Delving Into the Weaponization of AI

Digital transformation continues to multiply the potential attack surface exponentially, bringing new opportunities for the cyber-criminal community. In addition to their expanding arsenal of sophisticated malware and zero day threats, AI and machine learning are new tools being added to their toolbox. To the surprise of almost no-one, AI is being weaponized by cyber adversaries. Leveraging AI and automation enables bad actors to commit more attacks at a faster rate – and that means security teams are going to have to likewise quicken their speed to keep up. Adding fuel to the fire, this is happening in real-time, and we're seeing rapid development, so there is little time for deciding whether to deploy your own AI countermeasures.