AI Speeds Attacks, But Identity Remains Cybersecurity’s Weakest Link
PwC finds AI is amplifying speed and scale of attacks, as identity theft evolves into a cybercriminal supply chain. The post AI Speeds Attacks, But Identity Remains Cybersecurity’s Weakest Link appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Three primary concerns for cybersecurity teams today are identity, pace, and a battleground shaped by global politics.
The influence of AI pervades cybersecurity, giving attackers added sophistication, speed and scale. Where attacks are directed and by whom is increasingly influenced by geopolitical tensions and international alliances. But the focus of cybersecurity must remain on identity, since identity is the fulcrum of entry; and is so easily lost.
Infostealers and consequent stealer logs feed initial access brokers, who sell the identities to criminals. “At the same time, AI is enabling attackers to generate highly convincing phishing campaigns and impersonations themselves, including deepfake-enabled social engineering,” comments Allison Wikoff, global threat intelligence leader, Americas, at PwC.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/ai-speeds-attacks-but-identity-remains-cybersecuritys-weakest-link/
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