Google reported its first-ever AI-assisted cyberattack

Recently, Google Threat Intelligence Group (TIG) reported that they have detected the first zero-day cyberattack carried out with the help of AI. So, what should you know about it?

The attack was successfully prevented before a large-scale attack could happen

For your information, Google TIG says a notorious cybercrime group is using AI to detect new zero-day vulnerabilities in software and build ways to exploit them for hacking purposes. The attack targeted a widely used open source system administration tool, but was successfully blocked before a large-scale exploitation could occur.

Worryingly, Google TIG said this discovery may be just the beginning of AI-based attack innovation by criminals. AI is now capable enough to automatically find software vulnerabilities, help develop malware, analyse targets and generate code before making decisions with minimal human oversight.

Moreover, the use of AI for cyberattacks has been predicted. Earlier this month, the Claude Mythos model detected hundreds of previously undetected vulnerabilities in software. Due to the potential risks, Anthropic has not made Claude Mythos publicly available. Instead, it has been given access to government agencies and major banks around the world, first to patch the vulnerabilities in their systems.

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