Summary
Cybersecurity experts are debating how quickly AI tools are transforming hacking tactics. Some experts believe hackers lack the resources to fully use AI, giving defenders time. Others think hackers are already using AI models to find and exploit vulnerabilities.
Key Facts
- The cybersecurity industry is split on how AI is changing hacking.
- Some experts say hackers don't have enough resources to use AI effectively.
- Others believe hackers are already using AI to scan for weaknesses and write harmful software.
- Closed meetings at Black Hat and DEF CON discussed this divide.
- AI models aren't great at human-like decision-making yet.
- Some predict hackers will use a target's own AI systems against them.
- Cybersecurity companies are developing AI tools to detect and counter threats.
- Despite advancements, current models can identify only a limited number of malicious files.
