Recent research from Check Point highlights the escalating threat landscape of AI-powered cyber warfare, particularly in the EMEA region, which faces a staggering average of 1,679 weekly attacks. The education and research sector bears the brunt, with an alarming 4,247 attacks weekly. AI is increasingly employed to sway public opinion in major elections, while ransomware tactics evolve towards data theft threats instead of simple encryption. A fragmented ransomware landscape emerges as law enforcement takes action against notorious groups, although new threats like RansomHub are on the rise.
AI is significantly increasing the frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks, with the education and research sector experiencing the highest rate of attacks in the EMEA region.
The erosion of public trust has escalated as AI technologies are deployed to mislead voter sentiment during major elections, posing a serious risk to democracy.
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