Global AI-led cyberattack alert

More than 100 technology and cybersecurity companies have warned that organizations worldwide have only a short amount of time to prepare for an increasing wave of AI-powered cyberattacks. These attacks exploit the capabilities of intelligent models to detect vulnerabilities and carry out sophisticated assaults in a manner that is cheaper and easier for attackers. The warnings indicate that advancements in artificial intelligence reduce the time and effort needed to target critical infrastructure such as hospitals and water facilities, thereby doubling the risk of breaches. Companies are urging governments to strengthen cybersecurity information sharing channels, provide funding and training, and accelerate the development of AI-supported defensive tools to help organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. This warning comes at a time when AI capabilities are developing rapidly, with some companies reducing the development of potentially dangerous models amid growing concerns that artificial intelligence could become a cyber weapon increasingly used by malicious actors.

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