How AI is reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape

This report surveys how AI and LLMs are being weaponized by cybercriminals, detailing misuse scenarios such as voice cloning for social engineering, automated phishing, deepfakes, WormGPT-enabled generation of illicit content and code, and AI-amplified distribution of cracked software that installs infostealers. It emphasizes the increasing sophistication and automation of attacks, the privacy and safety gaps in unrestricted tools, and advocates a balanced defense strategy combining human oversight, continuous monitoring, and responsible AI governance.