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title: Technology, like generative AI, holds the power for both creation and…
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date: 2024-09-27
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original_url: "https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7245352417272188931"
topics: ["generative-ai", "ai"]
summary: Technology, like generative AI, holds the power for both creation and misuse. While it advances human potential, it also introduces risks, as highlighted by HP's latest security report on AI-generated malware. The HP report shows how cybercriminals are using…
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Technology, like generative AI, holds the power for both creation and misuse. While it advances human potential, it also introduces risks, as highlighted by HP's latest security report on AI-generated malware.

The HP report shows how cybercriminals are using Generative AI to craft phishing lures and write malware. AI-assisted scripts like VBScript and JavaScript were used to deploy AsyncRAT. ChromeLoader campaigns are also becoming more polished, and SVG images are being used to conceal malware.

As a user, follow these simple guidelines:  
1️⃣ Be cautious with email attachments.  
2️⃣ Avoid unknown downloads.  
3️⃣ Keep software up to date.  
4️⃣ Monitor system behavior.

Most malware leverages emotions like fear, urgency, or even excitement to encourage clicks. So next time, pause before interacting with unfamiliar links or files.

Organizations need to step up their game in detecting threats, whether it's deepfakes, malware, or phishing attacks that use AI-generated tools.

HP Report - https://lnkd.in/dx6uHNFv