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The threat landscape is changing rapidly with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered malware, according to a new survey conducted by CyberArk.
The “State of Enterprise Security” survey of IT and security professionals revealed that the majority of senior-level respondents reported that AI-powered malware is becoming an increasingly significant security threat. Although the risk of cyberattacks is already well-known, this survey showed that the threat is becoming more sophisticated.
The survey found that the fear of AI-powered malware is widespread and growing. Many respondents expressed concern that this type of malware could use sophisticated techniques for data exfiltration, lateral movement, initial access, and the spread of additional malicious payloads.
Respondents were also worried about the lack of visibility into AI-powered malware due to its sophisticated nature. They noted that AI-powered malware can go undetected for long periods of time, which could allow attacks to cause greater damage to an organization before they are ultimately noticed.
Other findings of the survey include the fact that the majority of IT and security professionals are looking to adopt AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to boost their defense. In fact, 81 percent of the survey respondents said they believe AI and ML solutions can improve their security posture.
The survey indicates that organizations should be prepared to face more sophisticated attacks in the future and should invest in AI- and ML-driven defense strategies. As AI-powered malware becomes more of a threat, organizations must have the resources and technology to mitigate the threats posed by these advanced attacks.
