Evidence Points to Cybercriminals Stepping Up Their AI Game
CSO Online, Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Cisco Talos and CrowdStrike research shows AI is now embedded in daily cybercriminal operations.
Research from Cisco Talos and CrowdStrike documents how threat actors are weaponizing AI to develop malicious code, build fraud infrastructure, and accelerate vulnerability research. Attackers bypass AI guardrails using basic social engineering tactics, and sophisticated groups use AI as a development assistant and system administration tool.
Supply chain attacks increasingly target AI infrastructure, with 87% of identified threats involvingmalicious npm packages.
The window between vulnerability disclosure and active exploitation continues shrinking, with 88% of observed exploitations occurring within 48 hours of a public proof-of-concept release.