GenAI in Cybersecurity: Insights Beyond the Verizon DBIR

The report challenges the DBIR's conclusion that generative AI has not materialized in cyber incidents by presenting SlashNext's anecdotal evidence of six GenAI-enabled attack patterns—AI-enhanced phishing, AI-assisted malware development, AI-generated scam sites, deepfakes for KYC bypass, AI-powered voice spoofing, and AI-enhanced OTP bots—and urges organizations to monitor AI threats, invest in AI-aware defenses, and update security processes to mitigate emerging risks.