AI developments have fuelled ‘20% jump in hacking attempts’ [Video]

An Irish cybersecurity firm says the rapid advancement of AI has fuelled a “20% jump in hacking attempts targeting critical infrastructure, such as energy grid, utility, healthcare and educational organisations over the past year”.

Research from Smarttech247 shows that AI is enabling cybercriminals to execute more sophisticated, faster, and harder-to-detect attacks, posing significant risks to essential services worldwide. 

The company has released its findings as it launches its annual cybersecurity conference, Zero Day Con, which will take place on March 11 at the Convention Centre Dublin. 

According to the research, the increase in cyber attacks must be a wake up call for businesses of any size that have yet to understand and take steps to guard against the potential impact of an attack. 

Smarttech247 CEO Raluca Saceanusays: “The most high profile incident of this kind in Ireland – targeting the health service – happened almost four years ago and it’s crucial that …