Criminals using generative AI pose growing threat to energy grids
Energy systems remain highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with experts more concerned about criminals using generative AI than autonomous “rogue” AI agents. AI is increasing attackers’ speed and capabilities, making it harder for utilities to defend infrastructure that supports homes, hospitals and other essential services.
Much of the energy sector relies on ageing equipment built before modern cybersecurity risks, while internet connections, obsolete devices and slow update cycles have created persistent weaknesses. Smaller utilities may lack the staff and resources to respond quickly, and experts say the greatest danger would be malicious people deliberately directing AI systems to attack critical infrastructure.
- Human attackers using AI pose the greatest immediate threat.
- Ageing energy infrastructure is difficult to secure.
- Utilities struggle to keep pace with faster attacks.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Humans, not rogue AI, are still the biggest cybersecurity risk to energy systems”.