Cyber criminals now use AI to write malware, craft convincing phishing emails, pick targets, and automate attacks. Finnish officials say the threat level remains high for phishing, ransomware, account theft, and supply chain incidents. Experts like Mikko Hypponen from Sensofusion note AI can produce natural Finnish text better than many natives, removing language barriers for scams. Anssi Karkkainen from the National Cyber Security Centre says AI makes attacks easier, cheaper, and more believable. Check Point data shows increased attacks on sectors like education and telecom in Finland. Core issues include weak protections and more connected systems. Updates, monitoring, and backups remain key recommendations.
Cyber criminals now use AI to write malware, craft convincing phishing emails, pick targets, and automate attacks. Finnish officials say the threat level remains high for phishing, ransomware, account theft, and supply chain incidents. Experts like Mikko Hypponen from Sensofusion note AI can produce natural Finnish text better than many natives, removing language barriers for scams. Anssi Karkkainen from the National Cyber Security Centre says AI makes attacks easier, cheaper, and more believable. Check Point data shows increased attacks on sectors like education and telecom in Finland. Core issues include weak protections and more connected systems. Updates, monitoring, and backups remain key recommendations.