AI and Computer Security

May 12, 2026, 17:32
ChinaTechnology

Introduction

AI is now helping people find and fix computer problems. Some people use AI to attack computers, and some use it to protect them.

Main Body

Bad people use AI to steal information. Google says some people from China and North Korea use AI to break into systems. Last year, AI attacks grew from 2 million to 25 million. Big banks in the USA now use AI to stop these attacks. They use a tool called Claude Mythos. This tool finds problems quickly, but it sometimes makes the banks' computers stop working for a short time. Other things are happening. President Trump is visiting China with leaders from Apple and Tesla. Also, the state of Texas is suing Netflix because Netflix took user data.

Conclusion

AI attacks are very fast. Now, we must use AI to defend our computers.

Learning

⚡ Quick Action Words

Look at how we describe things happening now or usually in the text:

  • Find/Fix → solve a problem
  • Steal → take something (not yours)
  • Break into → enter a place/system by force
  • Stop → make something finish

📈 How to show 'More'

In English, when something grows, we use from [small number] to [big number].

Example from text: "AI attacks grew from 2 million to 25 million."

Try this pattern for other things:

  • The temperature grew from 10°C to 20°C.
  • My English vocabulary grew from 100 words to 500 words.

🛠 The 'Use' Pattern

To talk about tools, use this simple map: [Person/Group] →\rightarrow use →\rightarrow [Tool] →\rightarrow to [Action]

  1. Bad people →\rightarrow use →\rightarrow AI →\rightarrow to steal information.
  2. Banks →\rightarrow use →\rightarrow Claude Mythos →\rightarrow to stop attacks.

Vocabulary Learning

AI (n.)
Artificial Intelligence, a computer system that can learn and solve problems.
Example:AI can help doctors diagnose diseases.
computer (n.)
An electronic device that processes information.
Example:I use my computer to check email.
problem (n.)
A difficulty or issue that needs a solution.
Example:The computer has a problem with its screen.
attack (n.)
An attempt to harm or break into a system.
Example:The hacker launched a cyber attack.
protect (v.)
To keep safe from danger.
Example:We use firewalls to protect our data.
steal (v.)
To take something without permission.
Example:The thief tried to steal the laptop.
information (n.)
Facts or data that is useful.
Example:The report provides useful information.
bank (n.)
An institution that keeps money.
Example:I deposit my savings at the bank.
tool (n.)
An item used to do a task.
Example:The software is a handy tool for fixing bugs.
data (n.)
Facts collected for analysis.
Example:The company collects data to improve services.
defend (v.)
To protect from attack.
Example:We must defend our computer systems.