In an era where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the battleground for cybersecurity is continuously evolving. The Google Cloud Cybersecurity Forecast 2024 report offers a comprehensive look into the future of digital security, presenting insights from key leaders and experts across various security domains. The report delves into emerging trends, potential threats, and the strategies that both cyber attackers and defenders are likely to employ in the coming year.
The Rise of AI in Cyber Attacks
One of the most notable predictions in the report is the increasing use of Generative AI (gen AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in cyber-attacks. These technologies will be harnessed to enhance the sophistication of phishing, SMS, and social engineering operations. By generating convincing content, including text, voice, and video, attackers aim to make their campaigns more difficult to detect. The report highlights the potential for AI-generated content to appear authentic, undermining traditional indicators like misspellings and grammar errors.
Attackers leveraging gen AI can scale their operations, targeting individuals with personalised and convincing messages. This scalability extends to the creation of fake news
