By Fox News
Publication Date: 2026-04-12 17:28:00
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Artificial intelligence promised to make life easier. Write emails faster. Build software quicker. Analyze huge datasets in seconds. Unfortunately, cybercriminals noticed those benefits too.
A new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals that attackers are now using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack. The technology helps them move faster, scale operations and lower the technical skill required to launch attacks. In simple terms, AI has become a powerful assistant for hackers.
Instead of replacing cybercriminals, it gives them tools that make their work easier.
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