Cyber-attacks are increasing day by day, and you will be surprised to know that threat intelligence has noticed a 15% increase in such attacks, as compared to the frequency in 2021. You may be surprised that even AI can be used for such attacks.

Forbes suggested that organizations take measures against more vigorous efforts by cyber-criminals using misconfigurations, poor maintenance issues, human errors, and more. Let's dive into the details of how you can protect your systems from such attacks by malicious AI.

Growing Concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Cyber security

Per the report of Cyber-Ark 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape, 99.9% of organizations in 16+ countries anticipate AI-based attacks on their systems. The global report explains that the exponential technological innovation and challenging economic conditions collectively are increasing cyber security issues.

We all know that AI is making waves in almost every sector of the technological world; the area of cyber security and threat intelligence has also been touched by it. Public sector organizations worldwide have used AI-based security systems to protect their data from malicious cyber-attackers.

Has it ever occurred to you that AI itself can threaten the security of such systems? Exactly! It is possible, and astonishingly, it has been happening. Read on to know further about it

Understanding Malicious AI

With the unprecedented growth rate of AI, less attention has been paid to how AI can be used for malicious purposes. The existing cyber security threats have also been expanded due to increasing AI tool advancements.

The malicious attackers exploit the weaknesses of AI systems and take advantage of their expertise in cyber-attacks. You must take help from threat intelligence to avoid harmful attacks.

Malicious AI Apps

You will have no idea that the "AI Portrait App" you are downloading to enhance the quality of your photos is hiding malware in it. The increased use of AI-based applications has attracted the attention of criminals, and they are using it for their benefit.

If you download such apps from unauthorized sources, your personal information can be compromised in seconds. New Profile Picture and Pista – Cartoon Photo Effect are two such apps that had malware in them, and the users, of course, were unaware of their presence.

Risks Associated with Malicious AI Apps

Continuing the previous example, if you use such apps having malware, your personal and professional details can be stolen by the attackers and will be used with ill intent. Some will ask for subscriptions with high fees, some will copy your credit card details, and others will steal your private information.

Don't want to get tricked by any such app? Uninstall it as soon as you sense a threat, and do not download from unauthorized sources.

Purpose of Threat Intelligence in Cybersecurity 

Threat intelligence is the stream of knowledge that is gathered, processed, and analyzed to comprehend the motives and targets of a threat actor. It enables organizations to make quick decisions and helps fight attackers effectively.

Having an insight into the expected move of a threat actor assists you in preparing the best cyber security defense strategy.

Popular Threat Intelligence Frameworks

In 2023, several global organisations have switched to using effective threat intelligence software and frameworks that ensure the best protection against malicious AI attacks.

A cyber security agency that relies on threat intelligence is 58% more likely to have improved security metrics than other organizations. 

The best and the most popular frameworks in this regard are the following:

●       Mitre ATT&CK

●       CISA (formerly CERT)

●       ISACA chapters

These frameworks guide threat hunting, including enterprise networks, academic help online, educational webinars, white papers, and more.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that you must switch to using threat intelligence frameworks to protect your systems from cyber criminals. It shall help you improve the accuracy of your security systems and keep your confidential business information intact.

By getting the help of these frameworks to monitor the attacks and the activities of threat actors, you can save your organisation from substantial data loss.