DDoS Attack Using Artificial Intelligence

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https://doi.org/10.54060/a2zjournals.jase.106Keywords:
Artificial intelligence , DDoS attacks cybersecurity, ai-powered agents, automated social engineeringAbstract
In today's world we have reached a peak of technology where the use of artificial intelligence is booming all over. AI-powered agents are seamlessly integrating into code editors, pushing the boundaries of productivity and efficiency to unprecedented levels. With the increasing efficiency and accuracy, it has been observed that AI is challenging us with a new paradigm in the field of cyber security. This research addresses the critical challenge of DDoS attacks powered by artificial intelligence, which now exhibit a deranged level of complexity and potential for damage. These cutting-edge attacks represent a quantum leap in technological warfare. Unlike traditional human-initiated threats, AI can instantaneously identify vulnerabilities, craft intricate attack strategies, and execute them with machine-like precision. Imagine an intelligent system that can generate complex phishing schemes, create adaptive malware capable of ghosting through security systems, and orchestrate attacks with a level of speed and accuracy that outpaces human capabilities. The true game-changer lies in AI's ability to learn, adapt, and evolve in real-time; it can perform automated social engineering, leverage advanced data mining techniques, and continuously refine its approach based on immediate feedback. This dynamic nature of AI-powered attacks fundamentally challenges our existing cyber security frameworks, demanding a radical rethinking of defensive strategies and calling for innovative, intelligent counter-measures that can match the sophistication of these emerging threats.
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