“Keep going, bro. You've got this!” A data-driven look at how adversaries are weaponizing AI

2026-08-05

Adversaries are increasingly using AI for their malicious activities, using it for software development, scaling operations, and vulnerability research. The effectiveness of AI in these scenarios heavily depends on the user's expertise. While novice actors can create basic malicious tools, more advanced users are able to produce sophisticated outputs and automate complex processes.