EG-CERT Highlights AI-Driven Cyber Threats in Awareness Lecture at Coventry University Egypt
New Administrative Capital, Egypt – The National Telecom Regulatory Authority-affiliated EG-CERT (Egyptian National Computer Emergency Response Team) delivered a cybersecurity awareness lecture at Coventry University’s campus in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, focusing on the accelerating evolution of cyber threats and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping both cyberattacks and digital defense mechanisms.
The session examined the profound transformation underway in the global cyber landscape, as malicious actors increasingly leverage AI-powered tools to design more sophisticated and effective attacks. Experts described AI as the “new brain” of hackers, citing its ability to analyze massive datasets at unprecedented speed, identify vulnerabilities, and generate advanced attack patterns that are difficult to detect using traditional security approaches.
Participants were introduced to key AI-related threat scenarios, including the use of machine learning to conduct highly targeted phishing campaigns, exploit user behavior patterns to infiltrate systems, and automatically generate malicious code. Such developments, speakers noted, present mounting challenges for institutions and individuals alike.
The lecture also explored threats targeting Large Language Models (LLMs), such as prompt manipulation, data poisoning, and exploitation of training pipeline vulnerabilities. In parallel, it reviewed the latest global tools and techniques employed to monitor, detect, and mitigate AI-enabled cyber threats, thereby enhancing resilience and cyber readiness.
Organizers emphasized that raising awareness among students and youth is fundamental to building a robust cybersecurity ecosystem, particularly amid rapid digital transformation across sectors. Safe and responsible technology use has become imperative to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
The event forms part of EG-CERT’s broader awareness program under Egypt’s National Cybersecurity Strategy (2023–2027), which aims to promote cyber culture across society, strengthen digital best practices, and support the development of a secure and resilient digital community.
The initiative also reflects the National Telecom Regulatory Authority’s commitment to deepening collaboration with academic institutions and embedding cybersecurity concepts within educational environments—preparing a new generation equipped to navigate the complexities of the digital age and contribute to Egypt’s innovation-driven digital economy.