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“The most significant emerging threats are those associated with the use of AI ”

DARREN THOMSON FIELD CTO EMEAI COMMVAULT volume of attacks . According to the UK ’ s National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ), AI will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the next two years .
This rising tide will bring up all vessels of attack too . “ Generative AI has also made certain types of attack vectors , such as phishing and social engineering , somewhat easier to use ,” says Matt .
AI algorithms enhance phishing attacks by analysing vast amounts of personal data from various sources , such as social
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