Cyber threat infographic: AI brain icon generating malware and phishing arrows, with ransomware locks and identity theft symbols; protective shields for MFA and updates, warning "Defend Against AI Hacks" banner over a global network.

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report reveals cybercriminals are using AI to create malware, spot vulnerabilities, and launch phishing faster, with 80% of incidents aimed at profit via ransomware. Identity attacks surged 32%, exploiting stolen credentials, while nation-state groups from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea ramp up espionage, targeting critical services for data theft and disruption.

Cyber threat infographic: AI brain icon generating malware and phishing arrows, with ransomware locks and identity theft symbols; protective shields for MFA and updates, warning "Defend Against AI Hacks" banner over a global network.Cyber threat infographic: AI brain icon generating malware and phishing arrows, with ransomware locks and identity theft symbols; protective shields for MFA and updates, warning "Defend Against AI Hacks" banner over a global network.

Ransomware hits hospitals and governments hard, causing outages, while AI helps attackers scale but also aids defenses like blocking 4.5 million malware attempts daily. The report notes groups like Lumma Stealer being disrupted, but threats persist, focusing on high-impact areas like communications and finance.

Cyber threat infographic: AI brain icon generating malware and phishing arrows, with ransomware locks and identity theft symbols; protective shields for MFA and updates, warning "Defend Against AI Hacks" banner over a global network.Cyber threat infographic: AI brain icon generating malware and phishing arrows, with ransomware locks and identity theft symbols; protective shields for MFA and updates, warning "Defend Against AI Hacks" banner over a global network.

Protect yourself:

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), keep software updated, and use AI tools for threat detection. Businesses should collaborate on intelligence sharing and prioritize patching to counter these profit-driven attacks.


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