With AI now driving cyber attacks, best to fight fire with fire
Easy access to artificial intelligence has empowered hackers. Here’s how cyber-security teams can stay ahead.
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Private and public organisations now operate in a world where cyber attacks are a “when” and not “if” reality.
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Brett Chase
In September 2022, Singtel’s Australian subsidiary Optus, one of Australia’s largest telecommunications providers, suffered one of the country’s largest data breaches and cyber attacks affecting 9.8 million Australians.
The attack also resulted in a 2 per cent drop in share price and a A$1.2 billion (S$1.04 billion) brand hit, with 10 per cent of all customers leaving within six weeks.
