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Cyber AI Chronicle

By Simon Ganiere · 7^th January 2024

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2024 Cyber Predictions

Just as many kicks off the new year with ambitious resolutions, the cyber world buzzes with its own set of bold predictions. Big vendors tout their products with audacious claims, while security influencers echo similar sentiments. With no surprise this year is all about AI enabled threats. 2023 was a whirlwind of geopolitics and tech innovations. Now, 2024 is shaping up to match, if not surpass, this frenzy. With numerous elections ahead, we're poised to witness an intensified blend of cyber tactics and AI prowess. Time will tell if those predictions will come true but brace yourself - 2024 is set to be a rollercoaster of cyber and AI advancement. Stay tuned!

Why It Matters?

AI stands at the forefront of a significant transformation - a potent force reshaping not just cybersecurity but the entire tech landscape. AI's dual role is a marvel yet a concern: It can empower security teams while equally supercharging adversaries, elevating traditional threats. It’s one of the key things with the current AI model, they are based on existing data set as such most of the existing threats can be redeployed by an AI. Spearphising, malware creation, vulnerability identification, deep fake, etc. all of those existed before but now a targeted AI can create them at scale and with a very high-level accuracy. While we marvel at AI's capabilities, let's not overlook the basics. Yes, system inventories need to be complete, control coverage is key, and patching those vulnerabilities in time is as crucial as ever!

In the news

CISO Planning for 2024 May Struggle When It Comes to AI

CISOs in 2024 grapple with AI's rapid evolution, balancing its business potential against security risks. They face stakeholder pressure and must adopt agile, risk-aware strategies for AI integration.

AI Powered Cybercrime Will Exploded in 2024: Crowdstrike Executive Decrypt

2024 faces new AI-powered cybersecurity threats. AI enhances hackers' capabilities, enabling network breaches and sophisticated deepfakes. Vigilance in source verification is critical, especially in an election year with potential misinformation.

Cybersecurity guru Mikko Hypponen’s 5 biggest AI threats for 2024

Cybersecurity expert Mikko Hyppönen warns of AI-driven threats in 2024, including sophisticated deepfakes and scams, LLM-enabled malware, zero-day exploit discovery, and automated malware, highlighting the need for strong AI alignment.

Closing Thoughts

Will 2024 mark the escalation of AI-driven cyber threats? As a security professional, it's crucial to integrate AI into your threat landscape now. Monitor closely how adversaries might harness AI to escalate their attacks. Concurrently, assess how AI can empower your security team, keeping them focused on critical tasks. This dual approach is not just prudent; it's essential for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving cyber landscape of 2024.

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