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As a continuation of our ongoing series collecting predictions from our many subject-matter experts here at Netskope, we headed down the (metaphorical) corridor to the Threat Labs. We wanted to extract from them some threats and cyberattack-related predictions, based on what they are starting to see evolving in the landscape. We’ve got a great selection, covering generative AI, software supply chain, and social engineering. Strap in!
AI and Machine Learning stand to make cyberattacks more sophisticated
“AI and Machine Learning will be used in future cybersecurity attacks to generate realistic phishing emails and websites, as well as creating deepfakes for spreading misinformation and disinformation. The data voids from generative AI’s responses will be leveraged further to contaminate the supply chain by malicious actors. In short, AI and ML can both be used to make cyberattacks more sophisticated, dangerous, and challenging to detect.” Hubert Lin, Senior Staff Threat Researcher
Generative AI used to plan cyberattacks
“We will see the release of generative AI that uses the tree of thought prompting to help plan cyber attacks. It’s quite possible that we could see something arise that plugs into other pieces of the botnet ecosystem that will make launching attacks a simple question of paying for what you want and then typing it in. It may even escalate the frequency and intensity of cyber attacks from parties who are engaged in physical conflicts around the world.”