The three biggest cyber threats

The most important protective measures

Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword. It revolutionizes innovation, optimizes processes and increases efficiency in companies. At the same time, however, cyber criminals are using AI technologies to make attacks more sophisticated, faster and more dangerous. The threat situation is intensifying and companies need to adapt their security strategies accordingly.

Are you prepared for cyber threats?

With modern protection mechanisms, the right strategy and managed security services such as the DEFENDERBOX the risk can be minimized considerably. Digital security must become a priority — because attackers are already using the latest technologies. It’s time to be one step ahead of them!

Would you like to know how secure your company is? Find out with a test installation! Book now:

The three biggest AI-based cyber threats

• AI-assisted phishing: fraud on a new level

Phishing emails are no longer full of spelling mistakes or poorly worded. With AI, scam emails are created so realistically that even experienced IT security staff have difficulty recognizing them as fake. Attackers use Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate personalized, contextual messages that are perfectly tailored to the victim.

Example:

A fraudulent email can appear to come from a CEO or a well-known service provider, including perfect grammar, professional design and real company logos. Clicking on an infected link or entering login details can then have far-reaching consequences.

• Deepfake attacks: Identity theft in perfection

Deepfake technology makes it possible to manipulate faces and voices in real time. This has serious consequences for corporate security, especially in times of increasing remote working.

Attack scenarios:

Social engineering: Criminals can create fake identities and pretend to be colleagues or service providers.

CEO fraud: Fraudsters can use deepfake videos or phone calls to entice employees to take dangerous actions, such as making bank transfers or handing over access data.

• AI-supported malware: malware with adaptability

Modern malware uses AI to conceal itself in systems and bypass conventional security mechanisms. This malware can automatically adapt to protective measures and change its attack tactics in real time.

ExampleAI-powered ransomware recognizes which security software is active and modifies its code to evade detection. As a result, it remains undetected for longer and can cause maximum damage.

How companies can protect themselves

In the face of these new threats, a simple virus scanner is no longer enough. Companies need a multi-layered security strategy to withstand the new methods of attack.

Important protective measures:

1. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Makes access more difficult for attackers by requiring multiple identity factors (e.g. password + fingerprint).
2. AI-supported security tools: Anomaly detection systems analyze behavior patterns and detect suspicious activities in real time.
3. Email encryption & digital signatures: protection against forged messages and identity fraud.
4. Automated security checks: Regular checks of your own IT infrastructure for security gaps are essential.
5. Security Awareness-Trainings: Employees need to be sensitized to the new scams to avoid falling for social engineering attacks.

The DEFENDERBOX as protection against modern cyber threats

The DEFENDERBOX helps companies to proactively arm themselves against AI-supported attacks. Automated security analyses and continuous monitoring can identify vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.

Advantages of the DEFENDERBOX

• Early detection of security vulnerabilities through automated pentests.
• Detailed reports with specific recommendations for action.
• Regular security checks keep companies up to date.
• Simple implementation without large IT resources.
• Security awareness training with our partner Phishion.io

Conclusion: Act now before attackers do!

The threat of AI-supported cyberattacks is increasing rapidly. Companies that do not take countermeasures in good time are putting their IT security and business success at risk.