"Barracuda Details How AI Is Being Used by Attackers and Defenders"

The cloud cybersecurity company Barracuda has published a new report on the evolution of the malicious use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), detailing how attackers use AI and how to prevent attacks. The company analyzed 905 billion events from customers' integrated network, cloud, email, endpoint, and server security tools between January and July 2023. Barracuda outlines the three most prevalent high-risk detections during the first half of 2023 in this report. AI was essential to both the detection and analysis of the data. While the data analysis showed how AI can be used to detect and prevent attacks, the report warns that AI can also be exploited for malicious purposes by attackers. The report notes that generative AI language tools can compose highly convincing emails appearing to be from a legitimate company, making it more difficult for individuals to determine whether an email is legitimate or an attempt at phishing, account takeover, or Business Email Compromise (BEC). This article continues to discuss findings from Barracuda regarding the use of AI by attackers and defenders. 

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