
How Security Companies Are Using AI to Protect You Better
Security services are adapting as both attackers and defenders start using artificial intelligence. This affects how businesses protect customer data.
Source
The Hacker News
Original headline: Rethinking MDR as Attackers and Defenders Embrace AI
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The cybersecurity industry is changing how it protects businesses and their customer information. For years, companies hired managed detection and response services to monitor their systems around the clock. Now, attackers are using artificial intelligence to launch faster and more sophisticated attacks, forcing security companies to evolve their approach.
This affects families indirectly. When you shop online, use banking apps, or share information with any company, those businesses use security services to protect your data. As attackers get faster with AI tools, the companies protecting your information need better tools too.
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The shift happening now is about making sure your personal information stays safe as threats become more advanced. You do not need to take any immediate action based on this development. This is about how businesses protect themselves and your data. However, you should continue following good security practices.
- Use strong, unique passwords for every account.
- Enable two factor authentication wherever offered, especially for email, banking, and shopping sites.
- Be suspicious of urgent messages asking you to click links or share information. Stay informed about the services you use. When companies you trust announce security improvements or new protection features, take advantage of them. Sign up for account alerts from your bank and credit card companies. Review your account settings periodically to enable any new security options that become available.
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