← Back to feed
Threat Actors & CampaignsEmerging1 sourceAug 18, 2026 · 04:30via Help Net Security

Attackers turn to AI for help identifying files worth stealing

Brief

AI tools are being used by cyber attackers to write malicious code, build tools that harvest credentials, search compromised networks, identify valuable business information, manage technical infrastructure and generate commands during intrusions. Gambit Security researchers examined three unrelated threat actors that show how AI can support different stages of a cyberattack.

Across the cases, attackers used AI to create scripts and exploitation tools, identify high-value business information, perform IT and DevOps tasks, and generate and … More →

The post Attackers turn to AI for help identifying files worth stealing appeared first on Help Net Security .

Read more on Help Net Security