The ultimate dual-use tool for cybersecurity

August 28, 2024 at 05:13AM Artificial intelligence (AI) is a dual-use tool in cybersecurity, offering both defenders and attackers new capabilities. While AI enhances threat detection for defenders, it also empowers cybercriminals to create more convincing phishing content. Yet, AI-based solutions, such as Proofpoint’s, demonstrate the potential for using AI to enhance cybersecurity defenses by … Read more

Rise of deepfake threats means biometric security measures won’t be enough

February 1, 2024 at 01:53PM Gartner predicts that cyber attacks using AI-generated deepfakes will cause doubt in the effectiveness of facial biometrics for identity verification. Deepfakes pose a challenge for security systems that rely on facial recognition and liveness detection, requiring additional layers of security. This could include verifying device information and using AI to … Read more