‘Cyberattacks are not just more – they are smarter, more autonomous and more dangerous’, It is said by Eleftherios Antoniadis, CTO & Founder of Odyssey, a company specializing in cyber security. As he explains, artificial intelligence (TN) has ceased to be only a tool of progress. In the hands of malicious agents, it has become a medium of extensive digital threat.

The financial cost of these attacks? ‘By the end of 2025, the damage from cybercrime is projected to exceed 10.5 trillion dollars, according to international organizations such as Enisa ‘, He said characteristically. The problem, according to him, is no longer the next attack, but when and whether the organizations are ready to deal with it.

Asked how TN changes the landscape of threats, the executive stressed that the development is impressive and alarming at the same time. “Attacks no longer need human guidance. An algorithm can write Massive convincing phishing emailswho bypass the security filtersor to imitate with absolute precision the style of a CEO Asking for immediate transfer of money » added.

Even more dangerouslycontinued, are the ransomware who have mechanical learning capabilities. “They enter critical networks, identify the most sensitive data – such as medical protocols or financial records – and encrypt them instantly. Ransom message appears without human intervention and there is no time for reaction » he said. The same is the case, as he explained, and with the DDOS attacks: “With TN tools, they analyze the behavior of users in real time and start the attack at the most critical moment. For example, when an air booking site receives maximum traffic. “

To the question of whether there is How to deal with these attackshis answer was clear: “The defense is not enough. The question today is the cyber -release, that is, the ability of an organization to withstand, adapt, recover and continue to operate, even when it is attacked. “ As he pointed out, the A time when security was treated as an IT case has passed. “All the organization must be alert from leadership to the last employee” noted.

Odyssey, he said, has invests significantly in the design of solutions that combine cutting -edge technology with operational experience. “Our approach is not general and indefinite. We create personalized cyber security models, based on the real needs of the customer and the analysis of the real -time environment. ” added.

Cyberships, explained, It’s not another KPI technician. “It is a prerequisite for operational continuity and trust. If an organization is hit, it is not only at risk of losing data, it is in danger of losing its reputation, legal security and ultimately its own function. “ He stressed.

What the organizations can do practically

“First of all, they themselves use TN in their defense. The technology exists, the question is whether they want and they can apply it at a speed. Then they must enhance security culture, with constant training and alertness. And finally, stop working individually. Isolation is weakness. Working with specialized partners is the only realistic strategy » noted.

As for the future? The Odyssey executive did not hide his reflection: “We are in an invisible digital war, where opponents are constantly evolving. We can’t stop them – we can only become equally smart, fast and durable. Otherwise, we will be out of the game. “