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ChatGPT and the new AI are taking a heavy toll on cybersecurity

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Image credit : Popular Mechanics Cybersecurity is changing as a result of generative AI, which benefits both attackers and defenders. AI is being used by cybercriminals to carry out complex and original large-scale attacks. According to Christopher Ahlberg, CEO of threat intelligence platform Recorded Future, defenders are also employing the same technologies to safeguard crucial infrastructure, governmental institutions, and business networks. Bad actors have been able to adapt and create new attack techniques with the aid of generative AI, keeping them one step ahead of cybersecurity defenses. Cybercriminals can target a wider spectrum of prospective victims by using AI to automate attacks, scan attack surfaces, and create content that appeals to diverse demographics and geographic regions. The technology was taken by cybercriminals to produce convincing phishing emails. Attackers can create highly personalized emails and text messages that are more likely to trick recipients with AI-generated text. [caption id="attachment_155523" align="aligncenter" width="1536"]ChatGPT Image credit : Metaroids[/caption] "I think you don't have to think very creatively to realize that, man, this can actually help [cybercriminals] be authors, which is a problem," Ahlberg said. AI is being used by defenders to repel attacks. Businesses are utilizing the technology to proactively identify network vulnerabilities and stop leakage. Additionally, it dynamically automates processes like creating alerts for particular phrases and finding sensitive internet data. By tying together data from many sources and hiding patterns, threat hunters are utilizing AI to spot odd patterns and summarize vast amounts of data. Although Ahlberg acknowledges that the work still requires human specialists, generative AI technologies like that used in ChatGPT can be useful. "We want to speed up the analysis cycle [to] help us analyze at the speed of thought," he said. "That's a very hard thing to do and I think we're seeing a breakthrough here, which is pretty exciting." [caption id="attachment_170224" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]GPT-4 Image credit : Computerworld[/caption]
Ahlberg also discussed the potential threats posed by highly intelligent machines. As the world grows more digital and networked, malicious actors may utilize this ability to modify perceptions and distort reality. The environment is made significantly more complicated and uneven by the fact that these risks are not only present in nation-states. Although AI has the potential to help fight these new threats, it also comes with a number of worries. For instance, powerful computers may be able to compromise systems more quickly and effectively than individuals. To fight these risks, we must ensure that AI is used defensively and with a clear understanding of who is in charge. [caption id="attachment_79872" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]ChatGPT Image: slate.com[/caption] It's critical for lawmakers, judges, and other decision-makers to comprehend AI and its ramifications as the technology gets more deeply ingrained in society. In order to successfully navigate the future of AI in threat hunting and beyond, it will be essential to forge strong partnerships between technical experts and policymakers. The potential, difficulties, and ethical issues relating to AI in cybersecurity are complicated and constantly changing. Ethical issues can be handled by ensuring impartial AI models and keeping humans involved in decision-making. In order to combat the possible long-term dangers posed by extremely intelligent robots, vigilance, cooperation, and a comprehensive grasp of the technology are essential. Also read  : 5 Easy Steps to Safeguard Your Business from Cyberattacks Ahlberg also expressed concern about the deployment of autonomous robots by China, Russia, and other economic rivals. These nations are unlikely to share ethical concerns or hold down AI development. Although having the option to "pull the plug" on such gadgets is a wise precaution, he asserts that it will probably be challenging to distance oneself due to how much technology has permeated society and the global economy. Ahlberg emphasises the necessity of clearly defining who will control items and equipment while designing them. "The big thing that the internet did in all of this is that the internet sort of became the place where all the world's information migrated," said Ahlberg. "These large language models are doing pretty magical things… to speed up that thinking cycle." He added, "In the next 25 years, the world becomes a reflection of the internet."

By Awanish Kumar

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