The rapid development of new artificial intelligence tools (AI) will increase the number of cyber attacks and reduce the entrance barrier for less experienced hackers, warns the National Cybersecurity Center of Great Britain (National Cyber Security Center, NCSC).
The low entry threshold will also probably contribute to the global growth of attacks of incomes programs. NCSC claims that AI will almost certainly increase the volume and exposure of cyber attacks over the next 2 years. However, the effect on cybehrosis will be uneven.
It is assumed that novice hackers who do not have the skills necessary for conducting a higher -level attack will be the greatest increase in cyberspace. At least, the use of chat bots can help create more convincing emails or documents used in phishing campaigns.
more capable hackers supported by the state have the best opportunities to use the potential of AI in complex cyber attacks, for example, in creating advanced malware.
Increasing the number of cyber attacks and a decrease in the input barrier for hackers, especially using large language models (Large Language Model, LLM), requires a revision of approaches to cybersecurity and developing new protective measures. At the same time, the strengthening of the threat of inexperienced cybercriminals and government hackers emphasizes the need for international cooperation and the exchange of information to combat such threats. NCSC warning reminds that progress in the field of AI brings not only opportunities, but also new challenges that you need to effectively cope.