report

bàogào

报告

to show / to reveal

xiǎnshì

显示

，

hackers

hēikè

黑客

increasingly / more and more

yuèlái yuè duo

越来越多

to leverage / to make use of

jizhù

借助

AI (artificial intelligence)

AI

AI

to launch / to carry out

fādòng

发动

cyberattacks

wanglùo gongjí

网络攻击

。

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Mandiant Report Reveals Hackers Are Increasingly Using AI to Launch Cyberattacks

Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant released its 2026 threat report, finding that hackers are integrating AI into their attack workflows. The report also found that the time window between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation has significantly shortened.

A report released by Google-owned cybersecurity company Mandiant shows that hackers are increasingly leveraging AI to launch cyberattacks. The 2026 M-Trends report indicates that both state-sponsored and financially motivated attackers are integrating large language models into their attack chains.

The report reveals that 28.3% of known vulnerabilities are exploited within 24 hours of disclosure. Hackers are increasingly using AI to conduct highly targeted social engineering attacks, going beyond traditional mass phishing emails.

The report documented a supply chain breach case where hackers used AI tools on compromised devices to steal developer access tokens. Ransomware attackers have begun systematically destroying victims' backup and recovery infrastructure, forcing them to pay ransoms.

Mandiant emphasizes that although AI has become an accelerator for attacks, the majority of successful breaches still stem from human error and systemic vulnerabilities. The report highlights the importance of addressing fundamental security gaps and human factors in cybersecurity defense.

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