AI Becomes a Key Tool for Both Cyberattacks and Defense
Reports on August 4 detailed how hackers use AI to scale attacks, while security firms deploy AI agents to find software vulnerabilities.
Olivia Sharp
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New reports highlighted AI's dual role in cybersecurity, with threat actors using it to automate attacks and companies like Google deploying AI agents to proactively find vulnerabilities.
AI Becomes a Key Tool for Both Cyberattacks and Defense
The dual-use nature of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity was evident on August 4, 2025. New reports reveal that AI is now a powerful weapon for both malicious actors and defenders, escalating the digital arms race.
AI as an Offensive Weapon
- CrowdStrike Report: Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike detailed how threat actors are leveraging AI to automate and customize attacks.
- Capabilities: AI enables hackers to conduct reconnaissance, generate highly convincing phishing messages, and enhance their attack tools.
- Notable Example: The North Korea-linked group "Famous Chollima" used AI to maintain an …
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