Threat Actors Weaponize AI Hype to Deliver AsyncRAT
Fortinet, Thursday, June 11th, 2026
FortiGuard Labs finds threat actors exploiting AI hype to deliver AsyncRAT malware.
Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs details how threat actors weaponize public interest in AI to distribute AsyncRAT. Attackers lure victims with AI-themed bait that delivers the remote access trojan. The research highlights security risks emerging from AI hype and adoption. It includes indicators and guidance to detect and block the campaign.