Artificial Intelligence Attack Scenarios and Defense Mechanisms Mapped Out in New Research

Research at the National Aerospace University aimed to expand the understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) attack scenarios and develop effective protection mechanisms against them. Using the triadic principle, the study investigated attacks on traditional systems and AI systems, enhanced these attacks using AI, and employed AI for cybersecurity defense. The findings provide a structured approach to understanding and mitigating AI-related threats in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research used the triadic principle to investigate attacks on traditional systems and AI systems, enhancing these attacks using AI and employing AI for cybersecurity defense.
  • The study identified distinct attack patterns and vulnerabilities associated with traditional and AI-based systems.
  • Effective defense mechanisms and strategies were identified and tailored to various attack scenarios, leveraging AI's capabilities for improved security measures.
  • The findings provide a comprehensive set of attack scenarios and corresponding defensive strategies for understanding and mitigating AI-related threats in cybersecurity.
  • The study offers valuable insights for developing advanced tools and methods to assess system security and enhance countermeasures.
  • The research involved the collaboration of authors Veprytska Olena and Kharchenko Vyacheslav, as well as Illiashenko Oleg.

Statistics:

  • The research was published in Volume 25, Issue 3 of the Cybernetics and Information Technologies journal.
  • The journal is published by Sciendo.
  • The article "Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: Triad-Based Analysis and Attacks Review" was available for free at https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.2478/cait-2025-0028.
  • The study involved researchers from the Department of Computer Systems, Networks and Cybersecurity at the National Aerospace University "KhAI".
  • The research was conducted in 2025.

Sources:

  • "Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: Triad-Based Analysis and Attacks Review." Cybernetics and Information Technologies 25.3 (2025): 156-185. doi: 10.2478/cait-2025-0028.
  • VerticalNews. "Researchers at National Aerospace University Have Published New Study Findings on Artificial Intelligence." Journal of Engineering 3711 (October 13, 2025).