GenAI has become more prevalent, making it essential for security teams to know which threat adversaries are using GenAI, and how exactly they are using it. Recognized AI threat researcher and expert Rachel James collaborated with Tidal Cyber to add the latest weekly threat intelligence content to the Tidal Cyber knowledge base.

Multiple new Groups were added to the Tidal Cyber knowledge base and several others were updated with new MITRE ATT&CK Technique Relationships derived from Rachel’s “Adversary use of Artificial Intelligence and LLMs” repository. 

Mapping Adversary Tactics

Other projects are documenting methods AI systems can be attacked, but Rachel’s work focuses on tracking how adversaries use AI for their operations. Her repository not only lists these incidents but also categorizes them into various Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), utilizing both Microsoft’s new classifications and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This categorization is crucial for defenders looking to understand and anticipate adversary behaviors in an increasingly AI-driven environment. 

You can explore her repository for more in-depth insights here.

AI Threat Intelligence in Tidal Cyber’s Knowledge Base

The Tidal Cyber knowledge base data now reflects that ten groups linked to AI usage are associated with an incredible 277 total techniques. The adoption of AI technologies by these adversaries could lower barriers for these threat actors to compromise their targets and therefore make their post-compromise tactics more apparent in future campaigns. 

Our updates also include a new “AI Threats” tag for Community Edition users, which allows for easier access to this critical information. Enterprise Edition users can also leverage these new and updated objects and relationships in their Threat Profiles and Coverage Maps. 

A Community-Driven Effort

We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Rachel and the broader open-source community. Their contributions play a vital role in enriching the Tidal Cyber Registry and our overall knowledge base. 

Thank you, Rachel, for your dedication to this critical area of cybersecurity research and helping enhance our understanding of AI’s role in both cyber threats and defenses.

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