CyberWire Daily
AI ain’t misbehavin’, except when it does. Also, privateers and hacktivist auxiliaries get busy.
Oct 25, 2023
Sherrod DeGrippo and Jay Bhalodia discuss AI-generated phishing lures vs. human-made templates. Winter Vyvern cyber attacks on European government entities are explored, along with insights on multi-cloud security. The importance of managing and securing the multi-cloud environment is highlighted, and the challenges and opportunities of adopting a multi-cloud approach are discussed.
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Quick takeaways
- AI-generated phishing emails pose a significant threat, requiring increased awareness and vigilance.
- Ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector have caused an estimated $77.5 billion in downtime costs, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
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AI Tools and Phishing Emails
Researchers at IBM X-Force Red have discovered that generative AI tools like chat GPT can be manipulated to create convincing phishing emails in just a few minutes. This advancement in technology allows attackers to save time and effort by utilizing AI-generated phishing emails, which closely resemble those created by experienced social engineers. Although the AI-generated phishing emails were slightly less effective than human-crafted templates, their similarity is concerning. The research highlights the need for increased awareness and vigilance to combat the growing threat of AI-generated phishing attacks.
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