Amplification of cyberattacks

"General-purpose AI models may significantly enhance the magnitude and ef- fectiveness of cyberattacks, by amplifying existing capabilities or resources of malicious actors [3]. For example, GPAI models may be employed to: • Automatically scan open-source codebases and compiled binaries for po- tential vulnerabilities • Apply known exploits flexibly and at scale (e.g., identifying vulnerable computers based on subtle cues in response times or output formats) • Assist with different aspects of cyberattacks, including planning, recon- naissance, exploit searching, remote control, malware implementation, and data exfiltration • Combine social engineering (phishing, deepfakes, etc.) with cyberattacks at scale."