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Narrative Attacks: A New Threat Vector for Security Leaders

The phrase, ‘This is a new threat vector,’ came directly from a top CISO representing a well-known brand at a fall Security Leadership Conference. This is how they described ‘Narrative attacks’ that included misinformation and disinformation when he saw the Blackbird.AI Constellation Narrative Intelligence Platform demonstrated on stage by our CEO and Co-founder, Wasim Khaled. Since then, we have met with hundreds of security leaders, and they all say the same thing, “Narrative Attacks are a blind spot to our organization, and current tools do not give us visibility into them or protection against them.”

December 1, 2023

Inside the GameStop Saga: A Lesson in Narrative Attacks and Market Manipulation

In January 2021, a group of individual retail investors on the WallStreetBets chat forum organized an extensive buying campaign of GameStop stock (ticker: $GME), causing stock prices to soar. Within days of this campaign, the $GME stock price hit a pre-market high of over $500, costing hedge funds an estimated $19.75 billion yearly. On January 28th, 2021, several retail investment brokers restricted trading of certain stocks, including GameStop. Before these events, Robinhood was known for making it easy for retail investors to buy and trade stocks. However, these restrictions only allowed users to sell their positions, restricting the purchase of the store. The sudden shutdown sparked outrage among its users and on social media, leading to a surge of conspiracies that cluttered the information environment. The new film Dumb Money is a powerful example of how narrative attacks can cause financial and reputational harm to financial institutions.

November 20, 2023

When Insider Threats Backfire: The Case of Jareh Dalke, Russia, and the NSA

Protecting sensitive information from insider threats has never been more critical for governments and companies. Organizations must safeguard troves of data from compromise by employees and contractors with access. However, a high-profile espionage case demonstrates significant reputational risks exist, even when cyber threats are thwarted.

November 16, 2023

Blackbird.AI And Dark Owl Are Partnering To Protect Organizations From A New Type Of Cyberattack

A new form of cyberattack that experts say could be as damaging as ransomware is emerging: Narrative attacks that spread falsehoods undermine confidence in organizations. In a recent interview, cybersecurity leaders Wasim Khaled of Blackbird.AI and Mark Turnage of DarkOwl discussed the benefits of the companies partnering together to enable organizations to identify narrative attacks across the dark web and warned that these narrative attacks work hand-in-hand with cyberattacks to sow chaos.

November 9, 2023

President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Sets Standards for More Secure and Ethical Systems

To many in the technology industry, Implementing regulations on AI can initially seem restraining, much like seatbelt laws when they were first introduced. People often resist change, especially when it feels like it impairs their freedom. However, just as seatbelts ultimately led to increased speed limits because they made driving safer, regulations on AI can ultimately lead to a safer and more ethical development of AI technologies. By setting clear guidelines and standards, we can create a safer ecosystem where innovations can move faster without the risk of unforeseen ethical dilemmas and unintended consequences.

November 1, 2023

Blackbird.AI's RAV3N Team Aims to Shield Organizations from Narrative Attacks

Finding facts online is increasingly burdensome. Misinformation, influence operations, deep fakes, and fake news cause confusion and stoke outrage. And now, in addition to battling traditional cyberattacks, companies must confront a new and rapidly metastasizing threat: Narrative attacks. Without the proper technology tools, organizations are vulnerable to the countless misleading narratives that rocket across the digital information ecosystem, instantly causing massive financial losses and reputational harm. Blackbird.AI is unveiling a new weapon to combat narrative threats: The RAV3N Narrative Intelligence and Research Team.

October 31, 2023

Misleading Narratives Rippled Across the Internet After Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse

It’s important to note that a broad spectrum of issues contributed to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Knowing about these narratives would not have prevented the crash. However, partners, customers, and other organizations in the bank’s ecosystem could have seen the narrative risks and made decisions faster using Blackbird.AI’s Constellation Narrative Intelligence Platform.

October 26, 2023

Sony Faces Reputational Damage After Cyberattacks

Sony is no stranger to cyberattacks. Over the past decade, the company has faced numerous high-profile security incidents, such as the massive 2011 PlayStation Network hack that allegedly exposed 77 million users' data to smaller-scale website defacements. So when reports surfaced in October that a ransomware group had hacked "all of Sony's systems," it was perhaps inevitable that certain narratives would emerge online in response.

October 18, 2023

When Cyberattacks Hit Brands Like MGM, Reputation Hangs in the Balance

Analysis of online narratives after the MGM cyberattack shows that false information and conspiracy theories surged, potentially damaging brand trust and reputation.

October 11, 2023

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RAV3N Blog

Narrative Attacks: A New Threat Vector for Security Leaders

Inside the GameStop Saga: A Lesson in Narrative Attacks and Market Manipulation

When Insider Threats Backfire: The Case of Jareh Dalke, Russia, and the NSA

Blackbird.AI And Dark Owl Are Partnering To Protect Organizations From A New Type Of Cyberattack

President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Sets Standards for More Secure and Ethical Systems

Blackbird.AI's RAV3N Team Aims to Shield Organizations from Narrative Attacks

Misleading Narratives Rippled Across the Internet After Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse

Sony Faces Reputational Damage After Cyberattacks

When Cyberattacks Hit Brands Like MGM, Reputation Hangs in the Balance

Rav3n Blog

Narrative Attacks: A New Threat Vector for Security Leaders

Inside the GameStop Saga: A Lesson in Narrative Attacks and Market Manipulation