Someone somewhere will have been successfully hacked before you finish reading this post.
Yes, you read that right!
Every 39 seconds, there is a new attack somewhere on the Web. That is about 2,244 attacks that happen on the internet daily! That’s how many cyber attacks happen per day. This is halfway through 2022, and cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. Similar to these statistics, we frequently read in the news that a breach or cyberattack has occurred. We are aware that there is a ton of news about the ongoing global cyberattacks. However, we want to assure you that AI is assisting in thwarting cyberattacks in order to ease your concerns. Artificial intelligence is becoming more advanced and is now able to detect and stop many cyberattacks. Human productivity will increase thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning, which will also shield us from online threats. Companies are struggling to stay one step ahead of hackers. Here are three major cyberattacks that AI stopped recently.
1. A Mass Data Breach At Children’s Hospital Boston
An attempt was made to mass-breach the data of Children’s Hospital Boston. The perpetrators were a group of hackers who had developed a sophisticated AI algorithm that could bypass security systems. Fortunately, the algorithm was detected and stopped before any damage could be done. This incident highlights the importance of AI in cybersecurity. As hackers become more sophisticated, AI will become increasingly crucial in detecting and stopping them. With the right AI system in place, we can protect ourselves from even the most determined and intelligent adversaries.
2. An attempt to hack into the Ukrainian power grid
Power grids in the modern era are highly computerized, which increases their resilience to storms and other weather-related disruptions but also creates new doors for cyberattacks. A particularly nightmarish scenario would be a cyberattack where hackers stay in the system and repeatedly disrupt the restart process. In this case, a blackout that would have lasted hours could last for several weeks. When it comes to cyberspace, it’s like trying to fix hurricane damage while the storm is still on top of you.
In April of 2022, a group of Russian hackers attempted to gain access to the Ukrainian power grid. However, they were quickly stopped by a newly implemented AI system. This AI system has been designed to specifically prevent and detect attacks on the power grid. While the AI system was not perfect, it was able to thwart the attack and prevent any damage from being done. This event highlighted the potential of AI in security applications and showed that AI can be used to protect critical infrastructure.
3. A sophisticated phishing attack targeting a major bank
In 2022, a major bank was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack. The attackers were able to spoof the bank’s email server and send out thousands of emails that appeared to be from the bank. The emails claimed that the recipients needed to update their account information and directed them to a fake website. Fortunately, the bank had implemented an AI-based email security system that was able to detect the attack and prevent it from causing any damage. The system was able to identify the spoofed emails and block them before they reached the recipients. This incident highlights the importance of AI in cybersecurity. AI-based systems are becoming increasingly important as we face more sophisticated attacks. By using AI, we can stay one step ahead of the attackers and keep our data safe.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a small business or a large corporation; every modern company is at a heightened risk of cyber attack. To keep your data secure, you need a comprehensive cybersecurity solution. At Palmchip, we help businesses protect their most valuable assets from threat actors. Get in touch to learn more about our unified IT security plan, which includes cyber security audits and industrial IoT security services.