Feature Article
Hackers Leveraging AI to Strengthen Attacks by Jason Vanzin, Right Hand Technology Group, Inc.
are using artificial intelligence for improving strikes. But what exactly is AI and why does it matter? AI refers to teaching computers how to think like humans and solve problems on their own. Cyber criminals employ AI-powered attacks against innocent targets more rapidly, more widely, and with more sophistication. Hackers recently used AI to produce realistic-looking fake videos of company bosses
A that convinced workers into
sending millions to hackers' accounts. It highlights just how destructive AI can be when misused by bad actors.
How Hackers Are Exploiting AI 1. Phishing: Hackers use AI to send out deceitful emails that appear authentic to fool potential victims into opening them believing it came from someone they know, like friends or bosses. AI mimicking your writing style makes this task simpler allowing the hacker to convince recipients the email is legit.
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war is underway between those defending businesses from hackers and those hackers who
2. Shape-Shifting Viruses: Hackers often create viruses that mutate to evade security programs' attempts at detection or blocking them, making it hard for security programs to track them down and stop them.
3. Sneaky Malware: Advanced malware uses AI to remain undetected until its target appears - sleeping until seeing an individual on webcam or hearing certain sounds triggers it.
4. Fake Videos and Voices (Deepfakes): AI can create videos and voice recordings which look and sound just like real people, which hackers use to pose as significant figures and pressure workers into handing over sensitive data or sending money.
5. AI-Powered Ransomware: Ransomware locks files and demands money in exchange for unlocking them, prompting hackers to use AI techniques in targeting the most vital ones and locking them quickly - thus creating more damage while making people more likely to pay the ransom demand.
6. Super Password Guessing: Hackers
use AI to predict passwords that people create; this can be especially hazardous if you use the same password across multiple sites.
Why This Is an Issue These new AI techniques make hacking attacks harder to defend against and can result in both financial and reputational losses for companies as well as regular people. Furthermore, sometimes it's hard to tell between what's real and fake communications such as emails, calls or chat sessions and video conferences; leading companies into interactions that lead to financial and reputational damages.
How the Good Guys are Fighting Back 1. Adhering to an
adhering to a Appropriate
Cybersecurity Framework: One effective strategy used by organizations in fighting back is by
cybersecurity framework like NIST CSF which
assists them with holistically addressing evolving cyber threats.
2. Utilizing Expertise: Partner with cybersecurity specialists that know
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