AI Is Making Cyberattacks Cheaper, Faster and More Dangerous, IMF Warns

Evermore sophisticated AI-powered cyberattacks could threaten the stability of the global financial system, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned, as regulators race to contain a new generation of threats. In their new report, the IMF said extreme cyber incidents could spark liquidity pressures and solvency concerns across banks and financial institutions. The lender warned that AI was dramatically lowering the cost and time needed for hackers to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, increasing the risk of systemic financial shocks.…