Research Article
The Rising Tide of AI-Driven Cyber Threats: Challenges and Countermeasures
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361370, author={Sondos Ahmed Shwikat and Ghaniya Al Hadhrami and Raqiya Salim Al Mamari}, title={The Rising Tide of AI-Driven Cyber Threats: Challenges and Countermeasures}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th MEC Student Research Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, MECSRC 2025, 01 May 2025, Muscat, Oman}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={MECSRC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={artificial intelligence cybersecurity ai-driven attacks defensive ai systems adversarial threats}, doi={10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361370} }- Sondos Ahmed Shwikat
Ghaniya Al Hadhrami
Raqiya Salim Al Mamari
Year: 2026
The Rising Tide of AI-Driven Cyber Threats: Challenges and Countermeasures
MECSRC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361370
Abstract
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity poses complex challenges. On one hand, AI enhances defensive systems by enabling them to detect and respond to threats with unparalleled speed and precision. On the other hand, it equips adversaries with advanced tools to conduct increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. This paper explores the evolving landscape where AI serves both as a weapon and a shield in the digital realm. Drawing on recent studies, the paper reviews various types of AI-driven cyber threats, including automated phishing, intelligent malware, and data poisoning.
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