recent cyberattacks on various Philippine government websites, urging the government to prioritize cybersecurity.
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