Downside of Tech: Need for Upgraded Security Measures Amid AI-driven Cyberattacks

Technological advancements have brought about an unparalleled transformation in our lives. However, the flip side to this progress is the escalating threat posed by AI-driven cyberattacks

Rising AI Threats

Artificial intelligence, once considered a tool for enhancing security measures, has become a threat. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to orchestrate more sophisticated and pervasive attacks. AI’s capability to analyze vast amounts of data at lightning speed, identify vulnerabilities, and execute attacks autonomously has rendered traditional security measures obsolete. 

Sneha Katkar from Quick Heal notes, “The landscape of cybercrime has evolved significantly with AI automating and enhancing these attacks.”

Rising AI Threats

From January to April 2024, Indians lost about Rs 1,750 crore to fraud, as reported by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre. Cybercrime has led to major financial setbacks for both people and businesses, with phishing, ransomware, and online fraud becoming more common.
As AI technology advances rapidly, there are rising co

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