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Shetty,
S.
,
Choi,
K.
&
Park,
I.
(2024).
Investigating the Intersection of AI and Cybercrime: Risks, Trends, and Countermeasures
.
International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime, 7(2), - .
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52306/2578-3289.1187
Available at:
https://vc.bridgew.edu/ijcic/vol7/iss2/3
Copyright © 2024 Sanaika Shetty, Kyung-Shick Choi, and Insun Park
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Comments
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in various industries, including cybersecurity. While AI can be beneficial to society, it can also be leveraged by cybercriminals to conduct sophisticated and widespread attacks that can generate many victims. This study examines the latest AI tools and techniques cybercriminals use, including AI-empowered malware and social engineering via GPT-like applications. Using Choi’s (2008) Cyber Routine Activities as theoretical framework and social media analytics, the current study explores potential risks and trends of AI-powered cybercrime, suggests countermeasures, and recommends policies to address emerging threats. Our findings highlight the need to raise awareness of the intersection between AI and cybercrime and provide a foundation for innovative approaches to mitigating emerging threats in cyberspace. The results also illustrate the importance of understanding the potential dangers of AI in cybersecurity. Implications in identifying ways to prevent and mitigate the impact of emerging cyber threats are also discussed.