"UK Says AI Will Empower Ransomware Over the Next Two Years"

According to the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will negatively impact cybersecurity in the near future, contributing to the rise of the ransomware threat. Cybercriminals are already using AI for various purposes, and the trend is expected to worsen over the next two years, increasing the volume and severity of attacks. AI will allow inexperienced threat actors, hackers-for-hire, and low-skilled hacktivists to carry out more effective, targeted attacks. Most Large Language Model (LLM) platforms, such as ChatGPT and Bing Chat, have safeguards to prevent malicious content. However, the NCSC warns that cybercriminals are developing and marketing specialized generative AI services designed to support criminal activities. For example, WormGPT, a paid LLM service, helps threat actors create malware and phishing lures. This article continues to discuss the NCSC's warning regarding the expected impact of AI on cybersecurity.

Bleeping Computer reports "UK Says AI Will Empower Ransomware Over the Next Two Years"

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