The New Era of Unmanned Cybersecurity: CyCraft Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Calls for Automated Defenses

The new era of unmanned cybersecurity: CyCraft warns of AI-driven cyber threats, calls for automated defenses

Benson Wu, CEO and co-founder of Taiwan-based CyCraft Technology, has cautioned that generative AI tools pose a significant threat by enabling malicious actors to launch more sophisticated and intensive cyberattacks. Wu described generative AI as a "Pandora's box," emphasizing the potential for easy misuse, which will escalate cybersecurity challenges across industries. He pointed out that purchasing multiple cybersecurity software products is n…

Why the Construction Industry is Targeted by Cybercriminals

The construction industry is embracing artificial intelligence and automation to improve efficiency, but what about the risks? Recently, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has been targeted with cyberattacks aimed at extorting funds and disrupting business operations. Unfortunately, construction companies are not prepared for cyberattacks, according to a new survey. Between 2019-2020, data breaches […] The post What d…

Top Next Generation Firewalls for Advanced Threat Protection

Next generation firewalls (NGFWs) have become a fundamental requirement for cybersecurity. Over the last few years, the NGFW market has undergone significant advancements. Moreover, some of the best next-gen firewalls for advanced threat protection include artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. This article covers more details about the next generation firewall. NGFWs contain […] The post Top Next Generation Firewal…

How cybersecurity leaders can defend against the spur of AI-driven NHI

Machine identities pose a big security risk for enterprises, and that risk will be magnified dramatically as AI agents are deployed. According to a report by cybersecurity vendor CyberArk, machine identities — also known as non-human identities (NHI) — now outnumber humans by 82 to 1, and their number is expected to increase exponentially. By comparison, in 2022, machine identities outnumbered humans by 45 to 1. “If you look at IAM [identity and…

Generative AI: a double-edged sword in the cyber threat landscape

Generative AI’s swift progress advances onto profound cybersecurity dilemmas. Its usage by malevolent entities to automate intricate malware creation

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.