AI weaponisation drives surge in Middle East cyberattacks

Gurdip Singh, VP of Sales and Partnerships at CloudSEK, discussed the rising threats to critical sectors and the impact of third-party exposure. He emphasized the need for continuous monitoring of AI attack surfaces. Reports indicate that the weaponization of AI has led to a significant increase in cyberattacks in the region. These threats particularly target critical infrastructure, necessitating a swift response from both companies and governments.