Security News > 2023 > December > 5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024

The proliferation of cutting-edge hacking tools and technologies - now more accessible than ever thanks to advances in generative AI - created an environment conducive for cyber threats to flourish, forcing organizations to adopt proactive measures to keep their digital assets secure.

Heading into 2024, the attack surface is set to expand even further, with threats likely to grow more and more elusive.

Considering the increasing power and accessibility of tools based on artificial intelligence and large language models, it will be imperative to stay several steps ahead of threat actors and know what tactics to expect in the coming year.

Imagine a scenario where an attacker uses ChatGPT-generated text to masquerade as a manager or department head. They send unsuspecting employees a link to a WhatsApp-like app, in which they'll have a conversation with their GPT "Manager", convincing them to transfer funds or share sensitive data.

In the hands of threat actors, it can be used to sabotage company defenses and extract sensitive data.

Such deception practices will continue to pose serious threats for countless organizations.

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