Google has thwarted an impending mass cyberattack by leveraging AI to identify and neutralize a previously unknown zero-day exploit. This marks the first instance of such an attack where AI was used both in discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities. State-sponsored actors from China, North Korea, and Russia are also employing similar AI-driven methods for their malicious activities.
– Google’s Threat Intelligence Group successfully intercepted and mitigated a planned large-scale cyberattack.
– The incident highlights the growing sophistication of cyber threats driven by advanced AI technologies.
– State actors continue to use AI to find vulnerabilities and obfuscate malware, underscoring the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Originally published at the-decoder.com. Curated by AI Maestro.
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