Priya PatelTLDR:
– Panda Security, part of the WatchGuard group, has outlined the top five cybersecurity predictions for 2024.
– The predictions include an increase in AI-powered chatbot attacks, automation and AI-driven phishing development, a surge in vishing attacks, a projected crisis in the cybersecurity workforce, and new attacks exploiting AR/VR headsets and QR codes.
Key points:
– AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT or Bard are expected to be targeted in 2024, with hackers manipulating prompts to extract sensitive information from datasets.
– Cybercriminals are anticipated to use chatbots for more convincing phishing campaigns in 2024, potentially using them to program malware and automations.
– The ability of AI to recreate human images and voices will lead to an increase in vishing attacks based on deepfake technology.
– There is a projected crisis in the cybersecurity workforce, with a need for more professionals while actual numbers decrease.
– WatchGuard predicts a surge in attacks exploiting AR/VR headsets and QR codes in 2024, as these technologies continue to grow rapidly.
– Businesses and individuals are advised to enhance their cybersecurity practices and employ various security layers to protect against these predicted attacks.
– Panda Security specializes in endpoint security products and is part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions.
