{"id":14192,"date":"2026-04-17T16:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=14192"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:16:55","slug":"how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"How Generative AI is Changing Cyber Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to AI taking over, the majority of cyber attacks were the result of human authorship. However, with the rise of machine-assisted creation, machines can now generate an increasing number of cyber-related events.<\/span> AI in cybersecurity<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rapidly transforming both digital defense and cybercrime, as AI technologies used in defending or attacking systems through generative text are changing the cybersecurity landscape and accelerating the speed at which cybercriminals can launch attacks. A report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology <\/span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/cyberframework\">NIST<\/a>)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggests that AI-powered cyber threats will increase significantly as criminals adopt automated processes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#The_Rise_of_Generative_AI_in_Cybersecurity\" >The Rise of Generative AI in Cybersecurity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#The_Evolving_Cyber_Threat_Landscape\" >The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#The_Role_of_AI_in_Cybersecurity_Defense\" >The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Defense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#Agentic_AI_in_Cybersecurity_The_Next_Phase\" >Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: The Next Phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#How_Organizations_Can_Reduce_Cyber_Risk\" >How Organizations Can Reduce Cyber Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-generative-ai-is-changing-cyber-attacks\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rise_of_Generative_AI_in_Cybersecurity\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Rise of Generative AI in Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of creating content such as text, images, voice, and code. While these technologies bring enormous productivity benefits, they also introduce new security challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging <\/span>generative AI in cybersecurity <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Faster writing of malware code<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Highly personalized phishing emails<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Automate the reconnaissance of targets<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Create deepfakes of people\u2019s voices or videos<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Launch scalable attacks using cybertools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">For instance, attackers can use the AI to create recordings in the sound of a CEO\u2019s voice to trick employees into transferring money or confidential information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As AI continues to evolve, organizations are also exploring how AI can improve email security and threat detection. 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color: #000000;\">With the rise of artificial intelligence being used to commit cybercrime, the cyber threat landscape is rapidly changing and becoming more complex than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Historically, cyber criminals required significant levels of skill and time (technical knowledge) to conduct attacks. However, generative AI has reduced this requirement; therefore, those with limited technical ability can now think like cybercriminals and launch sophisticated attacks using AI-based tools.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Some emerging threats include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Phishing Emails Made by AI<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">AI-based tools can produce email content that looks so authentic, it is hard to tell the difference between an email written by an executive or colleague and a phishing message trying to steal your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Automatically Generated Malware<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The use of generative AI by cybercriminals enables them to create new versions of malware extremely quickly, thereby evading traditional detection methods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Deepfakes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Deepfake technology is an AI-based technology that allows you to create realistic video and audio impersonations for a variety of purposes, including identity theft and phishing attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent industry reports highlight how AI-enabled scams and phishing attempts are increasing globally. For instance, a recent cybersecurity analysis shows that <\/span>data breaches and phishing attacks surged significantly in <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/data-breaches-phishing-attempts-and-ai-driven-scams-surge-at-the-end-of-q1-2025\/\">2025 due to AI-driven fraud tactics<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes to the cyber threat environment pose an enormous increase in <\/span>cyber risk <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for all organizations, particularly those relying on traditional security controls.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_AI_in_Cybersecurity_Defense\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Defense<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI is giving attackers the power they need to attack the networks, but it is also giving them more ability to defend themselves against these types of attacks as well. The <\/span>role of AI in cybersecurity<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support cyberdefense is rapidly becoming critical for identifying and combating emerging cyber threats.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Due to the ability to identify and detect emerging threats, security teams can utilize AI-enabled systems for the following functions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Identify unusual patterns within network activity<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Identify irregular types of behavior by users<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Determine when a cyberattack may occur<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Automate the process of responding to cyber events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Machine Learning (ML) algorithms enable analysis of millions of potential security incidents in a matter of seconds, whereas a cyber analyst cannot perform the analysis without the assistance of an intelligent system or machine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By integrating AI-enabled defensive systems, organizations can dramatically reduce the time spent responding to internet intrusions. For example, using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/topics\/cybersecurity-best-practices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI-enabled<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> threat detection systems, organizations may be able to detect an intrusion in a matter of minutes versus several days using a manual approach.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agentic_AI_in_Cybersecurity_The_Next_Phase\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: The Next Phase<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent trend in computer security involves the development of <\/span>agentic AI in cybersecurity<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Agentic AIs are computer systems that operate autonomously. In other words, they can operate without having to rely on or be supervised by humans at all times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Agentic AIs can be used for various purposes related to cybersecurity, including:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71e76c19de84d2a13027529c8c513c64\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Detecting and responding to cyber threats on an ongoing automated fashion&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9904d58730653b1330047dc625e3771\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Investigating suspicious behaviors such as account logins, file changes, and more, using logs collected and analysed by the AIs themselves&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f957494622c49a733943daaac63bcbaa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Automatically blocking any malicious access attempts in real-time&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2217454025fc9cb0c189c8bd74673a7e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Creating automated responses based on changing cyber threats and associated services&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There is concern about agentic AIs being used by cybercriminals to conduct autonomous cyberattacks that are able to learn and adapt as they are executed. Therefore, the dual-use of AI for both beneficial and non-beneficial purposes will necessitate further examination of cybersecurity governance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Organizations_Can_Reduce_Cyber_Risk\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How Organizations Can Reduce Cyber Risk<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise of AI technology has also created new <\/span>cyber risks<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so organizations need to take proactive measures with a robust cybersecurity system in place.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This can be accomplished by taking a few key actions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Utilizing AI Security<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Organizations can use AI-powered threat detection systems to detect anomalies and identify breaches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Employee Training<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Employee training is one of the most efficient ways to minimize cybersecurity threats, such as phishing emails that are generated by AI. Employees should be able to identify and report these emails.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Adopting Zero Trust Security<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Using a zero-trust model means that you are not automatically trusting any users or devices; this minimizes your chances of an internal breach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. 24\/7 Threat Monitoring<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security personnel need to continuously monitor their networks <\/span><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">to\u00a0stay aware of the ever-evolving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> threat landscape.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .threatcop-banner {\n    background-color: #02022e;\n    border: 2px solid #00bf63;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 12px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    max-width: 1100px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-text {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-button {\n    background-color: #00bf63;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    padding: 8px 20px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    transition: 0.2s ease;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-button:hover {\n    opacity: 0.9;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .threatcop-banner {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      text-align: center;\n      gap: 10px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"threatcop-banner\">\n  <div class=\"threatcop-banner-text\">\n    Discuss Your Organization\u2019s Human Risk Challenges\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/contact-us?utm_source=thrm_summerized_blog\" class=\"threatcop-banner-button\">\n    Book a Meeting\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">With the significant rise of artificial intelligence, the cybersecurity industry is currently undergoing substantial change. The use of AI can enhance the ability of cybersecurity professionals to defend against possible threats. However, it equally provides cybercriminals with the ability to conduct quicker, more effective, and more advanced attacks on the system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increasing use of generative AI and the continued development of <\/span>agentic AI in cybersecurity means that companies must remain vigilant against cyber threats. Companies that do not keep pace with evolving <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">threats will expose themselves to substantial cybersecurity risks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Through investments in artificial intelligence-based security solutions, improved employee education regarding cybersecurity issues and strong overall cybersecurity strategies, companies can proactively position themselves against AI-based threats.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-14196 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14196.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14196.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14196.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; 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