IT leaders turn to AI to defend against AI-powered cyberattacks

"Critical component" Some 91 percent of cybersecurity professionals are worried that next-generation cyberattacks will be based around AI, a study from Webroot found. As TechRepublic reports, most of the experts surveyed said they will defend against AI-based attacks using more AI. Almost all the businesses (99%) intending to use AI are optimistic it will improve their cybersecurity responses. The technology is being used in three key ways to augment existing anti-malware solutions. Companies in the U.S. are leading the trend towards defensive AI solutions, with 95 percent agreeing it's a "critical component" in a modern cybersecurity strategy.