AI Increases Cyber Threat Risk, Companies Are Asked To Be Alert

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JAKARTA - Artificial Intelligence is changing various industries around the world.

A recent Kaspersky study revealed 46 percent of respondents believe most cyber attacks use AI technology.

Using AI, hackers can now analyze employee data in depth, study their position in the company and know their behavior patterns to create more personal social engineering tactics.

In addition, with the help of AI, attackers can strike their targets at a much higher speed and accuracy than not using AI.

The emergence of AI-backed attacks means that all types and sizes of business are now facing an increased risk.

Previously, some businesses may not have been considered potential targets, but AI is now empowering attackers to scale up their operations further.

Damage related to attacks driven by AI also varies, ranging from financial and reputational losses.

In addition, fines for losses and legal costs, as well as long-term damage to customer confidence are also very detrimental to business.

To counter the AI-driven threat of cybercrime, Kaspersky insists that businesses need to focus on building a comprehensive cybersecurity framework rather than relying solely on AI-backed solutions.

"Although AI tools play an important role in real-time monitoring and threat detection, they don't stand alone enough," the global cybersecurity firm said in a written statement on Wednesday, January 1.

According to him, companies need to implement layered cybersecurity, which includes advanced security devices, periodic employee training, and proactive planning of incident responses.