Eye On A.I. #253 Ivan Shkvarun: Inside the Fight Against AI-Driven Cybercrime
May 11, 2025
Ivan Shkvarun, CEO of Social Links and founder of the Dark Side AI Initiative, dives into the alarming rise of AI-driven cybercrime and its sophisticated tactics. He reveals how cybercriminals exploit generative AI for fraud and deepfakes. Shkvarun discusses innovative OSINT tools designed to monitor the dark web and assist law enforcement. With projections of losses soaring to $40 billion by 2027, he stresses the urgent need for collaboration and education in cybersecurity, emphasizing its critical importance for everyone.
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Internet's Dark Side Dominates
- The visible web is only about 4% of the internet; the rest is the darknet where most data reside.
- Criminal investigations require tools that go beyond standard browsers to access this vast hidden data.
Power of Digital Footprints
- Small data fragments from various places create a powerful digital footprint when combined.
- Even seemingly useless information can link identities across the visible and dark web.
OSINT Works In Real Time
- OSINT involves real-time search and analysis without storing data, ensuring full compliance.
- Visualization tools like maps and timelines help make sense of open-source intelligence.