Link: Criminals, good guys and foreign spies: Hackers everywhere are using AI now

Russian hackers have used AI-driven phishing emails targeting Ukrainians, marking a significant adaptation in cyber-attacks. Attached to the emails, an AI program would stealthily search and forward sensitive files to Moscow if activated.

Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are being leveraged by hackers to process instructions and analyze data more efficiently. Although not making novices experts overnight, this technology enhances the capabilities of seasoned hackers.

Cybersecurity dynamics are evolving as both offensive and defensive operators utilize AI. Google and other cyber-defense teams are employing AI to detect and fix software vulnerabilities quicker than ever.

New AI tools in hacking are showing prominence on global platforms; for an instance, the AI hacking tool Xbow topped the HackerOne U.S. leaderboard. Such developments highlight AI's growing influence in cybersecurity tactics.

According to the White House's Alexei Bulazel, AI is currently more beneficial for defense, helping to uncover vulnerabilities inexpensively. However, the continuous advancement of AI might soon disrupt this balance, especially with the introduction of freely available AI hacking tools.

CrowdStrike's Adam Meyers suggests that the next generation of AI tools capable of autonomous actions represents a future cybersecurity risk. These "agentic AI" could potentially become new insider threats if not properly managed. #

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