AI Misuse by Cyber Threat Actors Analyzed by Google
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🤖💔 Google’s Threat Intelligence Group analyzes AI misuse by cyber threat actors. The report highlights how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are being leveraged by both defenders and attackers in cybersecurity. While AI tools like Google’s Gemini can enhance digital defense capabilities, they are also exploited by threat actors for malicious purposes, including reconnaissance, vulnerability research, and content generation. The analysis reveals that government-backed actors, particularly from Iran and China, are the most frequent users of Gemini, employing it for various phases of cyber attacks. However, the findings suggest that while AI aids in efficiency, it has not yet enabled significant breakthroughs in attack capabilities. Google emphasizes the need for collaboration across sectors to maximize AI benefits while mitigating risks of misuse.
