Why AI is a double-edged sword for cybersecurity

The rapid emergence of AI as a mainstream business tool has brought both opportunities and challenges for organisations of all sizes.

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Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login This content is produced in commercial partnership with Check Point Software Technologies. The rapid emergence of AI as a mainstream business tool has brought both opportunities and challenges for organisations of all sizes.

On one hand, the technology promises to deliver significant improvements in productivity and process efficiency. However, on the other, it’s arming cybercriminals with powerful new capabilities that can enhance their ability to cause damage, and lowers the barrier of entry into the cybercrime ecosystem. One of the most concerning developments is the increasing use of AI to automate the creation of malware.



iStock In an era of constant digital transformation, AI is emerging as a potent ‘force multiplier’, for both attackers and defenders and will reshape the entire cybersecurity landscape. The growing threat of AI-powered attacks Sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies This content has been funded by an advertiser and written by the Nine commercial editorial team. Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

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