AI in cybersecurity: is this a new tool at the hackers' disposal?

Imagine a constantly evolving and evasive cyberthreat that could target individuals and organisations remorselessly. This is the reality of cybersecurity in an era of artificial intelligence (AI). AI has shaken up the cybersecurity industry, with automated threat prevention, detection and response revolutionising one of the fastest growing sectors in the digital economy. Hackers are using AI to speed up polymorphic malware, causing it to constantly change its code so it can't be identified However, as is so often the case, there's a dark side. What if cybercriminals get their hands on AI, and use it against public and private sector organisations? "The edge in cyberdefence is speed.