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AI tools lower cost of hacking to $25 per target

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

New AI tools are making it significantly cheaper and easier for hackers to breach computer systems. These tools can reportedly break into targeted systems for as little as $25 per target. This development raises concerns about the increasing accessibility of sophisticated cyberattack capabilities. AI

IMPACT Increases the accessibility and affordability of cyberattack tools, potentially leading to a rise in system breaches.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the availability and impact of AI tools for hacking, which falls under the category of AI-adjacent tools and their implications.

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AI tools lower cost of hacking to $25 per target

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # AI tools make it cheap to break into systems: https://www. computerworld.com/article/4226 868/ai-tools-help-hacker-break-in-for-25-per-target-2.html # Artific

    # AI tools make it cheap to break into systems: https://www. computerworld.com/article/4226 868/ai-tools-help-hacker-break-in-for-25-per-target-2.html # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS computerworld.com/…/ai-tools-help-hacker-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · DrMikeWatts ·

    # AI tools make it cheap to break into systems: https://www. computerworld.com/article/4226 868/ai-tools-help-hacker-break-in-for-25-per-target-2.html # Artific

    # AI tools make it cheap to break into systems: https://www. computerworld.com/article/4226 868/ai-tools-help-hacker-break-in-for-25-per-target-2.html # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS computerworld.com/…/ai-tools-help-hacker-…

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