Japan-led probe finds 1,000 servers likely used for AI-driven cyberattacks
An international investigation led by Japan's JPCERT/CC has identified approximately 1,000 servers being used to facilitate AI-driven cyberattacks. These servers are reportedly utilizing AI tools to scan for system vulnerabilities and conduct unauthorized access attempts.
Why it matters
The weaponization of AI for cyberattacks represents a significant escalation in digital security threats that could impact global infrastructure.
TOKYO - Around 1,000 servers suspected of serving as bases for advanced artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks have been online since October, a Japanese-led international investigation showed Saturday.
The probe by the Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center, conducted in cooperation with overseas cybersecurity firms, found that the servers may have used AI to search for vulnerabilities and target websites worldwide.
Hacking, which previously required time even for those with specialized knowledge, has become easier with the emergence of high-level AI. Servers hosting the tools can be set up in physical facilities or operated through virtual frameworks.
JPCERT/CC, which began its investigation in early October, identified AI tools in the discovered servers. It is tracking 600 to 700 of them.
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