Microsoft and OpenAI swept AI chat logs to find hackers. Expect that to become the norm>
Next Gov – David DiMolfetta
This article highlights the growing use of AI in cyberattacks by nation-state hackers.
Researchers have observed that these hackers are experimenting with large language models to improve their ability to carry out attacks.
Microsoft and OpenAI collaborated with Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence arm to analyze chat history from malicious accounts, terminating them as part of their efforts to block known malicious identities, attributes, and infrastructure.
Privacy concerns have been raised about the use of AI to monitor chat logs, as it implies some level of surveillance or monitoring.
However, the focus of these companies is on protecting platforms and customers by recognizing and blocking known malicious activities.
While there are potential privacy risks associated with the use of consumer-facing AI chat tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Microsoft’s Copilot, experts emphasize that the new-wave AI element of cyberwarfare can also help defenders as much as it may aid attackers.
Link: https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2024/02/microsoft-and-openai-swept-ai-chat-logs-find-hackers-expect-become-norm