AI attacks: BSI President Plattner: "We're talking about quite dramatic scenarios"
AI systems out of control, cyber attacks alarm companies. The federal government's cyber security chief assesses the situation critically. Can the race against unleashed AI be won?
A hacker group gained access to the IT systems of a water supplier in the Monterrey region of Mexico over the winter. The group used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate tasks, including generating 17,000 lines of program code to explore the network. According to US IT security firm Dragos, the AI system identified a critical interface and attempted to access it, but was unable to reach the systems controlling the water infrastructure.
The incident highlights how AI is changing the IT security landscape, making it easier for attackers to identify and target critical infrastructure. The case has increased pressure on companies to address the threat, with warnings from experts and AI company leaders about the potential for autonomous attacks.
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