The US and its intelligence partners have warned that AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses in a matter of months, not years.

Urgent Call to Action

The Five Eyes grouping, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has urged governments and corporate leaders to improve their defenses against sophisticated cyber threats.

AI researchers and executives have expressed safety concerns over the advancing technology, which the Five Eyes leaders described as being able to lower barriers for malicious actors and increase the speed and complexity of attacks.

Experts say the message is stark and could have worrying implications, not just for governments and corporations, but for small and medium businesses around the world.

Preparing for the Threat

To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.

AI is also part of the solution, as organizations that integrate AI tools into their security operations can detect vulnerabilities earlier, improve software quality, monitor unusual behavior, and respond faster to incidents.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.