Have you noticed that there seems to be news every week about a hosting platform that has been hacked? Makes you think, right? We have all these smart AI tools that supposedly protect our data, but hacks are still happening. I’ve been looking at this and it is both interesting and a little unsettling. Let’s break it down in simple language.
Wondering why AI can’t stop hackers by the words of AI? Because AI is learned from past attacks. And when hackers come up with something new, AI can miss it. That’s why breaches still happen even today even with AI.
• Phishing & deception - AI will not be able to stop a human from being fooled
• Ransomware - Hackers lock your data and then request money. AI helps but often not in time.
• API issues - New features can be a vulnerability. AI helps, but its often not perfect.
I've seen companies I work with, even small hosts, make simple mistakes to provide the attacker with an easy way in. AI will not fix human error automatically.
• Keep your software up to date - AI cannot help you fix old bugs to your software.
• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication - Simple and super effective.
• Backup your data - If you are hacked, this will allow easy access to your files.
• Periodically check logs - AI will help you to review logs, but it may miss weird things that your eyes will catch.
The next time you lose a hosting platform, ask yourself if: "Are they using AI properly, or are they just saying they are going to use AI as a "security""? Stay awake, stay secure, and don't let the hackers win.
Why AI Can’t Stop Everything
You may be thinking that AI makes the hosting platform completely safe. But it doesn't. AI can watch for weird activity, identify malware, and figure out if there is a potential attack, but hackers are also getting smarter. I’ve also seen platforms that say “AI protected” still get hacked with stolen passwords or introduce an entirely new security gap.Wondering why AI can’t stop hackers by the words of AI? Because AI is learned from past attacks. And when hackers come up with something new, AI can miss it. That’s why breaches still happen even today even with AI.
Forms of Attacks Targeting Hosting Services
Here are the primary forms in which attacks targeting hosting services take place.• Phishing & deception - AI will not be able to stop a human from being fooled
• Ransomware - Hackers lock your data and then request money. AI helps but often not in time.
• API issues - New features can be a vulnerability. AI helps, but its often not perfect.
I've seen companies I work with, even small hosts, make simple mistakes to provide the attacker with an easy way in. AI will not fix human error automatically.
What We Can Do
The best approach is to utilize AI, and use caution yourself. Here are my actions and advice:• Keep your software up to date - AI cannot help you fix old bugs to your software.
• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication - Simple and super effective.
• Backup your data - If you are hacked, this will allow easy access to your files.
• Periodically check logs - AI will help you to review logs, but it may miss weird things that your eyes will catch.
Final Thoughts
So are hacks on the rise? Yes, hacks are rising, but not because AI is inherently bad. Hackers are just always figuring out new ways in and/or people leave the door open. AI is useful and helpful - It is like a faithful security guard, not a superhero.The next time you lose a hosting platform, ask yourself if: "Are they using AI properly, or are they just saying they are going to use AI as a "security""? Stay awake, stay secure, and don't let the hackers win.