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The problem is aggravated, it adds, by a chronic shortage of skilled cybersecurity personnel.

Unfortunately, as the company acknowledges, the use of AI is not restricted to the good guys.

A concept image of someone typing on a computer. A red flashing danger sign is above the keyboard and nymbers and symbols also in glowing red surround it.

Hence the release of this threat briefing to warn against the upcoming escalation.

The impact of generative AI has had on cyber attacks is widespread.

Several such cyberthreat entities are specifically mentioned.

North Korea also has a huge cyber-espionage presence.

One such group is The Velvet Chollima or Emerald Sleet operation, which primarily targets academic and NGO operations.

Here, AI is being increasingly used toimprove phishing campaignsand test vulnerabilities.

The briefing highlights two other major players in the global cyberwar arena, Iran and China.

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