AI is becoming part of everyday criminal workflows

Key Points:

• AI tools are increasingly being integrated into criminal workflows, with underground forums discussing their use for drafting phishing emails, automating social engineering, and developing malware.
• The impact includes a rise in sophisticated scams and automated fraud operations, particularly in phishing and vishing campaigns, which may overwhelm current detection capabilities.
• Recommended actions include monitoring underground forums for AI-related discussions and tracking the emergence of AI-powered criminal products to anticipate shifts in cybercrime tactics.

Technical Details: The study analyzed conversations from January to July 2025 across various cybercrime forums, revealing the use of mainstream AI services like ChatGPT and specialized tools like WormGPT for malicious purposes.

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques:

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IOCs Mentioned:

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