It's been a really devastating October for cybersecurity.
The rush to patch major PHP flaws is part of what CNBC called a "Black October" moment. PHP is used by nearly 70% of websites. Researchers used AI to find the flaws using complex chains-of-reasoning. Governments and businesses around the world then had to move quickly to protect their systems.
Frontier AI models can now help discover security vulnerabilities and accelerate cyberattacks. As these models become more capable and less expensive, the cost of launching sophisticated attacks could drop significantly.
Imagine the consequences if attackers exploit vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including financial systems, power grids, and healthcare networks. The resulting disruptions could affect millions of people.
If attackers are using AI, we need to use AI for defense too.
One approach is automated red teaming, which I discussed in this video. The goal is to proactively find those weaknesses before someone exploits them. B…