Xbow, a cybersecurity firm, has become the first AI model to top the HackerOne leaderboard, ranking ethical hackers in the US. The company's AI performs autonomous automated penetration testing, simulating cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities faster than traditional human methods. Manual tests often cost around $18,000 and take weeks, deterring implementation. Xbow’s approach aims to change this dynamic. However, while their tech shows promise, it still faces challenges, including risks of inaccuracies inherent in AI. The startup has raised significant capital, indicating strong interest despite concerns about AI's role in cybersecurity.
Xbow claims its AI is "fully autonomous," operating with minimal human input, though of course that's a common claim that often turns out to be more complicated in reality.
By automating this, we can completely change the equation.”
It's clear that Xbow's process works, it's not without flaws. Xbow's tech is as prone to hallucination as any other AI.
We are now in the era of machines hacking machines.
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