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The ascent of autonomous attacks and the race to contain them
AI is enabling autonomous cyberattacks that can conduct reconnaissance, breach systems, and adapt without human input. A 2025 Jaguar Land Rover attack cost £485m in losses. Smaller businesses face growing exposure as AI scans for vulnerabilities at scale. Defenses need to shift toward continuous monitoring, strong identity controls, and AI-powered detection, supported by human expertise, to counter threats moving faster than traditional security measures.
ASIC warns scammers are using AI to create deepfake investment scam networks
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Australia's financial regulator ASIC has warned that scammers are using AI to build networks of fake investment websites, making online searches an unreliable verification method. The deepfake sites mimic legitimate businesses and can include fabricated celebrity endorsements. ASIC urged Australians to independently verify investment opportunities through official registers rather than relying on search results.