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THE AI ARMS RACE: WHEN ATTACKERS LEVERAGE CUTTING-EDGE TECH
Vasily Dyagilev, Regional Director, Middle East, RCIS at Check Point Software Technologies, explains how AI is becoming a dangerous weapon in the hands of cybercriminals.
For too long, the narrative around AI in cybersecurity has focused on its defensive capabilities. While AI is revolutionising how organisations protect themselves – bringing unprecedented speed, accuracy and automation – it ' s crucial to acknowledge the other side of the coin. Cybercriminals are quickly embracing AI, using large language models( LLMs) and advanced Agentic AI to craft more potent and elusive attacks.
Consider the rise of malicious LLMs like WormGPT and the more recent Xanthorox AI. These aren ' t just theoretical threats; they ' re platforms designed for nefarious purposes. WormGPT, based on the GPT-J model, was marketed as a‘ blackhat’ alternative, offering features tailored for malicious activities and reportedly trained on malware-related data.
While its creators have ceased operations, the genie is out of the bottle. We ' re seeing a trend of offensive
Cybercriminals are quickly embracing AI, using large language models( LLMs) and advanced Agentic AI to craft more potent and elusive attacks.
AI tools, including BurpGPT, PentestGPT, FraudGPT and PassGPT, with plans for even more sophisticated models like‘ Evil-GPT-Web3’.
Xanthorox AI, emerging in Q1 2025, represents a significant leap. Unlike previous iterations, it ' s an autonomous, modular system built from scratch, operating entirely offline for enhanced anonymity and resilience. Its five specialised AI models – Xanthorox Coder, V4 Model, Xanthorox Vision, Xanthorox Reasoner Advanced and the Fifth Coordination Module
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