The Evolution of Cyber Threats: A Deep Dive

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The chapter explores the dynamic landscape of cyber threats, illustrating how cybercriminals operate with sophistication akin to businesses, like in the case of a notable pipeline attack in the US. It emphasizes the complexity and commercialization of cyber attacks, showcasing the constant evolution and adaptation of threat actors. The discussion also highlights the vital role of AI in both defending against and perpetrating cyber attacks, underlining the need for a proactive approach to cybersecurity in the face of unpredictable threats.

Cyber war is raging, and the culprit is AI. Poppy Gustafsson, CEO of cybersecurity firm Darktrace shares new, proprietary info about how cybercrime has become professionalized across the Dark Web, and why deepfakes could soon find their way into your Slack or Zoom calls. But AI is also a powerful new weapon against attackers: Poppy tells Rapid Response host Bob Safian how to protect the most exposed areas of a business, why the unique digital DNA of an organization offers a shield, and how human factors are often more vulnerable than any software.

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