Extortion crews have their eyes on high-value AI data, Google warns
Summary
Google has warned that extortion gangs are increasingly targeting high-value AI data. These groups are leveraging the fact that companies are highly protective of their intellectual property and are therefore willing to pay ransoms to prevent its exposure.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This is bad news for defenders because it indicates a new and lucrative target for threat actors, increasing the risk of intellectual property theft and financial loss.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of the growing threat to AI data and bolster protections around intellectual property related to AI models and training data. This includes implementing robust access controls, encryption, and data loss prevention measures specifically for AI assets.