Lithuania's Cybersecurity Measures Against AI-Driven Cyber Fraud and Threats

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Lithuania Bolsters Cybersecurity Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

As the world grapples with the increasingly complex landscape of digital threats, Lithuania has launched a national initiative to fortify its cybersecurity defenses. The project, spearheaded by the Innovation Agency Lithuania, brings together top universities, companies, and industry experts to develop cutting-edge solutions against AI-driven cybercrime.

Safe and Inclusive E-Society Mission

A key component of this initiative is the “Safe and Inclusive E-Society” mission, led by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). This mission focuses on enhancing cyber resilience and mitigating the risks of personal data breaches, with a particular emphasis on protecting everyday users of public and private e-services. The project’s total value exceeds €24.1 million and involves a consortium of leading Lithuanian universities, cybersecurity companies, and industry associations.

According to Dr. Rasa Brūzgienė, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Sciences at KTU, the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionized the landscape of cyber fraud. Traditional defense mechanisms, such as pattern-based detection, are no longer effective against AI-driven attacks that can generate contextually accurate messages, replicate institutional communication styles, and even clone voices.

Dr. Brūzgienė warns that modern attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with criminals using AI tools to create photorealistic face photos, deepfake videos, and document copies with edited metadata. These attacks can bypass both automated and human verification systems, making them nearly undetectable.

Combating AI-Driven Threats

To combat these threats, the KTU consortium is developing innovative solutions, including AI-driven defense systems for FinTech companies, threat-detection sensors for critical infrastructure, and hybrid threat management systems for public safety, education, and business environments. Additionally, researchers are working on AI models that can automatically detect coordinated bot and troll activity, as well as intelligent platforms for automated cyber threat intelligence and real-time analysis.

Lithuania’s Digital Ecosystem

Lithuania’s digital ecosystem, known for its advanced e-government architecture and centralized electronic identity (eID) systems, faces unique challenges in the face of AI-driven threats. However, the country has made significant progress in recent years, ranking 25th globally in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) and 33rd in the Government AI Readiness Index (2025).

Progress and Collaboration

The National Cyber Security Centre (NKSC) has integrated AI into threat monitoring, reducing ransomware incidents by fivefold between 2023 and 2024. Collaboration with NATO, ENISA, and EU partners has further enhanced Lithuania’s hybrid defense capabilities.

As AI continues to play a larger role in both cyber attacks and defenses, Lithuania’s proactive approach serves as a model for other countries seeking to bolster their cybersecurity defenses in the face of emerging threats.