For nearly three decades, the Pentagon has put off upgrading its antiquated computer networks, instead focusing its funds on cutting-edge weapons systems. But as artificial intelligence grows in power, it has become increasingly capable of finding low-level weaknesses in the agency’s digital systems and morphing them into debilitating intrusions that could significantly compromise national security. The Pentagon’s leading cyber defense officer said the agency has seen a “tenfold” increase in cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid the rise of AI, leaving the Defense Department’s computer systems prone to zero-day attacks, highly disruptive cyber hacks that require immediate intervention to prevent significant damage.

Full report : Outdated networks face growing cyber threats as AI makes it easier for adversaries to exploit vulnerabilities and launch disruptive attacks.