siliconindia | | NOVEMBER 20258We all know the bright side of AI how it makes life easier, faster, and smarter. From predicting diseases in hospitals to powering self-driving cars and managing global supply chains, AI has become our trusted helper. But what about its dark side? The side where AI doesn't heal, but harms where it's used by hackers to launch powerful cyberattacks, steal identities, and manipulate systems.This hidden force, often called `Dark AI', is quietly reshaping the world of cybercrime. It learns, adapts, and strikes with a level of precision that even humans can't match. Yet, the story doesn't end there. In this ongoing digital war, cyber defenders are fighting back using the same AI technology to predict, detect, and stop these intelligent attacks before they spread.Artificial intelligence has long been celebrated for its ability to solve complex problems, but its potential for misuse is equally profound. Recently, Santhosh Muralidharan, Founder, Haidata, says, "Using tools like ChatGPT is seen as a double-edged sword. On one hand, it saves a significant amount of time and increases daily productivity. On the other hand, there's a growing concern about a slight decline in cognitive ability due to over-reliance. While it's efficient for handling time-sensitive tasks, it's important not to depend on it entirely. In situations where time allows, relying on personal thought and creativity is essential. The key lies in maintaining a balance using AI as a support, not a substitute, for independent thinking and problem-solving".Fighting Fire with FireFaced with the rise of Dark AI, cyber defenders are turning the tables using artificial intelligence to counter AI-driven attacks. The idea is simple yet powerful, match machine speed with machine precision, harnessing AI's strengths in speed, scale, and pattern recognition to detect and neutralize threats before they escalate.Smarter Detection: AI-based defense systems scan large volumes of data, whether it is user behavior or network behavior, and sense when there is an anomaly that can be just a minor indication of breach. In contrast to the old tools, the systems are capable of identifying even the slightest anomalies like abnormal access logs or unseen code increments even before it is too late.Adaptive Defense: AI behavior is used to learn what normal is in a network and constantly raises red flags when there is deviation, even when the malicious AI tries to mimic the human behavior. Once a threat is proven, automatic response systems respond within seconds isolating infected computers, blocking malicious traffic, and the spread of malware.Beyond the Screen: Defensive AI also addresses the issue of digital deception, the ability to detect a deepfake, EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEHOW CYBER DEFENDERS ARE USING AI TO BEAT AI· Dark AI is making cyberattacks faster and smarter.· Cyber defenders use intelligent AI systems to predict and stop threats.· Everyday apps like Norton, Bitdefender, and Kaspersky help keep users secure.
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