Australia warns of 'unprecedented' AI threat
Artificial intelligence poses an "unprecedented" threat as foreign governments turn it loose to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure, Australia's cyber security agency warned on Tuesday. "This activity extends beyond government networks, and includes critical infrastructure entities, private businesses and individuals."
Australia's cybersecurity agency, the Australian Signals Directorate, warned on Tuesday that artificial intelligence poses an unprecedented threat. The agency stated that foreign governments are using AI to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure, targeting not only government networks but also private businesses, individuals, and critical infrastructure entities.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the directorate reported that AI has been a defining force in the cyber threat landscape over the last year, enabling malicious actors and state-sponsored hackers to exploit vulnerabilities with greater speed, scale, and sophistication. While advancing AI models can be used for good, recent months have shown how they assist criminals in launching attacks. The directorate also noted that new threats have emerged in recent weeks from model testing and the unintended actions of AI agents.
The Australian Signals Directorate issued more than 4,400 warnings regarding potentially malicious activity over the past year, which represents an 80% increase compared to the previous 12 months, according to Free Malaysia Today.
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