Agentic AI: The Weapon That No Longer Needs a Warrior

This contributed article discusses the rise of agentic/offensive AI that can autonomously carry out cyber attacks—automating reconnaissance, social engineering, exploit selection, and malware modification—arguing that these tools lower the bar for attackers and accelerate skilled adversaries while eroding traditional detection signals; it emphasizes the enduring need for human judgment and advocates hands-on defensive/offensive training (SANS SEC535) to understand and mitigate these risks.