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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued warnings regarding the growing cyber threats intensified by artificial intelligence and the dangers of unpatched, end-of-life routers. The NCSC's report, "Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027," indicates that threat actors are increasingly using AI to enhance existing tactics. These tactics include vulnerability research, reconnaissance, malware development, and social engineering, leading to a potential increase in both the volume and impact of cyber intrusions. The NCSC cautioned that a digital divide is emerging, with organizations unable to keep pace with AI-enabled threats facing increased risk.
The use of AI by malicious actors is projected to rise, and this poses significant challenges for businesses, especially those that are not prepared to defend against it. The NCSC noted that while advanced state actors may develop their own AI models, most threat actors will likely leverage readily available, off-the-shelf AI tools. Moreover, the implementation of AI systems by organizations can inadvertently increase their attack surface, creating new vulnerabilities that threat actors could exploit. Direct prompt injection, software vulnerabilities, indirect prompt injection, and supply chain attacks are techniques that could be used to gain access to wider systems.
Alongside the AI threat, the FBI has issued alerts concerning the rise in cyberattacks targeting aging internet routers, particularly those that have reached their "End of Life." The FBI warned of TheMoon malware exploiting these outdated devices. Both the NCSC and FBI warnings highlight the importance of proactively replacing outdated hardware and implementing robust security measures to mitigate these risks.
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The use of AI by malicious actors is projected to rise, and this poses significant challenges for businesses, especially those that are not prepared to defend against it. The NCSC noted that while advanced state actors may develop their own AI models, most threat actors will likely leverage readily available, off-the-shelf AI tools. Moreover, the implementation of AI systems by organizations can inadvertently increase their attack surface, creating new vulnerabilities that threat actors could exploit. Direct prompt injection, software vulnerabilities, indirect prompt injection, and supply chain attacks are techniques that could be used to gain access to wider systems.
Alongside the AI threat, the FBI has issued alerts concerning the rise in cyberattacks targeting aging internet routers, particularly those that have reached their "End of Life." The FBI warned of TheMoon malware exploiting these outdated devices. Both the NCSC and FBI warnings highlight the importance of proactively replacing outdated hardware and implementing robust security measures to mitigate these risks.
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- thecyberexpress.com: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about the TheMoon malware. The warning also stresses the dramatic uptick in cyberattacks targeting aging internet routers, especially those deemed “End of Life†(EOL).
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- HashTags: #CyberSecurity #AIThreats #RouterSecurity
- Company: NCSC
- Target: UK Retailers, Critical Systems
- Feature: cyber threats
- Malware: TheMoon
- Type: News
- Severity: Medium