Google's Threat Intelligence Group recently explored the use of generative AI by advanced persistent threat actors. Their findings indicate that while these actors have achieved productivity gains, they have not yet developed new tactics or capabilities. Most approaches observed were simplistic, relying on publicly available prompts rather than innovative techniques. The report underscores how generative AI serves more as a facilitator for speeding up malicious activities rather than enabling groundbreaking changes in threat strategies. Despite advancements in defensive AI, adversaries are refining their phishing and disinformation tactics using AI tools.
The absence of original or persistent prompt attacks indicates that while generative AI offers faster methods, threat actors lack sophisticated exploitation capabilities for now.
Generative AI can speed up and enhance productivity for skilled threat actors, paralleling the tools used in cyber threat activities, while also aiding less skilled actors.
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