"Our latest Global Threat Landscape Report reveals how malicious actors are beginning to leverage agentic AI to execute more sophisticated attacks. This shift in tactics underscores the urgency for defenders to enhance their capabilities with AI and automation."
"AI-enabled malicious tools such as WormGPT and FraudGPT allow attackers to create compelling phishing attacks and refine scams, significantly increasing the scale and effectiveness of cybercrime operations."
"HexStrike AI assists in automated reconnaissance and attack-path generation, while APEX AI offers APT-style attack simulation, demonstrating the advanced capabilities available to cybercriminals today."
Cybercrime has evolved into an industrialized business model since the 1990s, leveraging AI and automation for efficiency. FortiGuard's analysis of the threat landscape reveals that malicious actors are increasingly using advanced AI tools like WormGPT and FraudGPT to enhance their attacks. These tools enable cybercriminals to conduct phishing, generate malicious code, and perform social engineering at scale. Other AI tools assist in reconnaissance and attack simulations, highlighting the need for defenders to adopt similar technologies to combat these sophisticated threats effectively.
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