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Hackers Use AI for Exploit Development, Attack Automation

Cyber adversaries have long used AI, but now attackers are using large language models to develop exploits and orchestrate complex attacks.

Threat actors are abusing AI tools in increasingly sophisticated ways, including exploit development and attack orchestration.

Google today published new research tracking how adversaries leverage AI in their cyber operations. Since large language model (LLM) tools became widely available, threat actors have leveraged the technology in a wide range of ways, such as crafting phishing lures, coding malware, and conducting reconnaissance. They are also using AI, as Google detailed, for vulnerability research and exploit development. More here

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