ReliaQuest report identifies six ways AI is used in cyber attacks (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• AI lowers entry barriers for cybercriminals and speeds up attacks.
• Six key use cases: phishing, malware, social engineering, identity fabrication, initial access, AI lures.
• Security teams need strong fundamentals, defense-in-depth, and automation.

"A new ReliaQuest study reveals that AI is making cyber attacks cheaper, faster, more customizable, and harder to detect. The technology is now deeply integrated into attack workflows and used as a lure. The report outlines six key use cases, including industrial-scale phishing, faster malware generation, and AI-branded tools as bait."