AI Is Both Target and Tool for Threat Actors
Source: Recorded Future
At a glance
Summary Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks are accelerating, with AI as both a target and a force multiplier. Of the 103 AI-enabled incidents analyzed for this report, most involve AI accelerating familiar attack types (supply-chain compromise, phishing, extortion) and making them more convincing. The use of AI is evident throughout the attack lifecycle, though full automation remains rare. Note: The period of analysis for this report is between July 31, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Developer tools are a prime target. Because AI coding assistants and proxy packages often have privileged …