Risky Business Risky Business #801 -- AI models can hack well now and it's weirding us out
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Aug 6, 2025 Sean Ollerton, Head of Solutions at Devicie, shares insights on the end of Windows 10's mainstream support and the transition to Windows 11. He reassures listeners that the new OS isn't as daunting as it's made out to be. The discussion also addresses the urgency of updating to Windows 11, emphasizing potential security risks in remaining on an unsupported system. Additionally, the rise of AI in cybersecurity is explored, highlighting its impact on bug detection and the need to balance AI tools with human expertise.
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AI Advancing Bug Discovery
- Google's AI bug hunter found 20 security vulnerabilities in open source projects, showing AI can enhance bug discovery.
- AI-assisted bug finding is growing from skepticism to optimistic acceptance among security experts.
AI Reduces Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
- Heather Adkins of Google emphasizes AI's role in making zero-day vulnerabilities harder to find for attackers.
- AI can help reduce zero-day bugs early in the software development lifecycle.
Optimism for AI in Security
- Heather Adkins expresses optimism about AI helping maintainers find and fix bugs, giving defenders a technological edge.
- She highlights the importance of good guys having similar AI tools as attackers to level the playing field.