Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by cybercriminals to accelerate illegal operations, underscoring the growing risks posed by emerging technologies.
Cyber threats are still a persistent issue with an increased number of cases in 2024, indicating that attack methods are growing more sophisticated and keeping up with the emerging AI technology.
The infamous "Nigerian Prince" scams are a relic of the past, characterized by poor grammar and outright deception. Trend Micro said cybercriminals are now using AI to craft more convincing, individualized messages on a massive scale, blending mass delivery with focused messaging strategies.
Trend Micro said it blocked 161 billion threats overall in 2023, compared to 82 billion threats five years ago. Some of the key global findings include:
Radenta Technologies, one of the country’s leading solutions integrators, featured the latest security suite from Trend Micro at the recent CyberSecPhil Conference 2024.
Trend Micro is anticipating a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks through 2024, driven by the widespread availability and improved quality of Gen AI, coupled with the use of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).
Over 700 attendees from various organizations and universities across the metro participated in the event held recently at Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Mandaluyong City.
Trend Micro says it is dedicated to closing the cybersecurity skills gap in the Philippines and it believes that this begins with empowering and providing opportunities for women.
