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Attackers Optimize Traditional TTPs with AI in 2025

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In 2025, attackers continued to leverage traditional techniques such as supply chain attacks and phishing, but with increased efficiency and scale due to AI advancements. The Shai Hulud NPM campaign demonstrated how a single compromised package can affect thousands of downstream projects. AI has lowered the barrier to entry for cybercriminals, enabling lean teams or even individuals to execute sophisticated attacks. Phishing remains effective, with one click potentially compromising large-scale systems. Malicious Chrome extensions bypassing official stores highlight the ongoing challenge of automated reviews and human moderators keeping pace with attacker sophistication.

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  1. 13.01.2026 13:55 1 articles · 23h ago

    Attackers Optimize Traditional TTPs with AI in 2025

    In 2025, attackers continued to leverage traditional techniques such as supply chain attacks and phishing, but with increased efficiency and scale due to AI advancements. The Shai Hulud NPM campaign demonstrated how a single compromised package can affect thousands of downstream projects. AI has lowered the barrier to entry for cybercriminals, enabling lean teams or individuals to execute sophisticated attacks. Phishing remains effective, with one click potentially compromising large-scale systems. Malicious Chrome extensions bypassing official stores highlight the ongoing challenge of automated reviews and human moderators keeping pace with attacker sophistication.

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