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Between Two Nerds: The AI crime machine

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Between Two Nerds: The AI crime machine

Security researchers Tom Uren and The Grugq discuss the emergence of fully automated large language model (LLM)-driven hacking campaigns deployed by both criminal actors and state-sponsored groups. The episode explores how artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in attacks, particularly through autonomous AI agents, enables faster exploitation with lower operational friction. A move-fast approach using AI tools has proven profitable for attackers targeting online retailers and government agencies.

Why it matters: Security teams and enterprise defenders must understand how autonomous AI hacking tools amplify attacker speed and scale, especially across retail and government sectors where hundreds of organizations face LLM-powered intrusions.

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