ESET tracks rise in malicious AI skills and adaptable malware

BleepingComputer by Sponsored by ESET 31 July 2026, 17:01 EEST Security AI

Attackers are adapting established techniques to AI platforms, emerging technologies, and changing user behavior. ESET's new threat report examines the rise of malicious AI skills, AI-assisted malware, ClickFix attacks, record quishing activity, and ransomware tools designed to disable security software.

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