Acting in Self-Defense – Communications of the ACM
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a potent force multiplier for the criminal underground.
AI models can write flawless prose, mimic voices, and chain exploits, lowering the cost of sophisticated attacks.
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, with high-impact attacks on high-profile brands, including British retail institutions and global logistics operators.
Author's summary: AI fuels cybercrime growth.
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