AI accelerates cyberattacks, making hacking accessible to more individuals

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AI is lowering the barrier to entry for cyberattacks, enabling individuals without technical expertise to become hackers, according to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Sophisticated AI tools can now identify software vulnerabilities and automate complex attack chains, tasks previously requiring skilled hackers. This rapid adoption of AI by companies outpaces their security measures. CrowdStrike recently found millions of vulnerabilities in Fortune 100 companies, highlighting the growing security risks as AI development accelerates.


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