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Emergence of AI-Driven Cybercrime and Vibe Hacking

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In 2026, hackers are increasingly adopting AI to lower the barrier to entry for cybercrime. The concept of 'vibe hacking' has emerged, where hackers rely on AI to guide their actions without deep technical knowledge. AI is being marketed as a tool to make cybercrime accessible to novices, with various AI-powered tools like FraudGPT and PhishGPT being advertised in underground forums. This shift is not about new types of crimes but about making existing crimes feel easier and more accessible. The underground market is seeing a rise in AI jailbreaking techniques to bypass content restrictions, and AI is being used to make phishing emails more convincing, expanding the pool of potential victims. This trend is concerning as it normalizes reckless behavior and reduces human oversight in cybercrime activities.

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  1. 07.01.2026 17:00 1 articles · 23h ago

    AI-Driven Cybercrime and Vibe Hacking Emerges in 2026

    In 2026, hackers are increasingly adopting AI to lower the barrier to entry for cybercrime. The concept of 'vibe hacking' has emerged, where hackers rely on AI to guide their actions without deep technical knowledge. AI is being marketed as a tool to make cybercrime accessible to novices, with various AI-powered tools like FraudGPT and PhishGPT being advertised in underground forums. This shift is not about new types of crimes but about making existing crimes feel easier and more accessible. The underground market is seeing a rise in AI jailbreaking techniques to bypass content restrictions, and AI is being used to make phishing emails more convincing, expanding the pool of potential victims. This trend is concerning as it normalizes reckless behavior and reduces human oversight in cybercrime activities.

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