artificial intelligence ↔ malware

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly utilized by cybercriminals to develop, automate, and enhance the effectiveness of malware, as evidenced by its role in creating adaptive and evasive threats [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Additionally, AI systems themselves are identified as potential targets for malware attacks [5].

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Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders itprotoday.com ITPro Today 5 facts

claimJohn Bennett, CEO of Dashlane, claims that cybercriminals are leveraging AI to create highly personalized and harder-to-detect malware and phishing schemes.

claimAI agents are susceptible to both malware and identity-based attacks simultaneously.

claimFuture AI-driven malware is anticipated to be capable of learning and adapting in real-time during an attack.

claimAI-powered attack techniques, including autonomous malware, social engineering, data exfiltration, and credential stuffing, are becoming significantly harder to detect than traditional threats.

claimBad actors are increasingly using AI to create more convincing phishing emails, automate the discovery of vulnerabilities, and develop malware that evades detection by traditional security tools.