{"id":57381,"date":"2024-10-10T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e42b47dc-c1e3-4caf-91a2-45f4b81bc663"},"modified":"2024-10-10T09:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T09:00:18","slug":"ai-anxiety-afflicts-90-of-consumers-and-businesses-see-what-worries-them-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/ai-anxiety-afflicts-90-of-consumers-and-businesses-see-what-worries-them-most\/","title":{"rendered":"AI anxiety afflicts 90% of consumers and businesses &#8211; see what worries them most"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage c-cmsImage_loaded\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/3b82a0dd12fa64e3c752fda846d619bf6b55f8f0\/2024\/10\/09\/567a80d4-19c8-488b-876b-701c17881a77\/data-security-ethamphoto102024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"pair of hands on laptop with screen showing binary codes\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1915009dfd4e8c20666dde7a8d87cf3a20639503\/2024\/10\/09\/567a80d4-19c8-488b-876b-701c17881a77\/data-security-ethamphoto102024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"pair of hands on laptop with screen showing binary codes\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/18afa6125468d5598d10a48288bf7c4b79870b5e\/2024\/10\/09\/567a80d4-19c8-488b-876b-701c17881a77\/data-security-ethamphoto102024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"pair of hands on laptop with screen showing binary codes\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/18afa6125468d5598d10a48288bf7c4b79870b5e\/2024\/10\/09\/567a80d4-19c8-488b-876b-701c17881a77\/data-security-ethamphoto102024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"pair of hands on laptop with screen showing binary codes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"835.0163322445171\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">EThamPhoto\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Consumers are anxious about how businesses are keeping their data secured, especially amid the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/what-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\/\" rel=\"follow\">artificial intelligence<\/a> (AI), while businesses are anxious about how hackers will exploit their use of AI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The technology may be improving business efficiencies, but 50% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia-Pacific expect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/ai-is-changing-cybersecurity-and-businesses-must-wake-up-to-the-threat\/\" rel=\"follow\">AI to be used<\/a> to crack passwords or encryption codes, according to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/press-releases\/2024\/ai-powered-data-breaches-a-growing-concern-for-businesses-in-asia-pacific\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"c-regularLink\">survey commissioned by Cloudflare<\/a>, which polled 3,844 cybersecurity decision-makers across 14 markets in Asia-Pacific, including Australia, China, India, Singapore, and South Korea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/ai-is-changing-cybersecurity-and-businesses-must-wake-up-to-the-threat\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>AI is changing cybersecurity and businesses must wake up to the threat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another 47% believe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/the-biggest-challenge-with-increased-cybersecurity-attacks-according-to-analysts\/\" rel=\"follow\">AI will improve phishing and social engineering attacks<\/a>, while 44% say it will advance DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition, 40% expect AI to play a role in creating deepfakes and facilitating privacy breaches, the study revealed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, a host of challenges &#8212; including budgetary pressures, the responsibility of securing technology for business transformation, and emerging risks such as AI-powered attacks &#8212; have brought more complexity to the business environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some 86% of cybersecurity leaders surveyed admit that the complexity is making their organization more vulnerable to attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<p>In fact, 41% say their organization has experienced a data breach over the past 12 months, while 47% say they have encountered at least 10 data breaches. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another 76% of those who experienced a data breach in the past year say the frequency of data breaches has increased. Some 58% expect to see a higher number over the next 12 months, with 70% having either experienced a data breach over the past year or believing they will fall victim to one in the year ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/businesses-cloud-security-fails-are-concerning-as-ai-threats-accelerate\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>Businesses&#8217; cloud security fails are &#8216;concerning&#8217; &#8211; as AI threats accelerate<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>About 92% say they faced further business impact beyond the immediate data breach as a result of data loss, including 26% that faced regulatory action, 17% that experienced further attacks using the data, and 16% that suffered reputational damage.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, 87% of respondents say AI has either contributed to more frequent attacks or enabled cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, 83% believe their cybersecurity teams can stay ahead of threat actors tapping AI to power cyberattacks in the future. This optimism about future defense capabilities contrasts with just 28% feeling their organization is highly prepared now if targeted in an AI-enabled data breach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Amid the changing threat landscape, 70% say their organizations are tweaking how they operate, with 40% pointing to governance and regulatory compliance as a key area of change. Another 39% say their cybersecurity strategy has been adapted to the change while 36% cite vendor engagement, according to the survey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/cybersecurity-professionals-losing-trust-and-control-of-detection-tools\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>Cybersecurity professionals are turning to AI as more lose control of detection tools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All of the respondents also expect to roll out at least one AI-enabled security tool or measure. Some 45% point to hiring generative AI analysts as a top priority, while 40% highlight the need to invest in threat detection and response systems and 40% say they will be enhancing their SIEM systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Consumers worry when their data is used for AI<\/h3>\n<p>Meanwhile, 79% of consumers believe companies are collecting too much of their personal or financial data, according to a separate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cohesity.com\/press\/cohesity-study-finds-consumers-worldwide-criticize-companies-data-consumption-and-demand-better-data-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"c-regularLink\">study<\/a> released by data security vendor Cohesity. Conducted by Censuswide, the survey polled 6,002 respondents from the UK, US, and Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Another 91% are concerned AI will make it more challenging for companies to secure and manage their data, the study finds. In fact, 83% in Australia believe AI poses a risk to data protection and security, as do 64% in the UK and 72% in the US.<\/p>\n<p>A further 83% in Australia are anxious about unrestricted or un-policed use of AI with their data, alongside 81% in the US and 70% in the UK. The majority of respondents across the board <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/most-people-the-support-need-for-trustworthy-and-regulated-ai\/\" rel=\"follow\">want greater transparency and regulation<\/a> in this aspect, the study notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/ai-gold-rush-makes-basic-data-security-hygiene-critical\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>AI gold rush makes basic data security hygiene critical<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As a bare minimum, 88% in Australia say their permission should be sought out before personal or financial data is fed into AI models. Another 85% in the US and 74% in the UK believe likewise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Australia, 90% want businesses to vet the data security and management practices of third-party providers that have access to customer data, as do 85% in the US and 77% in the UK. In addition, 90% in Australia, 87% in the US, and 79% in the UK want to know whom their data is being shared with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than 90% across the three markets say they may stop transacting with a company if it fell victim to a cybersecurity attack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As it is, 75% in the US and 62% in Australia say they have been personally impacted by a cyberattack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/safety-guidelines-provide-necessary-first-layer-of-data-protection-in-ai-gold-rush\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>Safety guidelines provide necessary first layer of data protection in AI gold rush<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Consumers believe companies have a lot of catching up to do in the area of data governance and security, said James Blake, Cohesity&#8217;s global chief security strategist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The hunger for AI is causing some businesses to skip threat modeling and due diligence on how their data will be exposed,&#8221; Blake said. &#8220;Companies looking to use AI in-house must invest in the security and hygiene of their data to maintain cyber resilience in order to satisfy these consumers that are willing to vote with their purchases.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/ai-anxiety-afflicts-90-of-consumers-and-businesses-see-what-worries-them-most\/#ftag=RSSbaffb68\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybersecurity leaders are bracing for AI-driven attacks, while consumers fear for their data. 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