Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD, along with five other organizations, warn that AI is making cyberattacks faster and easier by automating attacks and lowering barriers for malicious actors. They urge businesses and institutions to strengthen cybersecurity measures, keep systems updated, monitor networks, and invest in employee awareness and training.
North Korea deployed a remote IT worker using false identity documents to infiltrate a New Zealand business and earn foreign currency, eventually threatening to release stolen data unless paid. The National Cyber Security Centre identified this as an emerging threat exploiting remote work, alongside growing risks from state-sponsored cyber activity and advanced AI-powered hacking tools.