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Business Pros Underestimate AI Risks Compared to Tech Teams, Social Links Study Shows
- A study by Social Links shows a discrepancy between business and technical professionals in recognizing AI risks in cyberattacks.
- Only 27.8% of business professionals see AI-generated fake messages as a top cyber threat, compared to 53.3% of technical experts.
- This gap exposes a vulnerability as business roles are prime targets for AI-driven social engineering and deepfake schemes.
- Finance, IT, HR, and Sales departments are identified as the most vulnerable to cyber threats.
- AI-driven threats such as fake messages and deepfakes are gaining traction alongside traditional risks like phishing and malware.
- Over 60% of employees use corporate accounts for personal purposes, posing a risk for cyber incidents.
- While over 82% of companies allow employees to use AI tools, only 36.7% have a formal policy regulating their use.
- Social Links emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity in the AI era, including human-centric security programs.
- Effective mitigation measures include employee training on safe AI use and the development of internal policies.
- Social Links recently launched the Darkside AI initiative to address risks posed by advanced AI-driven threats.
- Social Links is a global provider of open-source intelligence solutions, supporting various sectors across 80+ countries.
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