Microsoft has unveiled its cybersecurity initiative for European governments, which includes a program to boost their national defense against AI-driven cyber threats from hostile nations and criminals.
As reported in Microsoft Blog, the program aims to bolster the European government's ability to repel cyber attacks, especially those driven by generative AI. This cybersecurity enhancement program is said to be free of charge. However, such collaborations could improve Microsoft's relationship with European governments and enhance the company's footprint in European cyber defense programs.
While the surge in weaponizing AI for malicious activities is concerning, Microsoft believes in the potential of AI as a defense tool. The company also proactively monitors and addresses any malicious use of its AI models and tools.
The Microsoft's European Security Program aims to increase AI-based threat intelligence sharing with European governments, bolster cybersecurity capacity and resilience, and expand partnerships to disrupt cyberattacks.
Microsoft also says it has worked with European law enforcement agencies to take down Lumma infostealer malware, which is used to steal passwords, financial data, and crypto wallets. According to Microsoft, Lumma could infect nearly 400,000 devices globally in just two months, and many of its victims were in Europe. The company added the operation could seize or block over 2,300 command-and-control domains.
Over the past few years, there has been a massive surge in AI-driven cyber attacks, with criminals employing generative AI and commercial AI tools to target users and organizations. Large Language Models (LLMs) are modified for malicious purposes, allowing bad actors to exploit vulnerabilities with less effort.
Scammers and criminals even leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to create phishing emails, impersonate companies and individuals, and make deepfake videos. In another case, ChatGPT was used to plan the attack on Trump Hotel.
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