Threat actors now use AI to craft emotionally charged extortion messages, tailor tactics to exploit behavioural weaknesses, and adapt strategies in real time. This isn’t just automation, it’s AI-driven orchestration.
A recent case involving Claude AI shows what’s at stake. Cyber criminals weaponised Claude to run multi-stage attacks across 17+ organisations, from reconnaissance to psychological extortion. Ransom demands hit $500,000, with stolen data including medical records and government credentials. AI didn’t just assist, it dictated the attack strategy.
The barrier to entry for cybercrime has dropped dramatically. Even low-skilled adversaries can now launch sophisticated campaigns at scale. For organisations, this means traditional defences aren’t enough.
To stay ahead, businesses must evolve: monitor AI-assisted behaviours, strengthen insider threat detection, and invest in AI-aware security strategies. The fight against vibe hacking starts now.
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