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According to a recent Sapio Research report, 75% of security professionals witnessed an increase in cyber attacks over the past 12 months and 85% of these incidents were attributed to the rise of generative AI.
In many cases worldwide, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping protect companies and fight hackers. Conversely, hackers are using that same technology to outsmart those protections. Cyber security has become a digital game of hide-and-seek, and the hackers are getting sneaky. Here’s what you need to know, and how your team can prepare to better identify and prevent cyber threats.
The impact of AI-powered hacking
AI-powered tools enable hackers or cybercriminals to conduct cyber threats to your organization’s network and systems, and it’s getting pretty sophisticated. In some instances, AI-powered malware and ransomware can automatically adapt to security measures, making them harder to detect and eradicate. AI can also be used to automate phishing attacks, crafting increasingly convincing and personalized messages that are difficult to distinguish from legitimate communications. As these AI-driven hacking techniques evolve, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance becomes paramount.
AI-powered cyber threats can have profound and far-reaching impacts on you and your organization. From employee stress to financial impacts and customer loss, no organization wants to take a gamble.
How employees can prevent AI cyber threats
To counteract these threats, organizations are turning to AI to enhance defense mechanisms, identify emerging threats, and predict potential attack vectors.
Although bad actors have been using AI to personalize their hacking attempts, companies can still educate employees about the signs to look out for, such as language inconsistencies, awkward phrasing, or overtly generic wording. Employees are increasingly on alert for signs of social engineering – a form of hacking that uses human behavior to manipulate. This may watching for subtle misspellings, urgent calls to action, or unexpected attachments in their emails.
As AI continues to evolve, so does the landscape of cyber threats. That’s why proactive measures and new defense strategies are a must for your organization. Starting with the right training is key. That’s why Litmos developed two AI Cyber Threat courses to help everyone in your organization identify and prevent AI hacking attempts:
1) AI Cyber Threats – Social Engineering covers common AI-driven social engineering threats and teaches employees to identify and avoid them.
2) AI Cyber Threats – Networks and Systems provides information on AI-powered cyber threats to networks and systems, their potential impact on organizations, and strategies to mitigate the associated risks.
The ever-changing landscape of cyber threats requires a proactive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Investing in targeted training programs, such as the AI Cyber Threat courses offered by Litmos, you can bolster your organization’s resilience against AI-driven cybercrime.
Stay vigilant, stay informed, and ensure that your defenses evolve alongside the threats. Together, we can navigate this digital age with greater confidence and security.