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Mobile devices: High risk from AI-generated attacks
Mobile devices: High risk from AI-generated attacks

On mobile devices, the risk of a cyber attack through infected apps, fake AI websites, fake proxy servers and phishing is high. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and Google Bard are becoming increasingly popular around the world. They enable their users to increase efficiency and productivity in their daily work. However, these diverse application possibilities are both a blessing and a curse, as they can also be misused by hackers for cyber attacks. Shortly after their introduction, generative AI tools were quickly used to create malware. Many of them appeared in the official app stores. Aside from that…

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Good AI, bad AI
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According to security researchers in Israel, hacker gangs are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to train their new members. They are also assisted by AI to improve malware, automate attacks and generally run their criminal operations smoothly. On the other hand, the management consultants at McKinsey found out through a survey for the year 2022 that 50 percent of the companies surveyed use AI to support work in at least one business area - in 2017 it was only 20 percent. According to Forbes Magazine, 60 percent of the entrepreneurs surveyed believe…

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EU Parliament: New AI law should regulate their use
EU Parliament: New AI law should regulate their use - Image by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay

The EU's new AI law is intended to ensure the controlled use of the all-purpose tool artificial intelligence - AI. Of course, there are great uses for the technology, but there have been numerous examples of unethical uses — including the misuse of deepfake technology. There have been other dangerous AI-related incidents related to privacy, fraud and information manipulation. These cases have shown that AI is not a technology that can be retrospectively regulated by law. The approval of this draft by the EU Parliament creates a solid basis for the future…

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Google Bard as malware author
Google Bard as malware author

Security researchers were able to use Google's generative AI Bard to generate phishing emails, malware keyloggers and simple ransomware code. The Generative AI revolution has sparked a paradigm shift in the field of artificial intelligence, enabling machines to create and generate content with remarkable sophistication. Generative AI refers to the subset of AI models and algorithms capable of autonomously generating text, images, music, and even videos that mimic human creations. This breakthrough technology has opened up a multitude of creative possibilities, from supporting artists and designers to…

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