Securing Our Tomorrow: AI and the Evolution of Cyber Defense
The landscape of cyber threats has undergone significant transformation since the inception of the internet. Initially, threats were relatively simplistic, often arising from amateur hackers or disgruntled employees exploiting system vulnerabilities for personal gain or notoriety. These early attacks primarily targeted individual systems, focusing on methods such as viruses and worms that spread through infected files or networks. The primary goal was disruption or data theft, with little sophistication in the tactics employed. However, as technology advanced and systems became more interconnected, the nature and scale of cyber threats evolved dramatically.
With the rise of the internet and the proliferation of digital devices, cybercriminals began to adopt more advanced techniques. The introduction of botnets marked a pivotal shift, enabling attackers to control thousands of compromised devices simultaneously...