CISOs warn AI-driven cyberattacks are rising, with DNS infrastructure at risk
AI-powered attacks are reshaping the DNS threat landscape, with confidence among CISOs alarmingly low.
A new report warns that chief information security officers (CISOs) are bracing for a sharp increase in cyber-attacks as AI continues to reshape the global threat landscape. According to CSC’s report, 98% of CISOs expect rising attacks over the next three years, with domain infrastructure a key concern.
AI-powered domain generation algorithms (DGAs) have been flagged as a key threat by 87% of security leaders. Cyber-squatting, DNS hijacking, and DDoS attacks remain top risks, with nearly all CISOs expressing concern over bad actors’ increasing use of AI.
However, only 7% said they feel confident in defending against domain-based threats.
Concerns have also been raised about identity verification. Around 99% of companies worry their domain registrars fail to apply adequate Know Your Customer (KYC) policies, leaving them vulnerable to infiltration.
Meanwhile, half of organisations have not implemented or tested a formal incident response plan or adopted AI-driven monitoring tools.
Budget constraints continue to limit cybersecurity readiness. Despite the growing risks, only 7% of CISOs reported a significant increase in security budgets between 2024 and 2025. CSC’s Ihab Shraim warned that DNS infrastructure is a prime target and urged firms to act before facing technical and reputational fallout.
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