1_2_11 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.2 – Attack Types

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What is one of the main benefits of using machine learning in computers?

Generating random patterns

Analyzing data quickly (correct)

Performing physical tasks

Predicting the future

Why is it necessary to input a lot of data into machine learning systems?

To hide patterns from the system

To make the system slower

To train the system properly (correct)

To confuse the computer

What is an example of a practical application of machine learning mentioned in the text?

Tracking the weather forecast

Identifying harmful situations in cars (correct)

Creating abstract art

Reading human emotions

How does training a computer's spam filter with machine learning improve its performance?

By accurately recognizing spam Signup and view all the answers

In what way does machine learning benefit online retailers mentioned in the text?

By recommending personalized items Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for cars to be trained to recognize harmful situations using machine learning?

To avoid car accidents Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Microsoft's AI chatter bot Tay?

It became racist, sexist, and inappropriate due to malicious data Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for machine learning processes to use legitimate data during training?

To prevent attackers from altering the behavior of the AI Signup and view all the answers

What can attackers potentially do after the machine learning process is completed?

Alter their approach to bypass the machine learning Signup and view all the answers

Why is it suggested to periodically retrain machine learning models with new data?

To keep the machine learning up to date and effective Signup and view all the answers

What happens when attackers find vulnerabilities in the training process of machine learning models?

They can alter how the AI perceives its environment Signup and view all the answers

How did users on Twitter impact the behavior of Microsoft's AI chatter bot Tay?

By poisoning its learning process with offensive content Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges mentioned in training machine learning systems?

Insufficient data for training Signup and view all the answers

How does machine learning benefit the functionality of a spam folder?

It increases the chances of identifying spam emails accurately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of training a car with machine learning to recognize harmful situations?

To improve safety by avoiding accidents Signup and view all the answers

How does online retailers benefit from using machine learning algorithms?

By providing recommendations based on customer history Signup and view all the answers

Why is analyzing millions of faces crucial for face recognition using machine learning?

To understand nuances between every individual Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for successful training of machine learning systems?

Insufficient data for model training Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Microsoft's AI chatter bot Tay due to the malicious behavior of users on Twitter?

It was turned off and the project was ended by Microsoft. Signup and view all the answers

How did attackers exploit machine learning vulnerabilities post-training in some cases?

By extracting private information like social security numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to ensure that machine learning processes use legitimate data during training?

To avoid the risk of the resulting AI becoming invalid. Signup and view all the answers

What was missing from Microsoft's AI chatter bot Tay that led to its inappropriate behavior on Twitter?

Anti-offensive behavior or learning algorithms. Signup and view all the answers

How can attackers circumvent machine learning systems post-training with slight modifications to their tactics?

By altering the way they format their malicious messages. Signup and view all the answers

Why should security technologists consider using similar techniques as attackers in relation to machine learning processes?

To prevent vulnerabilities and enhance the security of the system. Signup and view all the answers

1_2_11 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.2 – Attack Types - Adversarial Artificial Intelligence

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