All types of cyber threat actor are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to varying degrees, UK National Cyber Security Centre’s analysts say, and predict that AI “will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the next two years.” AI lowers the barrier for less skilled hackers, making it easier for them to gather information and pull off successful compromise of devices and accounts, they also noted. “This enhanced access will likely contribute to the global ransomware threat over the next two years.” AI is upskilling less-skilled hackers Although AI is used by all types of cyber threat actors, it will particularly benefit less-skilled ones, as it will enhance their ability to carry out social engineering attacks and create convincing phishing emails.

Source: Help Net Security