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Dell Launches Innovative Generative AI Tool for Model Customization

Dell has introduced a groundbreaking Generative AI tool poised to reshape the landscape of model customization. This remarkable development signifies a significant stride forward in artificial intelligence, with the potential to revolutionize a wide array of industries. 

Dell, a trailblazer in technology solutions, has harnessed the power of Generative AI to create a tool that empowers businesses to customize models with unprecedented precision and efficiency. This tool comes at a pivotal moment when the demand for tailored AI solutions is higher than ever before. 

The tool's capabilities have been met with widespread excitement and acclaim from experts in the field. Steve McDowell, a prominent technology analyst, emphasizes the significance of Dell's venture into Generative AI. He notes, "Dell's deep dive into Generative AI showcases their commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation."

One of the key features that sets Dell's Generative AI tool apart is its versatility. It caters to a diverse range of industries, from healthcare to finance, manufacturing to entertainment. This adaptability ensures that businesses of all sizes and sectors can harness the power of AI to meet their specific needs.

Furthermore, Dell's tool comes equipped with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both seasoned AI experts and those new to the field. This democratization of AI customization is a pivotal step towards creating a more inclusive and innovative technological landscape.

The enhanced hardware and software portfolio accompanying this release further cements Dell's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions. By covering an extensive range of use cases, Dell ensures that businesses can integrate AI seamlessly into their operations, regardless of their industry or specific requirements.

Technology innovator Dell has used the potential of generative AI to develop a platform that enables companies to customize models with previously unheard-of accuracy and effectiveness. This technology is released at a critical time when there is a greater-than-ever need for customized AI solutions.

A significant development in the development of artificial intelligence is the release of Dell's Generative AI tool. Its ability to fundamentally alter model customization in a variety of industries is evidence of Dell's unwavering commitment to technical advancement. With this tool, Dell is laying the groundwork for a time when everyone may access and customize AI, in addition to offering a strong solution. 

Several Dell Systems are Affected by New BIOS Bugs

 

Active exploitation of all of the identified problems cannot be detected by firmware integrity monitoring systems, as per Firmware Insyde Software's InsydeH2O and HP Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), which discovered the vulnerabilities. As previously stated, secure remote health attestation systems are unable to detect compromised systems due to technical limitations. 

The high-severity vulnerabilities are identified as CVE-2022-24415, CVE-2022-24416, CVE-2022-24419, CVE-2022-24420, and CVE-2022-24421 on the CVSS scoring system. 

All of the weaknesses are related to poor input validation vulnerabilities in the firmware's System Management Mode (SMM), permitting a local privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code via the management system interrupt (SMI). System Management Mode in x86 microcontrollers is a special-purpose CPU mode for performing system-wide functions like power efficiency, hardware and system control, temperature monitoring, and other exclusive manufacturer-developed code. 

A non-maskable interrupt (SMI) is activated at runtime whenever one of these tasks is requested, and SMM code installed by the BIOS is executed. The method is ripe for misuse because SMM code runs at the greatest privilege level and is transparent to the underlying operating system, making it ideal for implanting persistent firmware. A variety of Dell products are affected, including the Alienware, Inspiron, Vostro, and Edge Gateway 3000 Series, with the Texas-based PC company advising customers to replace their BIOS as soon as possible. 

"The ongoing identification of these vulnerabilities demonstrates what we call repeatable failures' around input cleanliness or, in general, insecure coding habits," according to Binarly researchers. "These errors are directly related to the codebase's complexity or support for legacy components which receive less security attention but are nevertheless frequently used in the field. In many cases, the same vulnerability can be addressed numerous times, yet the attack surface's complexity still leaves open gaps for malicious exploitation." 

Dell SupportAssist is a program which manages support functions such as troubleshooting and recovery on Windows-based Dell workstations. The BIOSConnect feature can be used to restore a corrupted operating system as well as upgrade firmware. 

The functionality does this by connecting to Dell's cloud infrastructure and pulling required code to a user's device. 

Dell and AWS Partner to Prevent Customer Data from Cyberattacks

 

Dell Technology has partnered with AWS (Amazon Web Services) to safeguard customer data from cyberattacks by incorporating Dell's cyber recovery solution to the AWS Marketplace with the release of Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS. Outdated cybersecurity firms are finding it difficult to prevent against malware and cyberattacks. With an increase in with from home culture and remote work since past two years, cybersecurity throughout the internet and cloud platforms has become more sophisticated. 

During the same time, the number of ransomware, malware, and hacking attacks has risen drastically, with more than 33% of organizations suffering ransomware breaches. Even amateur threat actors use RaaS (ransomware as a service) platforms to execute efficient and sophisticated cyber attacks. Via the AWS Marketplace, consumers can easily buy and use air tight cyber vault from Dell, to help safeguard and separate data away from a ransomware attack. 

Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS offers multiple levels of protection with a unique approach that helps AWS customers to start normal business task easily and without any fear after a ransomware attack. In a statement, Dell said "the solution moves a customer’s critical data away from the attack surface, physically and logically isolating it with a secure, automated operational air gap. Unlike standard backup solutions, this air gap locks down management interfaces, requiring separate security credentials and multi-factor authentication for access." 

Nowadays, organizations are adopting various IT infrastructures across the on-premises environment and public cloud, data safety solutions can help in robust data security. Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS offers customers help via addressing the rising risks of ransomware and different cyberattacks. Dell VP of data protection product management, David Noy said "data is a strategic asset and protecting it against ransomware and other cyberattacks is critical for organizations to make informed decisions about their business and thrive in today’s digital economy."