Cyber attacks to get more lethal with Artificial Intelligence ammo - Times of India

HYDERABAD: While cyber attacks have been a major cause of concern this year, internet security experts warn that 2018 could bring in more sophisticated attacks using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. So far, these technologies have been used as mechanisms for protection and detection of threats, but the year ahead could witness a reversal of sorts. "With their ever-increasing technical proficiency, attacks by cyber criminals are expected to become more pronounced in 2018. These attackers will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to launch even more potent threats. More virulent malware and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in comparison to the WannaCry attack are expected. Cyber criminals will be able to use AI to explore victims' networks, which is typically the most labour-intensive part of compromise after an incursion," said Tarun Kaura, director (product management), Symantec.