Threat actors are giving AI agents a bigger role in cyberattacks

September 8, 2026 · 1:44 pm 1 sources

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• Threat actors are giving AI agents a bigger role in cyberattacks
  Help Net Security · September 8, 2026 13:44
  AI agents are automating parts of cyberattacks with less human involvement, including vulnerability scanning, credential harvesting, and troubleshooting, according to Google Threat Intelligence Group’s Q3 2026 AI Threat Tracker. (Source: Google) The report draws on Mandiant incident response…