Red Team Tactics Grow More Sophisticated with Advancements in Artificial Intelligence

A recent scoping review has revealed that red team tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies advance.

The study, which analyzed 11 articles published between 2015 and 2023, identified a wide array of AI methods being employed in cyberattacks, including classification, regression, and clustering techniques.

Among the most prominent AI methods utilized in attacks were Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and Support Vector Machines (SVMs).

These advanced algorithms enable attackers to automate and enhance various stages of the cyber kill chain, from reconnaissance to data exfiltration.

Targeted Assets and Attack Vectors

The review highlighted several key targets for AI-driven attacks, with general data emerging as the most frequent target, followed by URLs, social media user profiles, and passwords.

Systems and their details were also identified as potential targets, underscoring the broad scope of AI-enabled threats.

Attackers leverage these AI methods to ...