Iranian Hackers Stick to Old Tricks: No AI in Sight Amidst Israel Conflict
Agentic AI gives attackers a speed boost, transforming cyber skirmishes into digital drag races. AWS’s MadPot network sees attackers now attempting hijacks “in near-real time,” thanks to AI. Moses notes a new generation of script kiddies using agentic AI, as cyber weapons in the Israel-Iran conflict may hit the US.
Hot Take:
Looks like Iran’s cyber army didn’t get the AI memo! While Russia’s hackers have gone all out with their cyber weaponry, Iran’s cyber warriors are sticking to their traditional espionage and data theft tricks. Maybe they’re saving the AI show for the grand finale, or they’ve just misplaced the instruction manual. Either way, it’s a curious case of ‘old school’ cyber warfare in a ‘new school’ world!
Key Points:
- Iran’s cyber operatives haven’t changed tactics amid conflict with Israel.
- Amazon’s CISO notes an increase in activity, but not in destructive attacks.
- AI-powered cyber attacks are becoming the norm, but Iran hasn’t jumped on board.
- Amazon uses AI in its defensive measures against cyber threats.
- Threat groups tracked by Amazon have increased significantly.
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