How cybersecurity and AI transform threats into defenses

AI is a significant factor in both improving cyber defenses and enabling new threats. Malicious actors could harness AI for cybercrimes such as advanced phishing and malware, but it also strengthens cybersecurity measures. The Microsoft Digital Defense Report has found that cybercrime is increasingly operating as a service, with identity attacks, ransomware strategies, and Business Email Compromise increasingly common. As the cyber threat landscape changes, collaboration between all sectors is essential, along with a multi-layered security approach, advanced AI tools, and employee cybersecurity awareness training.