New Zealand at wild frontier of AI superhacking
New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is closely monitoring the rise of AI models that pose significant cyber security threats. These models, like Claude Mythos, have demonstrated the ability to exploit software vulnerabilities rapidly, prompting concerns among cybersecurity experts. The NCSC is engaging with tech companies to understand the implications of these frontier AI tools and prepare for potential vulnerabilities.
- ▪New Zealand's NCSC is learning from US companies testing superhacking AI models.
- ▪The AI model Claude Mythos has been found to detect and exploit software flaws at an unprecedented speed.
- ▪The NCSC is not part of Project Glasswing but is in regular contact with involved partners to provide guidance.
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The rise of artificial intelligence is a growing threat to cyber security Photo: 123RF New Zealand's cyber watchdog says it is learning from the US companies who are testing superhacking AI models that have sent US banks rushing to plug holes, and sparked briefings with the Department of Homeland Security. Heavyweight cyber security firm Palo Alto Networks said its tests on the AI model Claude Mythos found it could detect and exploit years-old software flaws so fast and effectively that the company last week issued a couple of dozen security alerts in a single day, when it usually issues only five or so a month. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in New Zealand has warned to get ready for "a significant increase in vulnerabilities and incidents".
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