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Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued an advisory warning that AI-powered tools, including automated bots and agentic systems, are increasing the risk, speed, and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting banks and critical infrastructure. No actual incidents have been reported, but the advisory urges immediate security measures to prevent potential harm.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI and automated tools being used by threat actors to identify vulnerabilities and conduct cyberattacks, which could disrupt critical infrastructure and financial services. However, it clarifies that AI involvement in recent incidents has not been confirmed, indicating no realized harm yet. The advisory focuses on plausible future harms from AI-enabled cyber threats, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard. The presence of AI systems is reasonably inferred from the description of automated bots and agentic tools used for sophisticated attacks. The event does not describe an actual AI Incident or a beneficial use, nor is it merely complementary information or unrelated news.[AI generated]