Honeypot

10 Minutes

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of cybersecurity, bringing both exciting opportunities and daunting challenges. As AI systems grow more advanced, they are being harnessed by both cyber attackers and defenders, creating a dynamic and complex battle of wits. This report delves into the intricate dance of AI versus AI in the realm of cybersecurity, offering an in depth overview of offensive and defensive strategies. Explore the profound implications and future possibilities of this high-stakes technological showdown.

The AI Arms Race

The interplay between offensive and defensive AI strategies has given rise to an AI versus AI arms race, where both attackers and defenders are continuously evolving their tactics and techniques. This arms race presents several challenges and implications:

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Report by Miguel Bigueur and Daniel Bradley

13 Minutes

Executive Summary

Putter Panda is a criminal hacker organization based out of China that has been linked to numerous cyber espionage events against American and European governments and corporations. They are linked to China’s shadow army known as, Unit 61486 of the 12^th Bureau of the People’s Liberation Army’s 3^rd General Staff Department.

Putter Panda is accused of launching Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) style espionage campaigns against American and European based space and defense companies. The group’s primary motivation is economic advancement, and accelerating time to market for knock-off technologies^[1].

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