Acting in Self-Defense – Communications of the ACM
AI has become a potent force multiplier for the criminal underground.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has lowered the cost of sophisticated attacks to almost nothing, with generative models that can write immaculate prose, mimic voices, and chain exploits together.
AI “will exacerbate the threat of cyberattacks [by making] people who are less sophisticated actually better at doing some of the things they want to do.” - Jen Easterly, former Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
The first quarter of 2025 saw a 126% surge in ransomware incidents, followed by a spree of high-impact attacks against high-profile brands, including British retail institutions, global brands, and major logistics operators.
Author's summary: AI fuels cybercrime growth.
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