Many businesses ill-equipped to fight AI-driven cyberattacks

OVER 60% of information technology (IT) leaders from companies worldwide said they are not adequately equipped against more sophisticated forms of cybercrime, a study by Lenovo found, highlighting a security gap amid the increase in attacks driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Lenovo’s third Work Reborn Research Series report titled “Reinforcing the Modern Workplace” said 65% of IT leaders admitted that their current capabilities are outdated and unable to withstand AI-enabled threats, and only 31% said they feel confident about defending against these kinds of cybercrime.

The company surveyed 600 enterprise IT leaders from companies with at least 1,000 employees and from a range of sectors in April and May, with respondents coming from the United States (17%), Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico (8% each), Australia (4%), and New Zealand (4%).

The report also showed that 90% of IT leaders are not very confident in their ability to address the risks arising from cybercriminals using AI.

“AI has changed the balance of power in cybersecurity. To keep up, organizations need intelligence that adapts as fast as the threats. That means fighting AI with AI,” said Rakshit Ghura, vice-president & general manager, Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions. “With intelligent, adaptive defenses, IT leaders can protect their people, assets, and data while unlocking AI’s full potential to drive business forward.”