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Nokia reports a surge in cyberattacks on telecommunication infrastructure, driven by generative AI and automation. These technologies enhance the speed, volume, and sophistication of attacks, posing a global threat. Nokia's Rodrigo Brito calls for increased collaboration among telecom operators, providers, and regulators to combat this growing menace.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Nokia’s intelligence report shows that cybercriminals are actively using generative AI and automation to carry out distributed denial-of-service attacks and other intrusions against telecom operators, causing actual harm and disruption to critical infrastructure. This is a realized event where an AI system’s use has directly led to significant harm to networks, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.[AI generated]