AI-powered cyberattacks 'already happening' against critical infrastructure, Check Point chief says

Check Point Chief of Staff Gil Messing warned on 103FM that AI-powered cyberattacks against critical infrastructure are "already happening," not a future threat. This follows a joint warning from over 100 technology companies, including Check Point, highlighting the escalating danger. Messing explained that advanced AI models from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have eliminated the gap between major powers and smaller actors, allowing "almost anyone with a little knowledge to create attacks and vulnerabilities that have never been seen before." He noted that these attacks exploit software vulnerabilities, leading to consequences such as service disruptions, data theft, and critical system shutdowns, sometimes even occurring "without human involvement." To counter this, Messing emphasized the need for organizations to regularly update software, train more cybersecurity professionals, and for governments to establish regulations for the AI sector.