AI in cybersecurity – friend or foe?

However, rapid advances in technology also result in big opportunities for hackers to get smarter and faster. So, when it comes to cybersecurity, is AI a friend or foe? Although the AI arms race is just beginning, the ultimate potential for automated threats is vast and unknown. AI-based malware alone will soon become a widespread plague, so businesses need to pay attention or risk getting caught out. We've already started to see how AI-based malware can be used to scale up attacks.