In recent weeks, the tech world has been abuzz about ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can generate text that closely mimics human writing. While ChatGPT has the potential to be a valuable asset for developers, security teams, and end users, it also has the potential to be weaponized by hackers and cybercriminals. In this blog post, we'll explore both the good and the bad ways that AI could impact cybersecurity.
The Good:
One potential use for ChatGPT and similar AI tools in cybersecurity is the generation of information about cyber threats and best practices for protecting against them. Cybersecurity is a field that is constantly evolving, with new attacks, techniques, and targets appearing all the time. It can be a challenge for the security community to keep up with all of these developments, and for average users to stay informed about cyber safety best practices. AI tools could potentially help to quickly and effectively encapsulate this information in a way that is easily understandable by a wide audience.
The Bad:
Unfortunately, ChatGPT and other AI tools could also be used by hackers to create malware and phishing emails more efficiently. For example, a hacker could use ChatGPT to generate code for a new piece of malware, or to create thousands of personalized phishing emails in a matter of seconds. Automated writers like ChatGPT lower the barrier to entry for cybercriminals, and could help established criminals scale their efforts.
The Ugly:
There are also concerns about the potential unintended consequences of using automated writers in cybersecurity. New technology often has unforeseeable effects, and ChatGPT is no exception. For example, what happens when AI is used to create business email compromise (BEC) attacks, in which hackers use personal information to make phishing emails seem like they are coming from a trusted source? How will AI-generated malware and phishing emails impact the effectiveness of current cybersecurity measures? These are just a few of the questions that we need to consider as AI continues to advance.
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