Supply chains are a primary target for cybercriminals and provide the foundation of global commerce in the hyper-connected digital ecosystem of today. Artificial intelligence (AI) simultaneously exacerbates vulnerabilities as it revolutionizes operations through predictive analytics, automation, and real-time visibility. Sophisticated threat actors, ransomware groups, and nation-state actors employ AI to exploit the vulnerable links in intricate, multi-tiered supply networks. Artificial intelligence can create dual-use dynamics. It promotes efficiency by facilitating real-time data transfers and hyper-connected operations, while simultaneously significantly expanding the attack surface. Compromises of a single vendor or update have been shown to have a cascading effect on economies, governments, and critical infrastructure through supply chain attacks.

Full report : Supply chains are a primary target for cybercriminals in AI era.