
The Google Threat Intelligence Group revealed a chilling reality: nation-states are weaponizing AI tools like Gemini for sophisticated cyberattacks. This new frontier of AI-powered fraud demands immediate attention from business leaders and general counsel, who stand at the confluence of technology, data security, and governance.
Recent Incidents and the Evolving Sophistication of These Attacks
Generative AI, like the tools used by these cybercriminals, can create highly convincing text, images, voice recordings, and even video interactions that are nearly impossible to distinguish from genuine content. In the report Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI, the Google Threat Intelligence Group explains how more than 20 countries have used Google’s generative AI tool named Gemini for nefarious purposes, including cyber espionage, destructive computer network attacks, and attempts to influence online audiences in a deceptive, coordinated manner.Continue Reading AI-Powered Fraud: Immediate Action Steps to Protect Companies from Next-Generation Payment Scams