Agentic AI Could Be A Blessing And A Curse For Cybersecurity
ITPro, Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
A new report warns hackers using agentic AI systems could revolutionize the global threat landscape
Agentic AI systems will 'further revolutionize cyber criminal tactics,' according to new research from Malwarebytes.
In its 2025 State of Malware report, the security firm warned that businesses need to be prepared for AI-powered ransomware attacks. The firm specifically highlighted the threat posed by malicious AI agents that can reason, plan, and use tools autonomously.
The report claimed that up until this point, the impact of generative AI tools on cyber crime has been relatively limited. This is not because they cannot be used offensively, however. There have been notable examples of generative AI being used to generate phishing content and even produce exploits in limited cases.